Overview
Parking: Apply April through October. $5 per vehicle (when kiosk is attended); $4 per trailered vehicle. Buses: $25/per bus in the North lot only.
No vehicle access for Buses or trailered vehicles in the South Broadway Terrace parking lot.
Dogs: $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free.
Park Curfew
10pm - 5am
Gate Hours
8am - 10pm
Open between 5am and 10pm unless otherwise posted or permitted
6500 Broadway
Oakland, CA, US 94648
Reservations Department
1-888-327-2757 option 2
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
1-888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4561
Venue Activities
There are five (5) reservable sites at Temescal Regional Recreation Area. Beer and wine are allowed without a permit.
Big Rock (50 person capacity)
There is no shade at this site. This site is near the south parking lot, but still a 200 yard walk away. Flush toilets are 100 yards away. This site has a view of the lake.
Landvale (75 person capacity)
There is no shade at this site. This site is near the north parking lot, but still a 50 yard walk away. Vault toilets are 100 yards away. This site is a wheelchair accessible site. ADA accessible picnic table(s). The freeway can be seen and heard at this site.
North Temescal (150 person capacity)
This site is near the north parking lot. Vault toilets nearby and are ADA accessible. This site is a wheelchair accessible site. ADA accessible picnic table(s). There is a view of the lake. The site is close to the “tot lot” and the fishing dock.
Parkview (75 person capacity)
This site is accessed by a short walk uphill. This site is near the south parking lot, but still a 150 yard walk away. Flush toilets are 75 yards away.
Streamside (75 person capacity)
This site is near the south parking lot, but still a 200 yard walk away. Flush toilets are 100 yards away. There is a lawn and stream adjacent to the site. This site has shade.
Visit the Picnic’s Frequently Asked Questions for information on fees, rules, making a reservation, and other important information when making a picnic reservation.
- Temescal Regional Recreation Area: Specific information
- Temescal Regional Recreation Area: Park map
North Temescal (150 person capacity)
Streamside (75 person capacity)
Contact Reservations
Reservations & drop-in info for upcoming activities, classes, programs & events and
indoor facilities & picnic sites availability info can be accessed online, 24 hours a day.
For questions and Indoor Facilities/Picnic Reservations,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Closed weekends and holidays.