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Can you swim at Contra Loma?

Can you swim at Contra Loma?

Park Activities The lake’s swim lagoon has a sandy beach with restrooms and a concession stand. Shady picnic areas on a green lawn are accessible to people with disabilities. Alcohol is not permitted anywhere in the park. Swimming is permitted in the lagoon only, in the summer when lifeguards are on duty.

Is Lake Anza open for swimming 2021?

Lake Anza Swim Area is CLOSED – No Swimming. Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) is present in lake, and toxins detected recently. Keep dogs away from water. The Lake Anza Trail and picnic sites will be open as normal.

Is Cull Canyon chlorinated?

Cull Canyon Swim Complex Located inside the Cull Canyon Recreation Area just off 580, this secluded, tree-lined reservoir features a large floating dock where adults and big kids line up for a jump into the 11-foot deep chlorinated water (the littles enjoy splashing in the shallows or playing on the white sandy beach).

Is Lake Temescal open for swimming?

No kayaks or personal watercraft are allowed in Lake Temescal. The swim area is open spring through fall, with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. Swimming is also allowed at your own risk when lifeguards are not on duty when the park is open from April through October. There is a beach access fee.

Why is Lake Anza closed?

The East Bay Regional Park District has closed Lake Anza to swimming due to high levels of toxic algae. The decision was made after tests showed the toxin Microcystin had reached dangerous levels, and the news came before the official swim season ends next Friday, Sept. 9.

Why is Lake Chabot closed?

Lake Chabot Reservoir was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. The 315-acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years. Currently, the lake serves as a standby emergency water supply. For this reason, visitors are asked to observe certain necessary regulations to keep the waters pure.

Is Lake Chabot man made?

Lake Chabot is a man-made lake covering 317 acres (1.3 km2) in Alameda County, California, United States. Part of the lake lies within Oakland city limits, but most of it lies in unincorporated Castro Valley, just east of San Leandro. It was formed by the damming of San Leandro Creek.

Are there swimming facilities in the East Bay?

The East Bay Regional Park District swim facilities include six open-water lakefront beaches, three chlorinated lagoons, two pools, and two bay shoreline beaches. Before visiting any swim facilities, review the official swimming Visitor Rules and Regulations.

Is the swim complex open in the summer?

The swim complex, including bathhouse, vending machines and lifeguard service, is open during the warm weather season. It is ideal for families with small children, who will enjoy splashing in the shallows and playing on the white, sandy beach of the chlorinated swim lagoon.

Is the Niles beach pool open year round?

The Horseshoe Lake’s (Niles Beach) swim complex, including the sandy beach, a bathhouse, vending machines and lifeguard service, is open year round. When lifeguards are not on duty, swimming at your own risk is allowed within the roped-off swim area only.

How old do you have to be to swim at Crown Beach?

This applies to the swimming areas of Del Valle, Crown Beach, Miller/Knox, Temescal, Quarry Lakes, Shadow Cliffs, and Tilden. Lifeguards initiate a 15 minute swim break at 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm each day. Children 15 years and younger must completely exit the water during this time.