Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

Shadow Cliffs is situated only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard. Swimming, fishing and non-motorized boats are allowed at the park. The park was formerly a gravel quarry and was donated to the Park District; 266-acres have been developed with an 80-acre lake, parking and picnic grounds. An arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds provide retreats on hot summer days.

SNACK SHACK HOURS:
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Easter Weekend - Memorial Day: Weekends Only
Memorial Weekend - Labor Day: Open 7 days a week

CONCESSION ITEMS:
Food - hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, nachos, chili, sodas, Icees, sports drinks, ice cream, chips and candy.
Beach Toys - inflatable toys, sand toys, water guns, beach shoes, beach towels, etc.
Picnic Items - charcoal, starter, condiments, plates and cups.

All prices are subject to change without notice. A valid driver license is required.  For rate and rental information, call (925) 426-0197.

BEACH AMENITIES:

• Bathhouse
• Snack shack: snacks, water, and toys
• Lifeguard Service
• Handicap Accessible/Beach Wheelchairs

FISHING:

• Trout and catfish planted weekly
• Bluegill and Black bass
• Derbies held annually

Park district daily fishing access permits are required to fish in the lake. For details on fishing see East Bay Regional Park fishing section.

BOATING AND BEACH RULES:

• Size Limit: 20ft
• Electric Motors allowed
• No Jet Skis
• No Gas Engines
• Pets and glass containers are not allowed on the sand portion of the swim area
• Swimming is not allowed in the arroyo areas

DIRECTIONS:
From I-580 in Pleasanton: take the Santa Rita Road/Tassajara Road Exit and turn south, towards Pleasanton.  Continue southward on Santa Rita Road to the intersection of Santa Rita Road and Valley Avenue.  Turn Left onto Valley Avenue.  At the intersection of Valley Avenue and Stanley Boulevard, turn left onto Stanley Boulevard.  Proceed on Stanley Boulevard to the first stop light; the park entrance is on the right.

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