Before visiting any swim facility, review:
Water Safety Tips
Parks Rules & Regulations - Swimming
Swimming Visitor Rules and Regulations (PDF)
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In case of Emergency/Incident in Progress, call 911 or (510) 881-1121 from a cell.
For Non-Emergencies, call (510) 881-1833, or submit a Park Watch Report online.
Accessibility
Beach wheelchairs are available at:
- Contra Loma in Antioch
- Crown Beach in Alameda
- Del Valle in Livermore
- Don Castro in Castro Valley
- Lake Anza at Tilden in Berkeley
- Lake Temescal in Oakland
- Quarry Lakes in Fremont
- Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton
Beach wheelchairs, intended to provide a means for wheelchair users to travel across the beach, are available for free on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are not intended to enter the water. To reserve a chair, call the park office prior to visiting. A staff member will bring the chair out to the beach. It takes approximately 15 minutes to prepare the chair. Staff will give a brief orientation of the chair's use and arrange a time for the chair to be returned.
The following swim facilities are accessible to swimmers with disabilities:
- Castle Rock in Walnut Creek
- Roberts Regional Recreation Area in Oakland
- Contra Loma in Antioch
Each facility has an accessible pool lift, restrooms, changing rooms, and drinking fountains. Visit Park page for more info about other accessible facilities.
If you are interested in Adaptive Swim Lessons, please call (510) 690-6625 for more information.
Swimming Facilities Map
This map shows locations of all Park District swim facilities.
Swimming and Water Safety Resources
Junior Lifeguard programs are also offered at several lakes. For information about swimming lessons, junior lifeguards, and other aquatic programs please visit the Lifeguard Services webpage, browse programs at EBParks.org/Register or call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).