2027 Sycamore Grove Parking Pass

Pre-Sale

Sat/Sun, Nov 28/29

9am-1pm

Wetmore Entrance | 1051 Wetmore Rd

Shop early this holiday season at the Parking Pass Pre-Sale 11/28 & 11/29! Add annual parking passes to your gift list and support the park all year long.

2027 Annual Parking Pass Fees

Resident $60 | Non-Resident $70 

Senior (60+) Resident $45 | Senior Non-Resident $55



• Passes valid through 12/31/2027. 
  
• The hang-tag style is usable across multiple vehicles and displayed on the dashboard or rear-view mirror.  
  
• 2027 Parking Passes will be available at Sycamore Grove Park and the Robert Livermore Community Center beginning 12/1.    

November Ranger Programs

Discover nature with LARPD Rangers, Naturalists, and Interpreters

at Sycamore Grove Park!

Brushy Peak Hikes

Sat, Nov 7, 9am-3pm (Summit)

Sun, Nov 29, 9am-1pm (Lowlands)

Experience Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, owned by LARPD and only open to the public by ranger-led tours. Hike to the summit or explore the lowlands. REGISTER

Fantastical Fairies + Craft

Sat, Nov 14, 12-2pm

Sycamore Grove | Ranger Station Picnic Area

Make a fairy house to take home and add some whimsy to your yard with Ranger Ginger! REGISTER

See our upcoming fall ranger programs:

November Holiday Activities at the Park

 Joaquin Murrieta:

The Man, the Myth, the Livermore Legend

by Ranger Gilbert Rodriguez

Joaquin Murrieta is said to have used Livermore's own Brushy Peak Regional Preserve as a hideout in the mid-to-late 1800s. Today, Murrieta's legacy and namesake are ever-present throughout Livermore and the Tri-Valley area. Have you ever wondered about the man whose infamy is such a large part of Livermore’s heritage? Ranger Gilbert recounts tales of Murrieta's adventures, myths, and mysteries that made him the Livermore legend he is today.

Guess Who?

by Ranger Rudy Montalvo

Sycamore Grove is home to so much wildlife. Ranger Rudy shares a game for all ages featuring some of these critters who reside in the park!

Valley Wilds Article Archives Webpage

Catch up on articles you may have missed or would love to read again!

Open Space Work Day

Help the rangers keep the park safe, enjoyable, and accessible for visitors and wildlife. Tasks vary each workday; details will be emailed the week of the event. Open to ages 13+.

Group Service Volunteers

Learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities or schedule a customized project for your group! Call the park ranger office (925) 960-2400 or contact volunteer@larpd.org.

Portraits in the Park

Professional photography sessions at Sycamore Grove Park require a daily photo permit. Permits help ensure photographers understand and follow park rules and cover costs associated with visitor, trail, and wildlife safety.

Advance purchase permits: $50/day includes two parking passes and authorized park access from 7:00 a.m. to sunset. 


• We accept online applications up to three business days before the requested date.  
  
• Once the application is processed, you'll receive a phone call from the ranger office to pay by credit card. 

Day-of permits: $100/day, available at ranger discretion. Call the ranger's cell phone at (925)409-6051 to purchase in person.

LARPD & Livermore Public Library November Programs

Open Space staff and Livermore librarians team up year-round to bring nature to the community! 


• Native Gardening for Families 
  Mon, Nov 9, 6-7 pm @ Rincon Library, Open Space Nature Interpreter Christine Cardosi will teach families how to plant their own Native Garden.

• Bird Talk & Walk
  Sat, Nov 21, 10-11am @ Civic Center Library, Open Space Interpreter Eric Whiteside will give a talk on local birds before heading outside to see which feathered friends visit the library.

Families created some amazing pumpkins with Ranger Rudy!

For more creative fun, register for Wood Ornament Making Sun, Dec,6, 12-2pm with Rudy and Ranger Vickie! REGISTER

Sycamore Science Camp, Sprouts and other 2026 youth programs at the park continue through November!

Pictured above, Interpreter Christine shows students how to look for plankton in mud from the creek.

The LARPD Recreation Guide for the 2027 winter & spring programs will be available at www.larpd.org/guide beginning November 23rd.

Meet the Wildlife of Livermore's Open Spaces

Aaron Pedretti caught this shot of two male rattlesnakes entangled in a "combat dance" recently at the park. If you'd like to share a photo or video from one of Livermore's open space parks, email it to: natureprograms@larpd.org

December Ranger Programs

Upcoming programs feature activities led by Park Rangers, Naturalists, and Interpreters at Sycamore Grove Park!

Wintertime Campfire

Sun, Dec 6, 5-6pm

Sycamore Grove | Ranger Station Picnic Area

Gather 'round a cozy campfire with Ranger Gilbert on a cool winter night and enjoy some s'mores and hot cocoa. Don't forget to bring a coat and a good story to share! REGISTER

The Great Yule Log Hunt

Sat, Dec 12, 2-4pm

Sycamore Grove | Ranger Station Picnic Area

Grab your silliest holiday hat! Ranger Eric will lead the 32nd annual hunt for the fabled Yule Log. Take part in games, merriment, tales of ancient Yule celebrations, warm wassail and, of course, an old-fashioned hunt for that elusive log. REGISTER

Moving with the Season

Sat, Dec 19, 1-2pm

Sycamore Grove | Ranger Station Picnic Area

Did you know almost all of our critters here in Northern California have their own special routines to survive cold, wet winters? Ranger Ian will offer a family-friendly, fun-filled afternoon learning about strategies our native critters use to set themselves up for success during the colder months. REGISTER

PRIME TIME

Adult & 50+ Programs, Pop-Up Trips, Socials, Classes and Events

DISTRICT NEWS

LARPD News, Events, and Updates

REC GAZETTE 

Recreation Programs, Camps, Classes and Special Events