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Lake Temescal

ExploreOakland, East Bay4.3/5

על המקום הזה

A convenient urban swimming lake near the junction of Highways 24 and 13 in Oakland. Features a flat paved trail perfect for strollers, two playgrounds, a sandy beach, and refreshment stands. A great quick nature escape in the city.

מידע

טווח גילאים

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

סוג מקום

Outdoor

רמת מחירים

$

הזמן הטוב ביותר

Summer for swimming; year-round for trail walking and playgrounds

חנייה

Parking lot near the lake, small fee. Also accessible via BART (Rockridge station).

טיפים

Check water quality before visiting as blue-green algae can cause closures. Shallow entry and sandy beach great for kids splashing. Two playgrounds on site.

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תגיות

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