Redwood Canyon Golf Course (formerly Willow Park Golf Course) is an 18-hole public golf course located at 17007 Redwood Road in Castro Valley, California, in the East Bay region. Operated by Touchstone Golf/Kemper Sports, the course is celebrated as one of the Bay Area’s most enjoyable golf destinations. Nestled in the rolling hills of the East Bay within Anthony Chabot Regional Park, the course features the San Leandro Creek running through nearly every hole, creating a uniquely scenic and challenging experience surrounded by natural wildlife, sun-dappled fields, and mature forest.

Course Specifications

Basic Information:

• Holes: 18-hole championship course​

• Par: 71​

• Course Length: 6,201 yards (Blue), 5,798 yards (Blue alternate), 5,516 yards (White), 5,241 yards (Red)​

• Course Rating: 69.7 (Blue Men), 68 (Blue alternate), 66.6 (White Men), 71.8 (White Women), 70.3 (Red Women), 72.4 (Blue Women)​

• Slope Rating: 115 (Blue Men), 120 (Blue alternate), 118 (White Men), 124 (White Women), 120 (Red Women)​

• Type: Public daily fee​

• Greens: Blue Grass​

• Fairways: Blue Grass​

• Architect: Bob E. Baldock, Robert L. Baldock​

• Year Built: 1966 (formerly Willow Park, renamed Redwood Canyon)​

Pricing

Green Fees (Walking, effective January 1, 2025):

• Monday-Thursday: $33-44​

• Friday: $38-50​

• Weekend/Holiday: $46-59​

• Seniors (60+): $30 (Mon-Fri), $34 (Fri)​

• Twilight (12:00 PM): $25-32 (Mon-Thu), $27-35 (Fri/Weekend)​

• Super Twilight (2:00 PM): $20-26 (all days)​

• Juniors (17 & Under): $12 (after 2pm on weekends)​

• Youth on Course: $5 (walking only, after 2pm)​

• Lowest weekday walking price: $30 (Seniors), $33 (Public Mon-Thu)​

• Highest weekend walking price: $59 (Weekend/Holiday peak)

Driving Range Prices:

• Small Bucket (25 balls): $5​

• Medium Bucket (75 balls): $12​

• Large Bucket (100 balls): $16​

• Range Keys available: Small $50, Medium $75, Large $100​

• Price range: $5 – $16​

Facilities and Amenities

Driving Range:
Redwood Canyon features a unique water driving range where golfers hit balls into a lake/pond. Key features include:​

• Lighted for night use​

• Mats only (no grass hitting area)​

• Hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Fall DST, changes seasonally)​

• Closes at scheduled times for maintenance​

• May close during unscheduled hours if necessary – call to confirm availability​

• Some reviews note range occasionally closes randomly without notice​

• Covered: No (exposed to elements)​

Practice Facilities:

• Practice Putting Green: Yes – Available for practice​

• Chipping Green: Yes – Short-game area available​

• Practice Sand Bunker: Mentioned in facility descriptions​

Pro Shop:
Yes – Full-service pro shop with equipment, apparel, and golf supplies​

Golf Lessons:
Yes – Extensive instruction available through Redwood Canyon Golf Academy. Programs include:​

• PGA/LPGA certified professionals led by Eric Jones, PGA Class A (2014 Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year, 2016 Horton Smith Award recipient, Stanford graduate, former Stanford assistant coach, 2-time World Long Drive Champion)​

• Private coaching, tandem/semi-private sessions, group lessons​

• On-course instruction​

• Flightscope radar analysis (swing speed, swing path, face angle, smash factor)​

• V1 Sports Digital video swing analysis​

• Junior programs: Ducks (ages 6-9, new golfers), Falcons (ages 8-13, advanced beginners), Eagles (tournament players)​

• PGA Junior League​

• Summer camps (week-long in June/July/August)​

• Weekly Academy Sessions year-round