Lafayette Reservior
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"Great Exercise, Great Picnic Area, Great Fishing!"
I grew up in Lafayette, CA. & I still visit 3+ times a year. Every time I am back home I go to the reservoir a couple times. I have been going since I was a little girl and now my daughter also enjoys this great park.
The Lafayette Reservoir has many things you can do. I like to lace up my sneakers put my daughter in the wagon and take a 3.5 mile walk around the paved trail. The trail has some hills so it's a great workout. There are two areas with picnic tables. I like walking to the right of the parking lot to finish at the left of the parking lot because there is a large grass area, picnic tables and a play structure for kids. We bring our lunch and have a picnic. If you don't have kids and want to end up in the area usually with less kids walk to the left of the parking lot and after the 3.5 miles you will end up at the other picnic area. You can also fish off the docks or rent a paddle boat. It is a great all day family activity.
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Rowboats and pedal boats can be rented. Private rowboats, canoes, kayaks and small sailboats are allowed if carried atop your auto (no gasoline engines). Launching docks and a small bait shop are added conveniences. A daily fishing access fee ($3.00) is required. (Fees here and at other EBMUD reservoirs cover costs of stocking fish taken by anglers.)
Families, groups and companies can reserve picnic areas holding 50 or 200 people. Many individual tables and barbecues accommodate smaller groups. Two play areas offer lively fun for children. The park has restrooms and a disabled-access fishing dock with adjacent parking.
The daily entry fee to the park is $6.00, and hours of operation range from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., depending on the season. Discounts for seniors and disabled persons are available also.
There is also metered parking for short durations, don't forget your quarters!
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"Great outdoors area, but costs money!"
We love the reservoir and had several Birthday BBQ parties there. The views of the reservoir are very nice and the trail is long and usually not very crowded (unless it's Saturday late morning/early afternoon). It can also get pretty windy there.
I'm mostly surprised by the fact that people have to pay to park at the reservoir and parking fees are not just a dollar, but something like $6... I can't remember exactly now.
Otherwise, it's a very nice place and is good for family fun :)
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"Good place to get energy out!"
Beautiful reservoir! The parking can be a little bit of a pain. So just remember to bring your quarters. The little ones may not enjoy the walk around the entire resevoir, so maybe bring a stroller and a few snacks to munch on along the way? Also they have a wonderful playground for the kids. Super cute! You can even rent paddle boats as well. Fishing is allowed with a permit!
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