Recreation district services in Castro Valley, California

The Castro Valley Community Center, located at 18988 Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley, California, is operated and maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. This facility offers a wide range of classes, activities, and special interest programs for the community to enjoy. The main hall of the facility is available for private events and can be rented from 8 AM – 10 PM on Monday – Saturday and 8 AM – 8 PM on Sunday. With written approval, alcohol is permitted with some restrictions. To check availability and submit a request for rental, individuals can fill out the Request for Rental Form during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. If the requested date is available, a deposit for the main hall is due within 3 business days, and all fees must be paid in full 30 days prior to the event. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days in advance, and permits will only be issued to adults 18 years of age or older. Funerals and memorials may be an exception to this rule.

The East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety is a local government office dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of visitors to the 73 Regional Parks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. With a budget of $41.2 million, the division is staffed by around 450 personnel during peak summer season. The department is a full-service law enforcement agency, recognized by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Located at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, the department provides around-the-clock services through specialized units such as the Air Support Unit, Marine Patrol, Mounted Patrols, Special Enforcement Unit, and Investigations Unit. The mission of the Police Department is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Stewardship within the East Bay Regional Park District.

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.

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.