The park was formerly a gravel quarry and was donated to the Park District; 266-acres have been developed with an 80-acre lake, parking and picnic grounds. An arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds provide retreats on hot summer days. SNACK SHACK HOURS:
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Easter Weekend - Memorial Day: Weekends Only
Memorial Weekend - Labor Day: Open 7 days a week
CONCESSION ITEMS:
Food -
hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, nachos, chili, sodas, Icees, sports drinks, ice cream, chips and candy. Beach Toys - inflatable toys, sand toys, water guns, beach shoes, beach towels, etc. Picnic Items - charcoal, starter, condiments, plates and cups
BEACH AMENITIES:
Bathhouse
Snack shack: snacks, water, and toys
Lifeguard Service
Handicap Accessible/Beach Wheelchairs
FISHING:
Trout and catfish planted weekly
Bluegill and Black bass
Derbies held annually
Park district daily fishing access permits are required to fish in the lake. For details on fishing see East Bay Regional Park fishing section. BOATING AND BEACH RULES:
Size Limit: 20ft
Electric Motors allowed
No Jet Skis
No Gas Engines
Pets and glass containers are not allowed on the sand portion of the swim area
Swimming is not allowed in the arroyo areas
DIRECTIONS:
From I-580 in Pleasanton: take the Santa Rita Road/Tassajara Road Exit and turn south, towards Pleasanton. Continue southward on Santa Rita Road to the intersection of Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue. Turn Left onto Valley Avenue. At the intersection of Valley Avenue and Stanley Boulevard, turn left onto Stanley Boulevard. Proceed on Stanley Boulevard to the first stop light; the park entrance is on the right.
