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Del Valle Regional Park

ExploreLivermore, East Bay4.5/5

About This Place

One of the few Bay Area lakes where swimming is allowed, with two lifeguard-monitored beaches. The 5-mile lake offers kayak and pedal boat rentals, plus 150 campsites for family camping. Beautiful for picnics with landscaped grounds.

Info

Age Range

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

Summer for swimming (lifeguards on duty); spring for hiking

Parking

$6 parking fee. Multiple parking areas near swimming beaches.

Tips

Beach is large, shallow for little ones, and roped off from boaters. Marina rents motorboats, pontoons, canoes, rowboats, and pedal boats.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

lakeswimmingcampingboatingnature
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Location

Livermore, East BayGet Directions

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