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Write a review Add photo Share Save REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS “There are BBQs, docks to enjoy the still water, and a trail enables you to run the perimeter of the park.” in 7 reviews “Along the way there were a few fishing docks where you could go look at the water (no fishing without a permit).” in 22 reviews “The Beach House is a humble Craftsmen gem that East Bay Regional Parks keeps in sparkling shape.” in 3 reviews LOCATION & HOURS Suggest an edit 6500 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 Erba Path & Proctor Ave North Oakland Get directions Mon * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tue * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wed * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Closed now Thu * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Fri * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sat * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sun * 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER Sponsored Riptide Charters 80 The warm sun, the salty sea, and the fish ready to bite--there's nothing quite like a fishing adventure on the California coast. Riptide Charters takes both individuals and groups for adventures in sport fishing in Half Moon Bay, a…read more in Fishing, Boat Tours, Boat Charters San Francisco Bicycle Rentals 332 devin b. said"This is my first yelp review. I have lived in SF for 3 years and had my mom come into town. We decided to go through this place for a Tandem bike rental. They unfortunately didn't have the tandem in-store... Here's what they did,…"read more in Tours, Bike Rentals I Sail SF 2 Cruise in comfort while touring San Francisco Bay taking in the majestic Bay views.read more in Boat Tours, Sailing AMENITIES AND MORE Good For Kids Street Parking, Private Lot Parking Dogs Allowed Gender-neutral restrooms 1 More Attribute ASK THE COMMUNITY Ask a question * Q: Is the lake safe for swimming December 2020? A: No, the swimming season is closed. Teresa D. 3 years ago See question details See all 3 questions RECOMMENDED REVIEWS Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews. Username Location 0 0 * 1 star rating Not good * 2 star rating Could’ve been better * 3 star rating OK * 4 star rating Good * 5 star rating Great Select your rating Start your review of Lake Temescal Overall rating 157 reviews 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Yelp Sort Filter by rating Search reviews Search reviews * Kevin W. Elite 23 Lafayette, CA 683 689 830 Jan 19, 2022 4 photos A Jem of a park/small reservoir that is tucked away in the Oakland Hills, between Highway 24 and 13. Lake Temescal, overseen by the East Bay Regional Park District, is extremely clean with great views of the natural landscape, water, and overlooks the entire East Bay/Oakland Hills area once you hike up the hill-y trail. It's a good 2-3 mile hike that loops around one full circle. Would highly recommend this place for a picnic, a light 30-minute mid-day hike (for people who want to avoid high sun exposure), or for kids to run around while you enjoy the outdoors. There is ample benches, tables, play structures, and restrooms for the whole family to enjoy. There's plenty of parking within the Park Area (noticed there is a guard shack that usually requires a $5/day parking fee, when manned), with plenty of street parking for folks who want to try their luck at free parking. Useful 4 Funny 2 Cool 2 * Steve C. Elite 23 Arlington Heights, IL 36 421 251 Dec 9, 2023 2 photos This is a pretty accessible and clean park for families and small events. There isn't a lot to do here and the highway noise is non-stop and very loud. But you can find a few small quiet places if you look hard. The park staff keep it pretty clean and the restrooms aren't too bad, though they don't have the best ventilation, so the stench is a bit rough. But for the Oakland area, it's pretty surprising to have multiple safe restrooms without serious problems. Looking at the playground near the parking The lake Useful Funny Cool * Kayla B. Vacaville, CA 92 28 32 Nov 10, 2023 Parking was RIDICULOUS. It took me and my 3 teens (with a "map" provided by staff ) over an hour in 100+ weather to find my group. Multiple parking lots were full/closed. It was pretty and scenic yes! But the grass k. Various spots were soaked to the point of ruined shoes near our events "spot" and bathrooms were a bit of a disaster and distance to walk to. It's a beautiful spot but come prepared ! Useful Funny Cool * Pam M. Elite 23 Cotati, CA 24 227 408 Nov 19, 2022 2 photos It was a beautiful Fall day for a walk around the small lake. My son and daughter in law had their dogs. Leashes were required. The dogs loved barking at the ducks and pelicans in the lake. There were many large gatherings of people enjoying themselves. Lake at the park Useful Funny Cool * Ed U. Elite 23 San Francisco, CA 5000 6828 58804 Aug 5, 2021 10 photos If you're looking for family-friendly in Oakland, this is definitely one of the family-friendliest spots because it's like Myers Lake near Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show". I was halfway expecting Andy and Opie to be walking by with their fishin' poles whistling and skipping rocks. But they didn't show up 'cause Aunt Bee probably had supper ready. Even so, it's a popular place for fishing as I saw somebody on every available pier. The lake is apparently stocked with a variety of fish. Otherwise what's the point, right? I didn't come here to fish. Rather I was taking advantage of the short trails that circle the lake. There's an elevated one on the hills along the southern shore and a narrow one right on the lakeshore on the same side. The other side is paved with a beach that hasn't been open since the pandemic began. Not that I would dip my toe in the lake. There appeared to be a lot of sludge in the lake when I was there because the lake has a lot of sediment runoff and is getting shallower. But hey, what does climate change matter when it's pretty? RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ See all photos from Ed U. for Lake Temescal Useful 11 Funny 6 Cool 12 * Vuyelwa W. Elite 23 