Picnic areas gatherings in Castro Valley, California

Palomares Hills Park is a beautiful park located at 7050 Villareal Drive in Castro Valley, California. This park offers a variety of amenities including designated picnic sites where bouncers are allowed with a permit. Starting from May 1, 2014, the park district began offering permits for bouncers at select sites within the park. To obtain a permit, interested parties must complete an application, provide proof of bounce vendor liability insurance, submit a certificate of insurance, and pay a fee of $40.00.

Lake Chabot Regional Park is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located at 17600 Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley, California. The park is open daily from 5am to 10pm, with varying gate hours throughout the year. Parking is available for $5 per vehicle, with additional fees for buses, dogs, fishing access, boating, and other activities. The 315-acre Lake Chabot was built in the 1870s as a water source for the East Bay and is now open for recreational use. The park offers a variety of amenities including fishing piers, wheelchair accessible facilities, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and a marina with boat rentals. Visitors can also enjoy guided lake tours, fishing derbies, and the Lake Chabot Marina Cafe.