Alameda County

Albany Hill is located on the northwestern corner of the City of Albany, rising above Interstate 80, and adjacent to the Cities of Richmond and El Cerrito. It rises 338 feet above sea level and is a striking landmark in the East Bay, clearly observable from miles away. Albany Hill includes many native California grasses and wildflowers, oak woodlands, and stands of eucalyptus that serve as roosting sites for Monarch butterflies. The hill is bordered by two year-round creeks, Cerrito and Middle, characteristic riparian flora and fauna including a willow marsh. In addition, Native American archeological sites have been identified on Albany Hill. As infill development occurs nearby, Albany Hill represents a key opportunity for preserving passive open space for use by residents throughout the region while protecting a diversity of riparian and upland habitats.

For more information about this area, please contact:

Jeff Bond
City of Albany
Planning and Building Manager
jbond@albanyca.org
510-528-5769
http://www.albanyca.org/

Susan Schwartz
Friends of Five Creeks
f5creeks@aol.com
(510) 848-9358
http://www.fivecreeks.org/