Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

Category: Park in Hayward, California

Address: 22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541, USA

Phone: +15105443073

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

JR FLORES

Sep 12, 2022

First time here, hidden gem. You can come swim on Saturday and Sundays only clear water. There is plenty of space to chill on the grass. So bring a blanket and some refreshments and have a great time with the family. I also saw people fishing, so there's something for everyone to do.

Socorro Ramirez

Sep 7, 2022

My family and i enjoy our time every time we come here. Holidays get super busy, if they are open. Staff are nice.

Natalia Mejia

Sep 4, 2022

very good excellent

Roberto Acevedo

Sep 3, 2022

A lot of clutter when entering

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Questions & Answers

You can take meat and grill

Enrique Meza | Sep 14, 2020
Lupita Sandoval | Sep 14, 2020

And

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Can they drink intoxicating drinks?

Luis Lopez | Sep 15, 2017
Sil Orn | Sep 15, 2018

No

ake hours open on Sundays

Juan Hernandez | Sep 15, 2018
Jorge Trujillo | Sep 15, 2018

The park opens early but to get into the water they open at 11 a.m.

What kind of fish are in there?

Brett Page | Sep 14, 2021
Sylvia Garcia | Sep 14, 2021

Trout, bass, catfish, and bluegill. Good luck!

Can reservations be made ...?

Beatriz Robledo | Sep 15, 2019
German Espinoza | Sep 15, 2019

if all that

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Are photo shoots allowed ? Just a photographer and one person without any Triod ?

heleina kasa | Sep 15, 2019
Ryan Cello | Sep 15, 2019

I don't see why not. If you want to get technical, you can go to the website and see if you need a permit but many people take pictures.

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how much per person

Katie Lin | Sep 15, 2018
Al “TechKnow” Day | Sep 15, 2018

$5 parking, $2-3 per person in the beach.

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When will it be open?

Soy AlizVisser | Sep 15, 2018
Soy AlizVisser | Sep 15, 2018

Being more specific, I was referring to the aquatic area.

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You can camp there

Martha Alvares | Sep 15, 2017
Rafael Orozco | Sep 15, 2017

I do not think I've just gone on field day

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Does Don Castro have a concession stand or snack bar?

Tanya Holstun | Jul 16, 2022
diana sandoval | Jul 16, 2022

No

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do they allow dogs?

Vane Tejeda | Jun 16, 2022
Robert Salazar | Jun 16, 2022

Yes they allow dogs

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Hi, I have a question! I would like to know if the beach is open I would like to spend a beautiful afternoon with my family on that beach, Please I hope someone Answer My Question Thank you…!!!

ricardo rabanales | Jun 16, 2022
William Vides | Jun 16, 2022

Yes it is open but only on Saturdays and Sundays

I need reservation to barbecue area ?

Pierre Pimentel | Sep 14, 2021
Jason Jensen | Sep 14, 2021

There are spots for reservation if you're going on a weekend I would definitely advise it weekdays it's pretty relaxed you can usually find a spot

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Hi the reservation is by phone or online ? Thank you

Eva Almaraz | Sep 14, 2021
Edwin Barahona | Sep 14, 2021

No longer need reservations open to all

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Is it open for swimming?

•Daisy• idk | Sep 14, 2021
Tom Donegan | Sep 14, 2021

Closed during renovation Open soon

is the beach area open currently now that they lifted some restrictions?

Winnie Leung | Sep 14, 2021
Jermaine Harper | Sep 14, 2021

No. There is no water in the pool area. However, you can go fishing there in the lake.

Is it permitted to camp at Dob Castro lake?

OL'D-MAN DEE | Sep 14, 2020
Christopher Thomas Constantino | Sep 14, 2020

No

what type of fish are in the lake

Devin Amaya | Sep 14, 2020
Tauelangi Tiueti | Sep 14, 2020

Yeah mainly carp

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Can u fish here

sharon marx | Sep 14, 2020
Melissa Martinez | Sep 14, 2020

Yes you can still fish but you need a license you can also get day passes if you don't wanna buy a license.

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Are we able to go swimming?

Julie Montoya | Sep 14, 2020
Bobby Grant | Sep 14, 2020

No

Is the beach area open

Mr. Perfect | Sep 14, 2020
Guille Valdez | Sep 14, 2020

No not yet. It will remain closed until next year.

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Who was/ is Don Castro?

Wanda Breitenstein | Sep 14, 2020
Felipe Rodarte | Sep 14, 2020

It is a picnic park

Can you take dogs

jesse lopez | Sep 15, 2019
Alazana Avalos | Sep 15, 2019

Jesse yes ! They have a dog fee I believe of 2 dollars.

