Outdoor Science Park
Head Outdoors
Earthquakes, erosion, wind, and weather. Experience small-scale versions of the geologic forces that shape and reshape landmasses like those in the Bay Area, with the spectacular panoramic view of the entire bay as a dramatic backdrop.
Explore Forces That Shape the Bay:
- Ride earthquake simulators
- Set erosion in motion at our hands-on erosion tables
- Scope out the Bay with our powerful telescopes
- Control the water flow from the simulated Sierra Nevada
- See how the San Francisco Bay has developed in 10,000 years
- Look closer at all kinds of rock with our exhibit rock guide
- Explore our native plant collection
Daily facilitated activities, games, and demonstrations.
Forces That Shape the Bay was made possible with support from the National Science Foundation and a generous gift from the UC Berkeley Class of 1948.
