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Castle Rock Pool is a popular seasonal swimming facility situated within the Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area in Walnut Creek, CA. Operated by the East Bay Regional Park District, it offers a large main swimming pool and a separate children's pool, complemented by shaded picnic areas. It serves as a favored summer destination for families and typically operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
The pools at Castle Rock Pool are not heated; therefore, their temperatures fluctuate based on the prevailing weather conditions.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This location is widely praised as an 'amazing oasis' and 'gem,' offering a secluded and low-traffic swimming experience, ideal for a hot day. While it requires a bit of a hike to access, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. Entry is cash-only (e.g., $10 for two adults and one child). The facility provides excellent amenities including plenty of lounge chairs, clean bathrooms, water fountains, and lifeguards, with free life vests available. A swim test is required for the deep end, but the shallow end is accessible to all. The pool is noted for not being heavily chlorinated, and other amenities like nature trails and a baseball field are also present, making it a great spot for families and friends.
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August 4th, 2024Rebecca McGuigan
Amazing oasis! It’s a bit of a hike to get to it, which keeps it low traffic. Being cash for the entry fee - two adults and one child (4 years) was $10. Plenty of lounge chairs, water fountain, bathrooms, and life guards. They have life vests to borrow for free. You can swim in the shallow side no questions asked, but you have to pass a swim test for the deep end. It’s easy enough though and doesn’t take long. Just a gorgeous spot for a dip on a hot day!
August 18th, 2019Stephanie L.
What a gem! Great secluded pool close to home tucked away in WC. Minimal people and the pool was not heavily chlorinated. There’s a few trails for nature walks and a baseball field too. What a find!
November 6th, 2024Ken Kellogg
Tidewater Oil/Associated/Flying A held their annual company picnic here when I was a kid late 50's. I mostly remember the pool and it being a bit hot there
May 5th, 2024Juliana Salazar
Amazing I went with my family and friends the bathrooms are clean everything is perfect for a family swim
October 8th, 2017Anna Armstrong
It's a good place to swim
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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