What time do they open?

Jesus Castro | Sep 15, 2019
Regis Villacorta | Sep 15, 2019

Between 10 -11am but you have to get to line up for a good place

Do you have takers for the public?

Oscar Garcia | Sep 15, 2019
jenny bunny | Sep 15, 2019

Yes

I CAN TAKE MY LITTLE DOG TO THE PARK, I'M NOT INTERESTED IN GETTING INTO THE LAKE. 😁😁😁😁

Alicia Valencia | Sep 15, 2019
Rafael Torres | Sep 15, 2019

If you can take the dogs

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Until you can be in the area of ​​the lagoon

Alejandro Canto | Sep 15, 2019
ricardo cebrero | Sep 15, 2019

From 11am to 6pm but they take you out of the water at 5:30 p.m.

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Why is the lake open in the internet and when some one gose it's close

Karina Ruvalcaba | Sep 15, 2019
T Amaral (Amaralt510) | Sep 15, 2019

We were there 2 weeks ago and noticed a sign on the swimming lagoon stating it was closed for renovations and Crow Canyon was the next nearest swimming lagoon open.

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When it is open to the public and the Hours ... thanks!

Alvaro lira Trejo | Sep 15, 2019
manuel garcia | Sep 15, 2019

Qyquanku

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Is the lake open now?

Ralf Betancourt | Sep 15, 2019
Nyo McGirt | Sep 15, 2019

Yes

How much do x person charge

Stephanie Mendez | Sep 15, 2019
Angelica Rosales | Sep 15, 2019

They charge $ 5 for parking, and if you enter the pool they charge $ 5 per adult and $ 3 per child.

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Can you launch a kayak?

Terrance Peoples | Sep 15, 2019
Jan-Michael Galvin | Sep 15, 2019

No

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Is there pitts for bbq

Marie Fox | Sep 15, 2018
Karen Sylva | Sep 15, 2018

As far as I know yes there are pits for bbq, I didn't explore the whole area at Don Castro. Walked around a bit and sat watching the geese.

Can you fish?

Pablo Pablo | Sep 15, 2018
Shannon O'Connor | Sep 15, 2018

Yes. Its catfish season now and there are also carp. Trout season is coming.

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Can the dogs go swimming?

Bre Nanas | Sep 15, 2018
Martha Hernandez | Sep 15, 2018

No

Can we drink beer at the park

Cesar Trevino | Sep 15, 2018
ANIL jain | Sep 15, 2018

No

Do you have air pumps for floaters at the pool

Robin McDaniel-Terry | Sep 15, 2018
George Dean | Sep 15, 2018

No air pumps supplied...I don't think ...

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Can you bring dogs?

Ernesto Chirispio | Sep 15, 2018
Soy AlizVisser | Sep 15, 2018

Inside the lake it is not allowed.

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How much they charge to reserved picnic tables?

Florence Garcia | Sep 15, 2018
Al “TechKnow” Day | Sep 15, 2018

First come first serve i think

Until what time do they close the lake ???

Ana Morales | Sep 15, 2018
Jason Jensen | Sep 14, 2020

10:00 pm

Is it open for mothers day

Reyramon Gonzalez | Sep 15, 2018
gary chitwood | Sep 15, 2018

The park is open however the swim lagoon is not open for the season yet

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Is it free? How much is it to get in?

arturo montanez | Sep 15, 2018
STEPHANIE SANDOVAL | Sep 15, 2018

Usually free..depends on the park rangers if they get there before park opens to charge. Then there are days it's just free all day expect swimming area.

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How much to go in? Free?

arturo montanez | Sep 15, 2018
Malcolm Weir | Sep 15, 2018

Yes in the off peak months. In the peak months, parking costs something ($5 or so) but you can walk in for free

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What's the adress

Beast | Sep 15, 2018
Al “TechKnow” Day | Sep 15, 2018

22400 woodroe , 94541

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What kind of fish is in there

Money_Mo_ 615 | Sep 15, 2018
Ed Park | Sep 15, 2018

Trout, bass, catfish, etc...same you'd find at any other bay area lake

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Is the lagoon open daily for swimming?

Gee | Sep 15, 2017
Nene N | Sep 15, 2017

It's also only open during the summer season

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Are they open on labor day

Ashley Stevens | Sep 15, 2017
Fun5 Fam | Sep 15, 2017

No closed on Holidays😢

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