Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

Don Castro Picnic Areas - Hayward

Fees

Parking: $5 weekends and holidays. $4 per trailer. Buses: $25/per bus.
Dogs: $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free

Beach Access Fees
Adults $3, Children and Seniors $2

Hours

Park Hours
8am-10pm
8am-8pm (in winter months)

Gate Hours
Nov. 1-Feb. 28: 8am-8pm
Mar. 1-Oct. 31: 8am-10pm

Swim Hours
Closed for the Season

Address

22400 Woodroe Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541

Phone

Reservations Department 
1-888-327-2757 option 2
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
1-888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4527

Venue Activities

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Picnicing
Picnicking

There are three (3) reservable sites at Don Castro Regional Recreation Area. Beer and wine are allowed with an additional permit. Alcohol is not allowed inside the swim area. Entrance to the swimming area is first come, first serve. A picnic reservation does not guarantee entrance to the swim area.

      Siesta (100 person capacity)

      Parking lot is approximately 300 yards away. Site is near fishing dock and lawn. ADA chemical toilet.

      Twilight (50 person capacity)

      Must walk across two parking lots to reach swim area. Site is adjacent to back parking lot and close to highway.

        Whispering Creek (75 person capacity)

        Site has view of lagoon/swim area.

        Visit the Picnic’s Frequently Asked Questions for information on fees, rules, making a reservation, and other important information when making a picnic reservation.

        Siesta (100 person capacity)

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        Siesta 1
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        Siesta 2
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        Siesta 3

        Twilight (50 person capacity)

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        Twilight 3
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        Twilight 5
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        Twilight 7

         

        Whispering Creek (75 person capacity)

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        Whispering Creek 1

         

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        Whispering Creek 2
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        Whispering Creek 3

        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.