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There are plenty of swimming opportunities for you in the East Bay Regional Park District, with seven open-water beaches at lakes, three chlorinated lagoons, a pool, and two bay shoreline beaches. To find out information on fees and lifeguard service schedule, visit the Swim Facilities page.
Beach wheelchairs are available at Don Castro in Castro Valley, Quarry Lakes in Fremont, Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton, Lake Temescal in Oakland and Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda. To arrange for use of a chair, call the park office prior to visiting. Lake Temescal has an accessible beachhouse adjacent to the swim area which offers changing rooms and showers. The outdoor pool at Roberts Regional Recreation Area in the Oakland hills is heated and is disabled accessible.
In general, swim season is from April through October, but check individual parks for specific opening and closing dates. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the lakes, lagoons, and pool, weather permitting. No lifeguard service is provided at bay beaches.
Swimming at your own risk is allowed in designated areas and when lifeguards are off-duty at some parks. These include Del Valle, Shadow Cliffs, Lake Anza, Quarry Lakes, and Lake Temescal. Swim lessons for children are offered at Contra Loma and Roberts Pool. A Junior Lifeguard program is also offered at several lakes. For information, browse our aquatic programs at WebReg or call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).
Swimmers must follow all posted regulations. Alcohol, glass containers, fires, and dogs are prohibited at swim beaches, lagoons, and Roberts Pool.
*** New for 2008 ***
Children 12 years old and under are not permitted in the swimming area unless accompanied by a responsible, actively supervising, individual 16 years old or older.
A pilot program is being implemented that requires swimmers who are past chest deep water to wear an identifying wrist band, issued by the lifeguards, that indicates they have passed a swim test. This applies at Contra Loma, Cull Canyon and Castle Rock pool.
Swim diapers are required at chlorinated swim facilities: Contra Loma, Cull Canyon, Castle Rock, Don Castro, Roberts.
