Contra Loma Regional Park & Swim Lagoon

This place was great! Life guards, bathrooms, chlorinated like a pool looks like a lake. We had a birthday party there and will definitely return.

This is a decent park for an early morning walk. I definitely wouldn't say the trail around the lake is a hike, as it has almost no grades and inclines. This is a great entry-level walk in nature or great for a stroll with the family. The path is partially paved, and also even dirt paths. There are a lot of picnic areas, benches, and places to fish. We saw a lot of people fishing here in the early hours of Saturday morning. Lots of parking and very busy. If you're walking alone, you will definitely feel safe here since there are so many people around. It's on the edge of a suburban neighborhood so there is some slight noise from traffic when you first park, but as you walk farther down the trail, there is less noise. Not very much shade, be mindful to wear sunscreen if you are walking this trail in peak sun hours!

Shhh! Walk the reservoir early in the morning and you'll see more than other people with their dogs ...

A hidden gem in Antioch! Contra Loma Regional Park is gorgeous in any season. From all the crunchy leaves your heart desires to step on in the fall to the blooms of the spring. I highly suggest you get the East Bay Regional Parks pass, its only $60 for the year and it pays for itself if you visit often because it costs $5 to park per visit.On a budget? There's a free small parking lot just prior to the gate and it's only half a mile to the entrance of the park. One of the highlights of Contra Loma is its stunning lake. Whatever hiking path you take whether it's a light stroll to loop around the lake or heading up high to the hills, each path will pass you by the lake. People also come here to swim in the pool on the other side of the park. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, so there are plenty of birds and animals to watch. In addition to hikes, Contra Loma is great for picnics, there are plenty of tables and BBQ pits.Overall, Contra Loma is the perfect destination for hikes, picnics, swimming or just relaxing in the grass with friends.

My husband and I were invited to a BBQ picnic at this regional park during the 4th of July weekend by our friends. Last year when we were invited by the same friends for a birthday party, we got lost and arrived when they were about to leave.This time around I made sure I wrote the directions down and arrived on time. It's a long drive from Alameda to Antioch.Contra Loma Regional Park is a hidden gem, in an area that is quite a way from the main thoroughfare of Lone Tree Way. There are plenty of open areas for a BBQ picnic. I haven't walked the entire park, but I can just imagine. Another nice thing about this park is the reservoir for those who enjoy sailing, swimming and fishing.Oh, how I wish this park is closer to my home, so my husband and I would not have to travel far to enjoy the weather and get togethers with friends. What I also love about this park is it's not as crowded as some of the local parks that I have been to. One can actually have a little peace and quiet at a park, which is a rarity.

This maybe my new park to frequent. Not to far from where I stay and easy access. It is a nice and tidy place to bbq, picnic, hike, bike, swim and fish. You can park inside for a Parking Fee: $5 per vehicle; Dog Fee: $2 per dog. Or you can park outside and walk in. I definitely need to explore this place more and take more scenic photos Visit website https://www.ebparks.org/parks/contra-loma

When I went here I really enjoyed it with my mom!You can walk for ages and still have places to walk and that's a problem over here because there's practically nowhere to walk whatsoever so I appreciate it so much.It's a scenic walk beautiful by the water in the mountains wherever you wanna go there's probably a trail to get you there.The swimming pool is pretty cool I've never seen one set up like it before.Would definitely come back here in summertime because it's absolutely beautiful the only thing is you have to pay to get in we paid five dollars so it's not too bad to have something to do.Looking at how huge the places you can tell why they charge for it because if you want to actually take care of the place you need to charge.Five dollars is the perfect price if it goes up anymore I don't know if I'll be walking LOL. The pool is unfortunately closed and I'm so heartbroken but it's still pretty cold out. I would definitely recommend if you wanna take the kids out somewhere that'll let them dust off some steam this is the perfect place exhaust you along with the children so it's ideal haha. There's so much walking space we didn't even walk the whole trail because there was so many trails to take off of trails that go to trails LOL. If that makes sense whatsoever!I saw quite a few people fishing by the way if you see someone fishing please don't go swimming in the water you can't right now anyways. But that's just so inconsiderate I saw a few do that & i was thoroughly confused maybe they just didn't know...Hope this helps enjoy yourself stay safe!

Definitely enjoyed the scenic walk here. It is so tranquil with the cows, hills and a nice reservoir.

This park is so beautiful this time of year. All the surrounding hills are so green and lush, it is amazing to look at. My husband and I came to Contra Loma for a day after Christmas hike/trail run, and it did not disappoint. We did a nice 4 mile out and back loop through some of the hills and then around the reservoir. The trails were very muddy and wet at times, but it was still a great time. It was very quiet and peaceful and there wasn't a lot of people using the trails at the time. However, the reservoir was pretty busy with people fishing. The park also have a public pool, which is obviously closed in December, but is something I would like to check out in warmer weather. There is a parking lot at Fredrickson Lane and that had several parking spots. Parking is free in that lot. There is also a parking lot down the road at the entrance that costs $5 to park. I would defiantly come back again.

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