Redwood Canyon Golf Course
Castro Valley, California – 17007 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
About Redwood Canyon Golf Course
Redwood Canyon Golf Course opened in 1966 as Willow Park Golf Course, a design by the father-and-son team of Bob E. Baldock and Robert L. Baldock. The layout occupies the southern end of Redwood Canyon at Anthony Chabot Regional Park, a corridor logged of its old-growth redwoods in the 1880s. When the original operators' 50-year lease expired in late 2014, the East Bay Regional Park District renamed the course in 2015 and began planting redwoods across the 130-acre property; today KemperSports manages it as a Park District facility.
On the course
The par-71 card stretches 5,801 yards from the back tees, and the number undersells the discipline required. San Leandro Creek winds through the property and comes into play on nearly every hole, while most fairways sit pinched between a hillside on one side and the creek on the other, with little rough to catch a miss before real trouble. Small greens complete the argument for course management: this is a shotmaker's layout where placement off the tee matters far more than raw distance.
Who it suits
Walking is allowed, and reviewers note that an early-morning walking round is one of the course's quiet pleasures, with weekday pace often under four hours; packed weekend tee sheets can slow things considerably. Recent reviewers consistently single out the putting surfaces for their speed and conditioning. Green fees stay in everyday-public territory, which makes this a sensible pick for mid-to-high handicappers who value accuracy over length.
Practice facilities include a water driving range, a putting green for short-game work, and a fully stocked pro shop that handles re-gripping. Instruction runs through SVGOLF, whose staff includes LPGA Class A teaching professionals offering junior academies, beginner series, and private lessons, while the Meadows Bistro covers post-round burgers and a full bar. Pick Redwood Canyon if you want a tree-lined, creek-crossed round that rewards patience and thinking your way up the canyon.
Architect: Bob E. Baldock · Opened: 1966
Course Details
- 18 Holes
- Par 71
- 5,801 Yards
- Course Rating 69.2
- Slope 123
- Practice Facilities: Driving range · Practice green · Pro shop
- Tee Time Prices: $24 – $61
- Phone: (510) 537-8001
- Address: 17007 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Notable Facts About Redwood Canyon Golf Course
- Opened in 1966 and designed by Bob E. Baldock and Robert L. Baldock, laid out among the rolling hills of the East Bay.
- Formerly known as Willow Park Golf Course, it was renamed Redwood Canyon after the former operator's 50-year lease expired in November 2014, referencing the old-growth redwoods logged from the canyon in the 1800s.
- Located at 17007 Redwood Road in the top right corner of Anthony Chabot Regional Park, with San Leandro Creek coming into play on almost every hole.
Book Tee Times at Redwood Canyon Golf Course
Redwood Canyon Golf Course is an 18-hole par-71 public golf course in Castro Valley, California. Tee times currently range from $24 to $61. Compare live rates and book online through Golf The Bay.
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