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Please call the Reservations Department at 1 (888) 327-2757 option 2, Monday through Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm to make:

  • Indoor Facilities reservations
  • Picnic: We will resume taking picnic requests on May 17th to reserve June dates. On the first working day of each month, we will release dates for the next month; for example, July reservations will open on June 1. Capacity will be limited to the lesser of (a) the site capacity, and (b) the State and County health guideline limits on the day of your picnic. Please refer to each county’s website for up-to-date information.

Click the "Activities" tab for public programs, including timed entry to Ardenwood, Tilden Little Farm, and the Regional Botanic Garden in Tilden.

Red Oak is located inside the swim area between the lawn area and the beach and can only be used when lifeguards are scheduled to be on duty. This reservable site has three 10-ft tables and a double-BBQ. Maximum capacity is 35. Swim fees must be paid upon entry. To call the park dial 1-888-EBPARKS, option 3, ext 4527.
Location: Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
22400 Woodroe Avenue
Hayward, CA, US 94541
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Phone: (888) 327-2757 Ext. 3
Supervisor: Joseph Moreira-Murdach
Amenity:
  • Located inside a Swim Area
Max Capacity: 35
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Red Oak Picnic Area
Don Castro
For Online Reservations:
Online reservations open at 10:00am on first accepted advance day.
Residents must make reservations between 730 day(s) and 3 day(s) in advance.
Non-residents must make reservations between 730 day(s) and 3 day(s) in advance.
Hours of Operation
Default Hours:
Sun11am to 5pm
Mon11am to 5pm
Tue11am to 5pm
Wed11am to 5pm
Thu11am to 5pm
Fri11am to 5pm
Sat11am to 5pm
Exception: DON 2016/2017 Swim Area Closure
(From 2016 to 2017, Sep 19 to May 26)
SunClosed
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed

Exception: DON 2017 Peak Swim Season
(From 2017 to 2017, Jun 12 to Aug 18)
Sun11am to 5pm
Mon11am to 5pm
Tue11am to 5pm
Wed11am to 5pm
Thu11am to 5pm
Fri11am to 5pm
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2017/2018 Swim Season Closure
(From 2017 to 2018, Sep 18 to May 25)
SunClosed
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed

Exception: DON 2018 Peak Swim Season
(From 2018 to 2018, Jun 11 to Aug 17)
Sun11am to 5pm
Mon11am to 5pm
Tue11am to 5pm
Wed11am to 5pm
Thu11am to 5pm
Fri11am to 5pm
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2018/2019 Swim Season Closure
(From 2018 to 2019, Sep 17 to May 24)
SunClosed
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed

Exception: DON 2019 Peak Swim Season
(From 2019 to 2019, Jun 10 to Aug 16)
Sun11am to 5pm
Mon11am to 5pm
Tue11am to 5pm
Wed11am to 5pm
Thu11am to 5pm
Fri11am to 5pm
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2019/2020 Swim Season Closure
(From 2019 to 2020, Sep 16 to May 22)
SunClosed
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed

Exception: DON 2020 High Season
(From 2020 to 2020, Jun 8 to Aug 14)
Sun11am to 5pm
Mon11am to 5pm
Tue11am to 5pm
Wed11am to 5pm
Thu11am to 5pm
Fri11am to 5pm
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2020/2021 Closed
(From 2020 to 2021, Sep 14 to Dec 31)
SunClosed
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Exception: DON 2017 Early Swim Season
(From 2017 to 2017, May 27 to Jun 11)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2017 Post Swim Season
(From 2017 to 2017, Aug 19 to Sep 17)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2018 Early Swim Season
(From 2018 to 2018, May 26 to Jun 10)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2018 Post Swim Season
(From 2018 to 2018, Aug 18 to Sep 16)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2019 Early Swim Season
(From 2019 to 2019, May 25 to Jun 9)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2019 Post Swim Season
(From 2019 to 2019, Aug 17 to Sep 15)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2020 Early Season
(From 2020 to 2020, May 23 to Jun 7)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm

Exception: DON 2020 Post Season
(From 2020 to 2020, Aug 15 to Sep 13)
Sun11am to 5pm
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11am to 5pm
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