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Once a swim facility capacity is reached, there will be no new entries allowed for the remainder of the day (or at the discretion of the Park Supervisor), for the safety of the public. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit.
Water Safety
June 18, 2019: Press Release - Urgent Warnings to Park Users About Water Safety. More information: Water Safety
Water Quality Notice
Information concerning cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and other water-quality issues.
Swimming Lessons
For more information about swimming lessons, junior lifeguards and other aquatic programs please visit the East Bay Lifeguards website.
PLEASE NOTE: All lifeguard service operates depending on weather, water level, water quality, staffing availability and visitation. When lifeguards are not on duty, swimming is permitted only in a designated area, and at a swimmer's own risk. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult. No alcoholic beverages, dogs, glass containers, fishing, or barbecues in the swim facility. Incontinent individuals are prohibited from water contact activities in non-chlorinated swimming areas. (Ordinance 38). This applies to the swimming areas of Del Valle, Crown Beach, Miller/Knox, Temescal, Quarry Lakes, Shadow Cliffs, and Tilden. Lifeguards initiate a 15 minute swim break at 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm each day. Children 15 years and younger must completely exit the water during this time. This is a good time for children to rest, re-warm and use the restroom. Groups should review the Group Swim Procedures page before planning a visit. Swim Facilities Map.
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The Castle Rock pool complex at Diablo Foothills, features a 30 feet by 70 feet chlorinated swimming pool and deck areas. In addition, the complex is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the bathhouse and an accessible lift into the pool. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty. |
1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Pool Access Fees No Parking Fee
Fees and requirements: Payment by cash (no bills over $20) or check (in the exact amount due) ONLY. No credit cards accepted for payment. |
Lifeguards are on duty: Weekends and Holidays Only Thursday and Friday:
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The lake's chlorinated swim lagoon has a sandy beach with restrooms, a concession stand, and an accessible lift into the swim lagoon. A beach wheelchair is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Park Accessibility on Contra Loma’s park page for more information. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty. Food concessionaire has the same hours as swim hours |
1200 Frederickson Lane, Antioch, CA 94509
Notice Due to the popularity of swimming at Contra Loma, the swim facility reaches capacity very early on weekends and Holidays. Once the swim facility capacity is reached, there will be no new entries allowed for the remainder of the day. Please take this into consideration when you are planning your visit.
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Beach Access Fees $5 Parking Fee
Lifeguard Rental
Fees and requirements: Payment by cash (no bills over $20), check (in the exact amount due), Visa or MasterCard. |
Lifeguards are on duty: Weekends & Holidays: Mon - Fri: Lifeguard Hours:
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach Water Quality Conditions [PDF] The water is warm and shallow at Crown Beach. At the west end of the beach is a bathhouse with changing rooms. Swimming is permitted during park hours year round. No lifeguards are on duty. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. See Park Accessibility on Crown Memorial State Beach page for more information.
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Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA
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No Beach Access Fees. $5 Parking Fee (Memorial to Labor Day) |
NO lifeguards are provided; swim at your own risk. |
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Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area |
18627 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Notice Due to the popularity of swimming at Cull Canyon, the swim facility reaches capacity very early on weekends and Holidays. Once the swim facility capacity is reached, there will be no new entries allowed for the remainder of the day. Please take this into consideration when you are planning your visit.
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Beach Access Fees No Parking Fee
Lifeguard Rental
Fees and requirements: Payment by cash (no bills over $20), check (in the exact amount due), Visa or Mastercard. |
Lifeguards are on duty: Weekends & Holidays: Mon - Fri:
Lifeguard Hours: |
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Water Quality Conditions [PDF] Del Valle offers two swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. Year-round swimming is allowed without lifeguards.
Swimming is allowed year round without lifeguard service north of the boat ramp. |
7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550
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Lifeguard Rental (2 hour minimum) Fees and requirements: Group Swim Procedures
Payment by cash (no bills over 20), Visa or MasterCard. $6 Parking Fee |
NOTE: Keep dogs away from the water. Lifeguards are on duty: East & West Beach Mon - Fri:
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Swimming in the chlorinated swim lagoon is a main attraction from the end of May through September. There is a bathhouse with shower, vending machines, a sandy beach and large lawn areas. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. See Park Accessibility on Don Castro park page for more information.  |
22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
Notice Due to the popularity of swimming at Don Castro, the swim facility reaches capacity very early on weekends and Holidays. Once the swim facility capacity is reached, there will be no new entries allowed for the remainder of the day. Please take this into consideration when you are planning your visit.
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Beach Access Fees $5 Parking Fee
Lifeguard Rental Payment by cash (no bills over $20), Visa or mastercard |
Lifeguards are on duty:
Weekends & Holidays: Mon - Fri:
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Little Hills Picnic Ranch |
18013 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583
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The swimming pool is available by reservation only.
Please visit The Ranch at Little Hills website Call: (925) 462-1400 for sales information. |
Two lifeguards are provided when the pool is in use. |
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Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Water Quality Conditions [PDF] Keller Beach is at the north end of Miller/Knox. There, visitors can wade and swim in San Francisco Bay. No lifeguards are on duty. Picnic tables and restrooms are nearby.
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900 Dornan Drive, Richmond, CA 94801
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No Beach Access Fees. | NO lifeguards are provided; swim at your own risk. |
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Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area Water Quality Conditions [PDF] The Horseshoe Lake's (Niles Beach) swim complex, including the sandy beach, a bathhouse, vending machines and lifeguard service, is open year round. When lifeguards are not on duty, swimming at your own risk is allowed within the roped-off swim area only. (See the Lifeguard Service Schedule to the right). A beach wheelchair is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. See Park Accessibility on Quarry Lakes park page for more information.
Gated Swim Facility Closes: 6 p.m. |
2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536 (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. 4552
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Beach Access Fees $5 Parking Fee
Lifeguard Rental Payment by cash (no bills over $20), |
Water Quality Notice: Until further notice, the Swim Beach is s CLOSED
Lifeguards are on duty:
Weekends & Holidays: Mon - Fri:
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10570 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
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Pool Access Fees $5 Parking Fee
Fees and requirements: Payment by cash (no bills over $20) or check (in the exact amount due) Visa or MasterCard. |
Lifeguards are on duty: Mon - Thu: Fri:
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Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area Water Quality Conditions [PDF] The swimming beach has a bathhouse open year-round. Lifeguards are on duty on the dates and times listed. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. See Park Accessibility on Shadow Cliffs park page for more information.
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2500 Stanley Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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Lifeguard Rental
Fees and requirements: Payment by cash (no bills over $20), Visa or MasterCard. $6 Parking Fee |
Lifeguards are on duty: Mon - Fri:
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Temescal Regional Recreation Area Water Quality Conditions [PDF] Lake Temescal has an accessible Beach House adjacent to the swim area which offers changing rooms and showers. Swimming is allowed without lifeguards. Swimming is generally prohibited November through March, because of poor water quality. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.See Park Accessibility on Temescal park page for more information.
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6502 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA 94618
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Beach Access Fees $5 Parking Fee
Lifeguard Rental Payment by cash (no bills over $20) or check (in the exact amount due) ONLY. No credit cards accepted for payment. |
Lifeguards are on duty: Mon - Fri:
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Water Quality Conditions [PDF] Just over the hill from Berkeley, Tilden Park's Lake Anza is a favorite getaway. Its sandy beach is open to the sun and sheltered from the wind, with lifeguards posted during the swim season (See the Lifeguard Service Schedule to the right). During the swim season when lifeguards are not on duty, swimming at your own risk is allowed within the roped-off area only. Swimming is prohibited from November through the beginning of swim season (See the Lifeguard Service Schedule to the right).
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Lake Anza Road off of Central Park Drive Berkeley, CA 94708 (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. 4562
Dogs are NOT allowed in the swim facility.
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Beach Access Fees Note: fees collected in cash, checks, VISA, or Mastercard.
Notice: On days when lifeguards are on duty, Lake Anza swim complex is closed from 9am-11am for maintenance and training purposes. Patrons who enter earlier than 9am must leave during this period and re-enter after 11am.
Lifeguard Rental Payment by cash (no bills over $20), Visa or MasterCard. |
Lifeguards are on duty: Mon - Fri:
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