Remillard Park
Also used by the Cragmont Climbing Club, this park is located a few blocks from Cragmont and has several very enjoyable top ropes, including several harder 5.10+-5.11 routes on the overhanging Plaque Rock. The Park was donated to the community by Lillian Remillard Dandini Di Cesena in memory of her family in November of 1963. The fixed anchors for top roping consist of bolts and a belay pole. All fixed anchors are reached with short and easy scrambles.
The redish-brown rock found at Remillard Park is slightly different from that found at nearby Indian Rock and Cragmont. It is full of huecos (pockets in the rock) including several monodoights that are fairly sharp. That said, there are several fantastic beginner's climbs here on the main and higher rocks and this park is a favorite bay area crag.
Also enjoyable is a low bouldering traverse that starts at the left end of the main rock and heads right and up into the gully between the main wall and plaque rock. As always, have fun and be safe!
Directions: From the Marin Avenue Traffic circle, continue up Marin Avenue and turn right on Hilldale Avenue. Turn left on Poppy Lane. The rock will be on the right. Parking is available along the street.
Special Considerations: There are no bathrooms or water sources available at the rock. The closest available are downhill at Cragmont Park. There are no usage fees at this park. Usually in the shade, the area can remain wet for long periods of time. It helps to bring a square of carpet to clean off shoes before climbing and a tarp to set the rope on to keep your rope clean.
Main Face (Left) and Plaque Rock (Right)
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