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    Lake Anza

    Tilden Regional Park, Kensington, CaliforniaLakePublic seasonal swimming

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    Lake Anza is a seasonal public swimming lake with a sandy beach in Tilden Regional Park.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    $5 ages 18–61; $3 ages 2–17; $3 ages 62+ or disabled; free under 2.
    Swim hours
    11am–6pm; open weekends and holidays from May 16 to September 27.
    Facilities
    Sandy beach, changing rooms, drinking water, parking
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguards are posted during the swim season; swim at your own risk when lifeguards are not on duty.
    Dogs
    Dogs are not allowed in the swim facility.
    Managed by
    East Bay Regional Park District

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Lake Anza Road off Central Park Drive, Berkeley.

    37.8957, -122.2507

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not swim for 3 days after a rainstorm.
    • Keep water out of your mouth.
    • Shower and towel dry after leaving the water.
    • Check posted water-quality signs.

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    Questions about Lake Anza

    Can you swim at Lake Anza?

    Yes. Public swimming is allowed in the designated swim area during the swim season, with a beach access fee. Swim at your own risk when lifeguards are absent.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Anza?

    $5 ages 18–61; $3 ages 2–17; $3 ages 62+ or disabled; free under 2.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Anza?

    Dogs are not allowed in the swim facility.

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