Berkeley’s diverse topography encompasses both flatlands and the hilly terrain of the Berkeley Hills. To enhance pedestrian connectivity in these elevated areas, urban planners designed an extensive network of over 130 public stairways and pathway. These passageways, provide convenient shortcuts between streets, facilitating access for strollers, joggers, and dog walkers. The Berkeley Path Wanderers Association, a dedicated group of volunteers, plays a pivotal role in maintaining and expanding these pathways. These pathsways not only offer practical routes but also invite exploration of Berkeley’s scenic hillside neighborhoods.

Like the Ashby Ave realignment, the Albany Bulb stands as a testament to innovative urban planning. It was originally landfill for construction debris like concrete blocks, corrugated sheet metal, old lumber and others. This landfill has been repurposed into a unique park that has become a haven for local artists and walkers. Visitors can explore walking trails adorned with eclectic sculptures and installations crafted from salvaged materials and driftwood. The Bulb offers a dog friendly beach, stunning vistas of the ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the bay dotted with sailboats and windsurfers.

The values embodied in Berkeley's parks long-term stewardship, historical awareness, and community design-are also evident in AshbyPlace. As a historically significant neighborhood shaped by civic vision, AshbyPlace aligns with the same principles that have guided Berkeley's most beloved public spaces.