Vision 2000
Benefiting The Public
Since World War II, military use has restricted public access to the shoreline of the Middle Harbor. As part of the Vision 2000 project, the public will regain access to this area and a new 30-acre shoreline park.

The park will have a mixture of new facilities -- an educational center, shoreline walkways, fishing piers, picnic areas, a sandy beach and the preservation of historic features. Once the terminus of the first transcontinental railroad, the Oakland Harbor has a rich and varied tradition that will be highlighted. Ecological and science education and all types of outdoor recreation will be available to the public in the new park.

The Middle Harbor Shoreline Park will consist of several different areas: