There are four (4) reservable sites at Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area.
A Vehicle Access Permit can be purchased with your picnic reservation for vehicle access to certain picnic sites. Certain sites are designated Drop-off Only, where vehicles can drop off picnic supplies, but then must be removed from the site within 30 minutes.
18627 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 | (510) 544-3076 | Located in Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area, the swim complex, including bathhouse, vending machines and lifeguard service, is open during the warm weather season. It is ideal for families with small children, who will enjoy splashing in the shallows and playing on the white, sandy beach of the chlorinated swim lagoon. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty.
Swimming is Closed for renovation | 10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 | (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. 4555 | Located in Roberts Regional Recreation Area, the Roberts Pool complex features a 25 yard, heated swimming pool with a depth of from 3 feet to 8.5 feet (no diving board), vending machines and lawn 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
(510) 544-3085
Located in Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, the Castle Rock pool complex 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.
Located in the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, the Horseshoe Lakes (Niles Beach) swim complex includes a sandy beach, a bathhouse, vending machines, and lifeguard service, and is open year round.
Located in the Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Lake Temescal has an accessible Beach House adjacent to the swim area which offers changing rooms and showers. Swimming is allowed without lifeguards.
A charming lakeside venue with a large courtyard patio and waterfront views located in the Temescal Regional Recreation Area
Located in Tilden Regional Park, just over the hill from Berkeley, 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.