Hercules, CA 71 571 1095 Jun 1, 2021 1 photo PICNICS - summer is all about being outdoors in nature and picnics and hiking . I love Lake Temescal. Hubby and I have been coming here a couple of times already . We bring our picnic basket our chairs and just enjoy the natural sunshine and beauty. On one side parking is $5 and this is the side with the gorgeous trees and pond . Another side is really an open field and less picturesque! Highly recommend lake temescal and will be back again and again Lake Temescal Useful 5 Funny Cool 4 * Rachel M. Elite 23 Hercules, CA 1311 853 19371 Apr 18, 2021 10 photos Nestled between highway 24 and upper Rockridge neighborhood lies a beautiful peaceful park with a lake. There is a playground area, picnic tables, ample grassy fields, easygoing trails and a huge lake where fishing is allowed with a permit. I've been here for a summer work picnic and have walked here several times with my +1 for a tranquil stroll around the lake. The times I've been haven't been excessively crowded but it's becoming more popular as the weather gets nicer. If you drive, they have started charging a $5 parking fee, which we avoided since we walked from my place. We also noticed some folks parking outside of the park to avoid the fees. They also have public restrooms that are cleaned regularly but don't have a sink so highly recommend bringing hand sanitizer. Look forward to bringing family and friends out here in the future for an outdoor picnic! See all photos from Rachel M. for Lake Temescal Useful 11 Funny 6 Cool 11 * Vincent L. Elite 23 Quincy, MA 509 12860 47519 Apr 18, 2021 10 photos Once a natural pond fueled by Temescal Creek and formed because of a gap in the Hayward Fault directly beneath, Lake Temescal is a gorgeous open space that many folks blaze right past, as it sits at the junction of Routes 24 and 13. Depending on water quality, the lake is great for swimming and fishing. One part of it is an artificial beach that you have to pay to use during the warmer months. If you're less inclined to dip your toes in the water, there are plenty of open lawns and picnic areas at both ends of the lake where you can congregate and enjoy the lake and hill views. And, of course, there's a trail around the lake where you can get some steps in (about 4,000 worth in my case) or step aside at overlooks and pullouts to fish, which many people were doing. The lake is periodically stocked with trout, bass, and other species. Plenty of signage throughout the premises gives you more insight into the environment. The overall good condition of the premises also has a lot to do with EBRPD funding and oversight. A gorgeous public space that's super convenient to access thanks to its location and to a large parking lot - and is also super easy to explore. Even though it feels somewhat isolated because it's up against the hills, in reality it's super close to Rockridge, Elmwood, Temescal, Montclair, and other area neighborhoods. See all photos from Vincent L. for Lake Temescal Useful 12 Funny 5 Cool 8 * Annabelle H. Elite 23 Richmond, CA 258 217 477 May 11, 2021 We came here for a picnic last weekend and had a very good time! The weather was very warm and really nice. Good things to know: - Parking is $5. There are two parking lots, north lot and south lot. When you enter Lake Temescal on Google Maps, the default should take you to the north lot. The north lot looks like a bigger parking lot, but I'm unsure since I didn't see the whole south lot, only part of it. - If you're planning on using picnic tables, I'd recommend to park in the north lot because the parking lot is closer to tables, so you don't have to walk as far from your car with your food; however, there are a couple things to consider. The restrooms at the north side are hole-in-ground type bathrooms, with only hand sanitizer for hand cleaning. On the other hand, the bathrooms on the south side are actual bathrooms with sinks. - There are small trail loops around the lake that you can hike on for views! They are short though, so for a workout you'd probably have to do a couple loops. - The north and south are not that far, all things considered, so you can definitely walk all the way to the other side in about 10 minutes. The only time it'd be bad or harder to do is if you're lugging a ton of picnic stuff with you. - Last thing is, when we went this past weekend around 1pm, it was not too crowded. You can definitely still get a picnic table if you get there late, but it wouldn't hurt to go early to get a couple of tables in the shade if you're having a party. For just a picnic on the grass, there's A LOT OF SPACE! Great for social distance hangs! Useful 8 Funny Cool 2 * Anand P. Elite 23 San Francisco Bay Area, CA 166 663 294 Feb 6, 2022 Updated review 2 photos This is a great park to exercise, jog, walk, bike, etc. The lake is a great water feature to enjoy as you make your way through the park. The park rangers are actively cleaning and maintaining the park, and are accommodating when you have questions. Some picnic areas available for a small gathering. There are two playgrounds for kids to enjoy. Don't be afraid to bring your dog, as you will definitely see many dogs enjoying their day in the park! Useful 9 Funny 5 Cool 8 Oct 4, 2020Previous review One of my favorite places to walk, exercise, and relax! It's a clean park with paved paths, natural paths, and plenty of green pastures. Picnic areas are available post Covid! Be sure to check out the beautiful scenery. Read more 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 of 16 8 other reviews that are not currently recommended YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER Sponsored Blue & Gold Fleet 551 Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 40 years, offering the famous one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise, the 90-minute Escape from the Rock Cruise around…read more in Boating, Tours, Boat Charters Splash Swim School 88 14.4 miles away from Lake Temescal Nora S. said"Despite the mixed reviews I received from a couple of other parents I know (they preferred All Star to Splash), I decided to go with Splash mostly because of the location. 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