At the center of Piedmont both geographically and historically, Piedmont Park covers approximately 15 acres and contains a variety of recreational facilities. The east entrance to the park is at 711 Highland Avenue where large sloping lawns surround the city¹s Community Hall. A separate entrance to the park from Wildwood Avenue offers a scenic view of Witter Field at Piedmont High School and a panoramic vista of San Francisco Bay and Mt. Tamalpais.
This park‘s formal Exedra entryway with a distinctive blue ceramic vase is located at Highland and Magnolia Avenues in the center of town across the street from the Veteran’s Building. The Community Hall and Exedra Plaza area are both venues which can be rented for weddings and other events by contacting the Recreation Department. In addition, there is a traditional Japanese Tea House near the Community Center which can provide a quiet shady place to read or contemplate.
The Children’s Playground is designed around a majestic oak tree. The playground includes a climbing structure and sand area that are ideal for preschoolers. There are also several baby swings, a stepped seating area and benches. A drinking fountain and restroom complete this area.
There is a bowl-shaped lawn area near the Community Center which is great for a family picnic or a game of Frisbee. This is the site of community gatherings, such as, Movies in the Park, Harvest Festival, Fourth of July Band Concert, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, etc. To the south side near Guilford Road are two tennis courts.Behind the Community Hall is the entrance to gurgling Bushy Dell Creek and a meandering, though somewhat steep path and dog run. Once the site of a hotel and spa in the late 1800s, the creek is shaded by redwoods and features a network of paths leading down the hill. The atmosphere is that of a dense forest, though visitors are just a block or two from nearby homes and school. The main trail runs for about a third of a mile, ending at the Piedmont school district's sports complex.
In connection with the city’s Centennial Celebration, a history trail with nine markers commemorating key milestones has been created along with the re-creation of a rock grotto in the park, the site of mineral springs that once attracted visitors from across the Bay -- including such luminaries as Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) -- to come to the East Bay hills. The famous Piedmont Springs Hotel stood for many years at the site before being leveled by a fire in the 1940s
The cache will lead you to a unique tree. You will find out quickly once you get to GZ.Stealth is needed here! This is a beautiful and well manicured park so please respect it! After you find the cache be sure to enjoy this park! Happy caching!