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Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area

ExploreLafayette, East Bay4.5/5

Over Deze Plek

A scenic reservoir in the Lafayette hills with a 2.7-mile paved lakeside trail perfect for strollers and young cyclists. Pedal boat and rowboat rentals, fishing, two playgrounds, and a seasonal snack bar. The trail is flat, shaded, and one of the best family walks in the East Bay.

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Leeftijdscategorie

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

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$

Beste Tijd

Year-round; spring for green hills; summer for boating

Parkeren

$6 at 3849 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.

Tips

$6 per car. Paved rim trail is 2.7 miles. Pedal boats seasonal. Two playgrounds. Popular — arrive early weekends.

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reservoirboatingplaygroundstroller-friendlynature
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