Turn down Centennial . Go past the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Botanical Gardens. Shortly after the Botanical Gardens there will be a dirt parking lot on the left. Turn left at the stop onto Centennial. Dirt trail, steep in parts.
Parking is tight, no picnic area.
Cesar Chavez Park Go to University Avenue in Berkeley. Follow University west toward the water, following signs to the right which take you to Cesar Chavez Park. Park at or near the end of the road. Take the paved path off to your right. There is a mile and a half loop.