$3.00 age 16-61
$2.00 age 1-15
$2.00 seniors 62+ or disabled
FREE under 1 year
$5 Parking Fee
Weekends and holidays: May 27 - Sep 17
Weekdays: Jun 12 - Aug 18
22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 544-3073
Venue Activities
Swim Facility Dates at Don Castro
Open Weekends and Holidays (only) May 27- June 11
Open daily June 12 - August 18
Open Weekends and Holidays (only) August 19 - September 17
Plan in advance! Pre-register below for weekends and holidays. General information
NOTE: If capacity is reached, access to the swim lagoon closes for the day
Located in Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, swimming in the chlorinated swim lagoon is a main attraction from the end of May through September. There is a bathhouse with shower, vending machines, a sandy beach and large lawn areas. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty.
Several picnic tables and charcoal BBQs are available for use inside the swim area on a first-come, first-serve basis. No alcohol and no glass containers are allowed. Portable gas grills are allowed, but not on the beach nor on the grass. Check fire restrictions before you visit.
Entry Fees
There is a beach access fee - Ages 16-61 $3; Ages 1-15 and Seniors $2; Under 1 free. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. See Park Accessibility on Don Castro park page for more information.
Group Swimming
Pre-register
Optional Pre-registration weekends and holidays only. Pre-register.
Swim Capacity
Once the swim facility capacity is reached, there will be no new entries allowed for the remainder of the day (or at the discretion of the Park Supervisor), for the safety of the public. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit.