Recreation options include easy access to Lake Merritt (urban waterfront), Redwood Regional Park (20–30 minute drive for hiking and trails), and Point Isabel Regional Shoreline (20–30 minute drive for waterfront views and dog-friendly areas). Ability to work within assigned county territories including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Fremont, Castro Valley, Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City, and nearby communities.