Events
We're probably heading to the Orinda 4th of July Parade. Very BART accessible.
Moraga Commons is a large park with a few play structures, nice picnic tables in the shade, lots of grass, and a couple of water jets that the kids can run through, so bring a bathing suit and towel for your kid (and since the water sprays over cement, it's best if you can bring shoes that your kid can get wet in).
Heading to the zoo with BC . We'll be at the flamingos at 1030 then heading right. Packing lunches and some cold ones. :-)
Has swimming at the Clarke Swim Center, tennis, picnic areas, community center (click here for rental information) equestrian center, bike paths, tot lots, sand volleyball court, fishing pond, nature pond, six athletic fields, restrooms, connection to the Iron Horse Trail. Wow.
Low stakes poker game at Jim's house in Montclair
An all-year day-use area ideal for hiking, jogging, fishing, boating and picnicking, Lafayette Recreation Area, is located off of Highway 24 and only one mile from the Lafayette BART station. Open every day for all visitors, the recreation area is also open for bicyclists (and for those who prefer roller skates, roller blades and scooters) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until closing and on Sundays from opening until 11:00 a.m. on the paved Lakeside Trail (2.7 miles) and roads. Reminder! As of July 1st, 2009 animal leashes may NOT be longer than 6 feet in length. See hours of operation for more information. Recreation area services include:
From Oakland:
Take Highway 24 eastbound to the Acalanes Rd. exit. Continue down the off ramp, through the light on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Continue on Mt. Diablo Blvd. for approximately 1 mile. The Recreation Area entrance will be on your right.
From Concord:
Take Highway 680 south to Highway 24 West. Take the Acalanes Rd./Upper Happy Valley Rd. exit. Loop under the freeway to the stoplight which will be Mt. Diablo Blvd. Make a left on to Mt. Diablo Blvd. and continue for approximately one mile. The Recreation Area entrance will be on your right. Click here for a map.
Go to the paid entrance, $6.00 parking for all day or metered for up to 2 hours, play structure to left, or go right and hike around lake which eventually leads to play structure.
