This is a great place to picnic with bike paths and several playgrounds. There is a also a beach and concessions but keep an eye for water quality signs as there is often high levels of blue-green algae.
History
Originally constructed as a storage lake for drinking water, Temescal opened to the public in 1936 as one of the District’s first three parks. The handsome stone building overlooking its lake was constructed in 1940 by Works Progress Administration crews.
Hours
Mon-Fri: 10 am – 1 pm
Address
There 2 parking areas:
6500 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
and
6502 Broadway Terrace
Oakland, CA 94618
Contact
(510) 652-1155