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Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

ExplorePleasanton, East Bay4.4/5

Over Deze Plek

An 80-acre lake formed from an old gravel quarry with a popular swim beach, fishing pier, and rowboat rentals. Sandy beach with gradual entry perfect for younger swimmers. Lifeguards on duty during swim season. Water slides and an inflatable aqua park (seasonal).

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$

Beste Tijd

Summer for swimming and aqua park

Parkeren

$5 at 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton.

Tips

Swim beach open May-September. Inflatable aqua park extra fee. Good for fishing — stocked with trout and catfish.

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Locatie

Pleasanton, East BayRoutebeschrijving

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