Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

Category: Park in Pleasanton, California

Address: 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA

Phone: +15105443230

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–5PM

Monday: 7AM–5PM

Tuesday: 7AM–5PM

Wednesday: 7AM–5PM

Thursday: 7AM–5PM

Friday: 7AM–5PM

Saturday: 7AM–5PM

Reviews

Ahmed Mithani

Mar 28, 2022

Good local park. Next to a BMX park. Can get about 5 miles hike within the park. A small boating lake but closed due to water levels. You can see different birds in the ponds and small Lakes.

Robin Davidson

Mar 27, 2022

The lake level is low. Because of the low lake level, they have not restocked fish in the lake since July of 2021. Before that, they were restocking the fish weekly. So the fishing is not so great. But the area is clean and it was fun to birdwatch. Parking was easy and plentiful, even on a week end. We packed in a picnic and enjoyed a lovely day at the park!

B V

Feb 10, 2022

Saw an Owl...found an injured Duck...seems a dog not on leash pulled her from the lake. I took it to the shade by the lake...went back to check ✔️ it after two hours...it was ok... slowly I put it in the water...it started swimming with one leg. As other feet was swollen..Will go and check tomorrow again.... beautiful nature but sad 😭 to see Dry Lake....Due to low water level you can see plenty of Fish 🐟. Worth enjoying the miracles of nature...and endurance for survival.

Dave Ma

Jul 23, 2021

Lots of parking spaces with a couple dozens BBQ grills. Maintenance is ok. It is clean and has a few water access points. Beach and boat rental still closed due to covid.

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Questions & Answers

When so that Stock fish

Jr Sanchez | Aug 21, 2018
Ed Elefante | Aug 21, 2018

Check Angler's Edge online. It has a schedule :-)

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Best time to fish there?

Regina Jeuitt | Aug 21, 2018
Dandy Firebeast | Aug 21, 2018

Early morning before dawn.

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How much pay in? And what about fishing fee?

Khad Thongdee | Aug 20, 2020
Elena Velasquez | Aug 20, 2020

Sometimes I went the gate was closed so the entrance was free but if they charge 10 dollars. Now about fishing I don't know if they charge. Sorry for not being able to help you with that question!

Hows swimming there?

Earl Mccloud | Aug 21, 2019
Raquel Leonberger | Apr 22, 2022

There's no swimming anymore only picnic areas. Checked the other day.

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Hi! Can we stay all night ...

Juan Carlos T. Arizmendi | Aug 21, 2018
David Lopez | Aug 21, 2018

Not for camping

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Is there any place nearby where i can walk in for free?

Curt Holman | Aug 21, 2018
Bharani Rajendiran | Aug 21, 2018

Yes, there are ways to enter from Stanley blvd or inner route from BMX facility

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Do you allow stand up paddling?

Bruce Kawabata | Aug 21, 2018
Robert whitney | Aug 21, 2018

Only if youre feeling froggy

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Are there kayaks to rent

Sue Hays | Aug 21, 2018
Fred Cortopassi | Aug 21, 2018

During summer months only

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Can you rent canoes or kayaks there?

A Google User | Aug 21, 2017
Fred Cortopassi | Aug 21, 2018

Seasonal, summer months only

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Are dogs allowed

rutilio leon | May 22, 2022
B V | May 22, 2022

Yes Dogs of all breed are allowed. The trail side by vineyard ave. Officially pets are allowed off leash. On the BBQ side main boating lake pets must be on leash. According to the lady at Parking lot.

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Is it open for swimming?

Lily | Aug 20, 2021
Joe one | Aug 20, 2021

Still not open for swimming

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Is parking open now??

Adelena Gomez | Aug 20, 2021
Carole Wilson | Aug 20, 2021

Yes, it's $6.

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Is it open for swimmin

•Daisy• idk | Aug 20, 2021
Nyoto Design Center Channel | Aug 20, 2021

I did not see anyone swim but I also did not see any sign that no swimmin. 😂

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Was there a fish plant recently

Michael Gonzalez | Aug 20, 2021
Brian Ramsey | Aug 20, 2021

Not sure but went last week couple good size trout and bass in the little pond lake behind it

When do the usually stock thunder trout

Rodney Poupore | Aug 20, 2020
Wesley Hall | Aug 20, 2020

When it starts to get cold

Hows swimming this Year 2019?? Not from years ago

Earl Mccloud | Aug 21, 2019
Fahad inam | Aug 21, 2019

Swimming is there. It's completely safe with lifeguards.

