Lake Temescal

Oakland, Alameda County, East Bay, California · Regional Park

A 48-acre urban regional park in the Berkeley Hills of northeastern Oakland, centered on a historic reservoir dating to 1869. Popular for swimming, fishing, sunbathing, and picnicking, with a WPA-era stone building and ~200,000 annual visitors.

Top trails

• Lake Temescal West Shore and East Shore Loop Trail — 1.0 mi loop

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle: $5, Bus: $25.

Parking: Fee applies at the North lot (180+ spaces) only, April–October when the kiosk is attended; no fee information is listed for other entry points. Standard vehicles and trailers are $5; buses are $25.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (510) 652-1155.

Coordinates: 37.8479, -122.2334. Official website.

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