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Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

ExploreHayward, East Bay4.3/5

Despre Acest Loc

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.

Informații

Interval de Vârstă

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

Tipul Locației

Outdoor

Nivel de Preț

$

Cel Mai Bun Moment

Summer for swimming; year-round for fishing and trails

Parcare

$5 weekends, free weekdays at 22400 Woodroe Ave.

Sfaturi

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

Accesibil cu CăruciorulMasă de ÎnfășatRestaurant la Fața Locului--Necesită Rezervare--

Etichete

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Locație

Hayward, East BayObține Indicații

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