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> KEN: Whistle Stop Picnic Area (75)
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Alerts and Closures
including
fire restrictions
and
water quality
are at
www.EBParks.org/Alerts-Closures
.
Picnic
,
indoor facility
,
group camping
,
backpacking
, and
horse camping
reservations may be made by
calling 1 (888) 327-2757 option 2, Monday through Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (closed holidays)
to reach the Reservations Department.
Individual campground reservations can be made online
for
Anthony Chabot
,
Del Valle
,
Dumbarton Quarry
or by calling the phone number above. Information about all camping facilities can be found
here
.
Click here to
pre-register for Swim Entry
at Cull Canyon and Don Castro.
Contra Loma Swim Area is closed
for safety repairs. The Park District is partnering with the Ambrose Recreation and Park District to provide alternative swim access and programming at the
Ambrose Aquatic Center
from June 20, 2022 to September 5, 2022.
Your group size must be the smaller of (a) the maximum group size allowed by the current gathering guidelines in effect at the time of your picnic, or (b) 75 people. Whistle Stop has 6 ten-ft picnic tables, 2 - XL BBQs, a drinking fountain with a spigot, and a 10-ft serving table on the gravel side, and 4 - 10' tables, 1 wheelchair accessible table, 1 - 10' serving table and 1 double BBQ that is wheelchair accessible on the paved side. Max capacity is 75. NO VEHICLE ACCESS. Generators and Interactive Play Equipment are NOT ALLOWED at this site. This site has partial shade and close to parking lot. It is located across from the playground, and is close to the restroom. There are volleyball courts and horseshoe pits in the park - equipment is available for rent ($2 plus $20 refundable deposit) at the entry kiosk. ENTRY GATES TO THE PARK CLOSE AT 4:30PM BETWEEN NOV-FEB. DIRECTIONS: From I-80, take the San Pablo Dam Road exit and turn east towards the hills. Proceed through El Sobrante on San Pablo Dam Road to the park entrance on your left, approximately a quarter-mile south of the intersection with Castro Ranch Road. From Hwy 24, exit at Orinda and turn north on Camino Pablo, which becomes San Pablo Dam Road. Proceed north, approximately one mile past the San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area entrance, to the park entrance on your right. PARK PHONE: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, ext. 4534.
Location:
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
6531 San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante, CA, US 94803
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Phone:
(888) 327-2757 Ext. 3
Supervisor:
Chris Newey
Amenity:
Beer and Wine Allowed without a Permit
Parking Nearby
Shady or Partially Shaded
Flush Toilets Nearby
Play Area or Equipment Nearby
Max Capacity:
75
Extra Details
Link
Kennedy Grove Park Map
Link
Picnic FAQ
Image:
Whistle Stop Picnic Area
Kennedy Grove
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:
Sun
10am to 6pm
Mon
10am to 6pm
Tue
10am to 6pm
Wed
10am to 6pm
Thu
10am to 6pm
Fri
10am to 6pm
Sat
10am to 6pm
Part of Larger Rental Facility:
Areas within this Facility: