Lake Anza
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Lake Anza is a recreational swimming reservoir
in Tilden Regional Park
, which is located in the Berkeley Hills
above Berkeley, California
.
The lake was developed with the building of a small dam in 1938. It was named by the East Bay Regional Park Board in honor of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza
.
The lake is open for swimming from May to September. During this time there is an entry fee required, lifeguards are on duty, and a snack bar is open. The swimming area is restricted to the water alongside a sandy and grassy beach area which is about 70 yards (64 m) long. There is an adult swim area with a length of 40 meters or 44 yards.
Across from the main beach is a trail that leads to a 15 ft (4.6 m) rock. During times when lifeguards are off duty, one can dive off the rock and also skinny dip.
The lake area includes amenities such as changing rooms, bathrooms (toilet
s), and large parking areas. There are areas around the lake reserved for waterfowl, and other areas for dogs.
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
in Tilden Regional Park
Tilden Regional Park
Tilden Regional Park, also known as "Tilden" , is a regional park in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is situated between the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge....
, which is located in the Berkeley Hills
Berkeley Hills
The Berkeley Hills are a range of the Pacific Coast Ranges that overlook the northeast side of the valley that surrounds San Francisco Bay. They were previously called the "Contra Costa Range/Hills" , but with the establishment of Berkeley and the University of California, the current usage was...
above Berkeley, California
Berkeley, California
Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington...
.
The lake was developed with the building of a small dam in 1938. It was named by the East Bay Regional Park Board in honor of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza
Juan Bautista de Anza
Juan Bautista de Anza Bezerra Nieto was a Novo-Spanish explorer and Governor of New Mexico for the Spanish Empire.-Early life:...
.
The lake is open for swimming from May to September. During this time there is an entry fee required, lifeguards are on duty, and a snack bar is open. The swimming area is restricted to the water alongside a sandy and grassy beach area which is about 70 yards (64 m) long. There is an adult swim area with a length of 40 meters or 44 yards.
Across from the main beach is a trail that leads to a 15 ft (4.6 m) rock. During times when lifeguards are off duty, one can dive off the rock and also skinny dip.
The lake area includes amenities such as changing rooms, bathrooms (toilet
Toilet
A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human excrement, often found in a small room referred to as a toilet/bathroom/lavatory...
s), and large parking areas. There are areas around the lake reserved for waterfowl, and other areas for dogs.
See also
- Lake TemescalLake TemescalLake Temescal is a small lake in the northeastern hills section of Oakland, California. It is the centerpiece of Temescal Regional Park...
- List of lakes in California
- List of lakes in the San Francisco Bay Area
- List of reservoirs and dams in California