Local Mazes and Labyrinths
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Mazes have become part of popular culture, but why have they attracted the attention of so many for so long? You can think of a maze as a recreative puzzle—its many twists, turns, and dead ends keeping the participant on their toes. A labyrinth, by contrast, provides a restorative experience—there is one clear, engaging route that allows you to zone out and relax.
And here is the best part: research shows that children who play with and explore mazes and labyrinths develop creativity, problem solving, and motor skills—all while having fun and engaging in really meaningful play.
The Bay Area is lucky to have many wonderful mazes and labyrinths, and these are just waiting to be enjoyed.
Other local mazes and labyrinths:
Bernal Labyrinth, in the old quarry site on the southwest corner of Bernal Hill, San Francisco
Community Congregational Church, 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon, magnificent view of San Francisco
Duboce Park, San Francisco
Grace Cathedral, Nob Hill, has an indoor and outdoor labyrinth
Land's End Labyrinth, San Francisco
Lavender Labyrinth, Santa Rosa
California Pacific Medical Center Labyrinth, Pacific Heights
Church of the Nativity, San Rafael
Marina Labyrinth, Berkeley Marina
Mosaic Labyrinth, Kentfield
Oak Manor Labyrinth, Loma Alta Open Space Preserve, Fairfax
Scott Street Labyrinth, San Francisco
Shell Beach, Bodega
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Berkeley Hills, look for the Mazzariello labyrinth and a heart-shaped maze on Volcanic Trail
Tennessee Point Labyrinth, Sausalito
Theological Seminary, 105 Seminary Rd, San Anselmo, has two types of labyrinths
Windhover Labyrinth, Stanford
There are a wide variety of mazes and labyrinths to appeal to different ages that range from fairly simple to extremely difficult. Have fun seeking out ways to enjoy this really fun activity with your kids wherever and however you choose. It is equally fun for kids and grownups.
* Some of the places mentioned are in places of worship and healing. Please make sure to be respectful of others who are using the labyrinths and mazes for meditation, religious, solace or therapeutic purposes.