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Is there somewhere in the area where dogs can be put in the water?

Martha Ramirez | Aug 21, 2019
Freetv | Aug 21, 2019

No friend!

Are you open on July 4th?

Mup Family | Aug 21, 2019
Mup Family | Aug 21, 2019

Thanks so much

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Is there a bbq pit for people to use!!! Or you have to bring your own?

Bob Play | Aug 21, 2019
Adrian Valdez | Aug 21, 2019

Just in case of fire risk you won't br able to use it. Not sure if both, but for sure not your own BBQ pit.

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Are there row boats available to rent?

Alex Ave | Aug 21, 2019
Bilal Soufi | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

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Excuse me ... there are still trout in the lake ... or the season is over ... thanks ...

Astro Mejia | Aug 21, 2019
Timothy Dang | Aug 21, 2019

Yes, there are still trout you can catch.

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Is there a handicap fishing area

Mike Srago | Aug 21, 2019
Joey DeMeo | Aug 21, 2019

You can fish off a dock with a ramp

Can you smoke in the park?

Sierra Styles | Aug 21, 2019
Botros Youssef | Aug 21, 2019

Smoking is prohibited

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Can we bbq and swim here?

Samantha Bermudez | Aug 21, 2019
Yuri Voynalovich | Aug 21, 2019

Yes, swim beach is open, there are picnic areas with bbq: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/shadow_cliffs/default.htm#activities

How much does the entrance and parking cost, please

Soy AlizVisser | Aug 21, 2018
Pro Attic Restoration | Aug 21, 2018

7 dollars only

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What time u open tomorrow morning

Jose Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2018
Ashish Trivedi | Aug 21, 2018

7 AM

Are dogs allowed

Kimberly Hernandez | Aug 21, 2018
Kathryn Faler | Aug 21, 2018

But not on the beach

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Can you camp here

Kyle Cairel | Aug 21, 2018
Trevor Pal-Freeman | Aug 21, 2018

No you can't you can try del valle in Livermore

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Are the water slide open

Jacqueline Soto | Aug 21, 2018
Alok Vyas | Aug 21, 2018

Check park info

Can you use gas grill

Mayra Sierra | Aug 21, 2018
Ashish Trivedi | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

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Is there cray fish to be catch here?

Chensi Xu | Aug 21, 2018
Jay Sparrow | Aug 21, 2018

You are not allowed to harvest crayfish at Shadow Cliffs. Personally I do not eat anything out of that Lake, it's nasty. You can see check water conditions on the East Bay Parks website. They close the swimming area several times a year because of water problems.

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When is it open?

Paola Rico | Aug 21, 2018
Ashish Trivedi | Aug 21, 2018

Closes at 5

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Any camping spots near by?

Cindy Chung | Aug 21, 2018
Richard Anderson | Aug 21, 2018

The nearest Camping I know of is Del Val

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How many fishes can you take home per day?

Chensi Xu | Aug 21, 2018
Joe one | Aug 21, 2018

Limit is five trout you need a day fishing pass. All information is on your day day pass.

How late can you park your car there?

Chensi Xu | Aug 21, 2018
El Rey Ya Viene | Aug 21, 2018

To the sunset

Can u ride dirt bikes

Itzjust-_- abraham | Aug 21, 2018
Yuval Dagai | Aug 21, 2018

Mountain bike yes.

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Can you launch a fishing boat with an electric motor. Long time since i fished there.

John Cook | Aug 21, 2018
Rogelio Amaya | Aug 21, 2018

Only electric

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When is raining is open?

Luis Hernandez | Aug 21, 2018
Leonel Gutierrez | Aug 21, 2018

I don't exactly know for sure but there's a possibility that it might be open because its not only for people to go in the dam but for people that likes to go fishing too.I hope I'm right but you can always call.

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Do you have to pay to use my water raft?

Chris Glover | Aug 21, 2018
Fred Cortopassi | Aug 21, 2018

Yes and you have to do through an inspection which is an additional fee

Is Shadow Cliffs park dog friendly? Thanks.

Beth Rogers | Aug 21, 2018
Liz Kerton | Aug 21, 2018

The main lake with beach and lifeguards and snack shop and boat rentals is no dogs allowed, but other parts of the park have leash free trails and swimming holes for dogs.

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