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Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

ExploreHayward, East Bay4.3/5

About This Place

A family-friendly East Bay park with a chlorinated swim lagoon, sandy beach, fishing lake, and short hiking trails in the Hayward hills. The swim lagoon has gradual depth for waders and toddlers. Seasonal lifeguards and a bathhouse with showers.

Info

Age Range

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

Summer for swimming; year-round for fishing and trails

Parking

$5 weekends, free weekdays at 22400 Woodroe Ave.

Tips

Swim lagoon open May-September. Fishing year-round — stocked with trout. Short loop trail around the lake. $5 parking on weekends.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

swimminglakefishingtoddler-friendlyhiking
Official Website

Location

Hayward, East BayGet Directions

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