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About Coyote Hills Regional Park
Coyote Hills Regional Park combines bay marshes, rolling hills, trails and Chochenyo Ohlone cultural interpretation on a 1,266-acre East Bay Regional Park District property.
The park shares EBRPD as a public parent with Ardenwood Historic Farm, but it is a separate local experience from the independent SPCRR nonprofit railroad operation.
Gate hours change by month, while the Visitor Center is generally Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Two official pages conflict on New Year's Day and Christmas Eve closures, so confirm holiday plans.
Published access inventory is specific: two disabled Visitor Center spaces, accessible restroom stalls, fountains, a chemical toilet and Dairy Glen campsite. Do not extend those details to every trail or the whole park.
What stands out
Explore bay-marsh scenery
Choose a current open trail and check capacity or closure notices before leaving Ardenwood.
Visit the cultural landscape
Use official interpretation and respect restricted dog areas.
Start at the Visitor Center
Use its separate hours and contact staff about a suitable route.
Plan around seasonal gates
Match the exact month to the published entrance hours.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in a The Railroad Museum at Ardenwood trip
Coyote Hills ranks first about 3,037 meters, or 1.9 road miles and roughly six minutes, from Ardenwood's main entrance. The Visitor Center is farther at about 2.8 road miles and roughly 12 minutes.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- Gate hoursJan-Feb 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mar 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Apr-Sep 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov 1-27 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov 28-Dec 31 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Visitor CenterWednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; official holiday pages conflict, so confirm.
- Parking$5 vehicle, $5 trailer and $25 bus; listed payment includes cash, cards and tap. Capacity closures can occur.
- AccessibilityUse only the published specific facilities; no whole-park or all-trails accessibility promise is made.
- DogsKeep dogs leashed and out of marshes, the Chochenyo Tuibun Ohlone Village Site and Nectar Garden.
- Shared parentCoyote Hills and Ardenwood are separate EBRPD parks; SPCRR is a separate nonprofit railroad operator.
Choose a national wildlife refuge
Add Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Use the Fremont Visitor Center and refuge rules for a separate bay-wetland stop.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
When are the park gates open?
Hours change by month from a 6 p.m. winter close to an 8 p.m. April-September close. Use the current month's published line.
When is the Visitor Center open?
Generally Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with a holiday conflict between official pages that should be confirmed.
How much is parking?
$5 per vehicle, $5 per trailer and $25 per bus under the current published schedule.
Is every trail accessible?
No blanket claim is published. The official brochure identifies specific parking, restroom, fountain, toilet and campsite features.
Are dogs allowed?
Leashed dogs are allowed in permitted areas but excluded from marshes, the village site and Nectar Garden.
Is it part of the railroad museum?
No. It shares EBRPD as a public parent with Ardenwood but is a separate park from SPCRR's nonprofit railroad operation.
Is the Visitor Center open on New Year's Day?
Official pages conflict: the main page says open, while the Visitor Center page says closed. Confirm directly.
Do the photos prove current trail access?
No. The works date from 2012, 2013 and 2022 and do not establish current surfaces, routes, barriers or accessibility.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-17. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.