Contra Loma Regional Park Explained

Contra Loma Regional Park
Nearest City:Antioch, California
Coordinates:37.9729°N -121.8217°W
Area:780acres
Operator:East Bay Regional Park District

Contra Loma Regional Park is a 780acres regional park in Contra Costa County, California. It is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system. It is located in the city of Antioch and includes an 80acres reservoir.[1]

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is updating its long-term plan for the Contra Loma Regional Park and the adjacent Antioch Community Park. The previous plan was written in 1975, before a population boom hit eastern Contra Costa County.[2]

The reservoir, which is owned by the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), is available for year-round fishing and a lifeguarded swim lagoon for summertime swimming.[3] Fishing is allowed, but those who wish to fish must purchase a Daily Fishing Access Permit. There is also an access fee. The reservoir contains catfish, black and striped bass, bluegill, trout, and redear sunfish.

Biking is allowed. Alcoholic drinks are prohibited everywhere in the park.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contra Loma Regional Park official web page. 2008-12-31.
  2. http://www.contracostatimes.com/contra-costa-times/ci_25779680/plan-looks-at-future-antiochs-contra-loma-regional "Plan looks at future of Antioch's Contra Loma Regional Park."
  3. Web site: Contra Loma Regional Park. www.ebparks.org. 2016-05-25.