Dunphy Park park
Dunphy Park
One of the main attractions of the park is the public art installation, "Sausalito Wooden Boats." This artwork features a collection of wooden boats that have been repurposed into benches and sculptures. The boats were donated by local boat owners and have been transformed into unique works of art.
Another point of interest at Dunphy Park is the playground area for children. The playground is equipped with various play structures, swings, and slides, making it a great place for families to have fun together.
The park also has a public dock that can be used for fishing, kayaking, and other water sports. Visitors can rent kayaks and paddleboards from local businesses and explore Richardson Bay.
Dunphy Park is open year-round and is a great place to visit at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit is during the summer months when the weather is warm and sunny. The park is a popular spot for outdoor concerts and events during the summer season.
In summary, Dunphy Park is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Sausalito, California. With its stunning views, unique art installations, playground, and water activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Dunphy Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Camp Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kirby Cove Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Site 10 - Pre Booking Required | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kayak Group Camp - Pre Booking Required | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ridge Sites | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Haypress Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Other parks
More parks →🎣 Fishing spots
- Lake Lagunitas
- Berkeley Yacht Harbor
- Lake Temescal
- San Pablo Reservoir
- Lafayette Reservoir
- City Of Benicia Fishing Pier
⚑ Points of interest
More POIs →Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Dunphy Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Dunphy Park
What can I do at Dunphy Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Dunphy Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Dunphy Park.