Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541

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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

510-544-3073

ebparks.org

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Don Castro Regional Recreation Area is a popular park and tourist attraction located at 22400 Woodroe Avenue in Hayward, California, United States. The park offers a variety of amenities and activities for visitors to enjoy.

The park features a swim facility that opens seasonally, with fees collected on weekends and holidays during the summer months. There are also parking fees for vehicles, trailers, and buses, as well as a fee for dogs. Guide/service dogs are allowed in the park, but no other animals are permitted in the swim area.

Don Castro Regional Park spans 101 acres and is known for its clear blue waters in the swim lagoon, which were created in 1964 by damming San Lorenzo Creek. The park is wheelchair accessible, with restrooms, drinking water, and disabled parking available.

Visitors can enjoy swimming in the lagoon, fishing in the adjacent lake, and picnicking in reservable group picnic areas. A California state fishing license and a daily District fishing permit are required for anglers age 16 or older.

To reach the park, visitors can take public transportation or drive from nearby cities like San Leandro and Castro Valley. The park is easily accessible from I-580 and is a short walk from the Hayward BART station.

For more information about Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, visitors can contact the park office at (510) 544-3073 or toll-free at 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757). Additional information, including park hours, fees, and services, can be found on the park's website.

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Sean Rooney:

"My wife, son, and our rambunctious German Shepherd traversed all over park enjoying the beautiful landscape. Plants native to Northern California are abundant throughout Don Castro making it pleasure to be there."

1 year ago

Matt Hamilton:

"I went here with Elder McManamen(Phat) for black ops mission"

1 year ago

Deborah Paula:

"Very nice an organized and they even have umbrellas , but unfortunately some people were using 2or 3 at the same time for only 2 people ."

1 year ago

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"It's a really good place for hiking. There is plenty of parking and it is free on weekdays. The hike around the lake is quite easy except around Twilight Trail which is a bit steep and narrow. The trail is broken by the San Leandro Creek where there is no bridge. You can safely cross the short distance by stepping on the stones except during rainy season. My only complaint about Don Castro is the signs are unclear especially around Twilight Trail. You can literally get lost in that particular area."

almost 4 years ago

Melissa Martinez:

"I personally love this trail, and once you get to the best part... it's actually pretty cool, there's a hidden treasure which is where you will find the the waterfall. I absolutely love this hike, it's not too bad. The hike is a little steep downhill; but if you have the right tennis shoes you'll be ok. The trail is a good ways down which means get ready for the hike back up, but I enjoy this local gem for sure."

almost 5 years ago

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