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Originally constructed as a storage lake for drinking water, Temescal opened to the public in 1936 as one of the District's first three parks. The handsome stone building overlooking its lake was constructed in 1940 by Works Progress Administration crews.

Lake Temescal is a small reservoir in the Oakland hills, in northeastern Oakland, California. It is the centerpiece of Temescal Regional Recreation Area, also known as Temescal Regional Park (and originally, Lake Temescal Regional Park). It is a part of the East Bay Regional Park District . Contents 1 History 2 Present-day function 3 See also

Lake Temescal, overseen by the East Bay Regional Park District, is extremely clean with great views of the natural landscape, water, and overlooks the entire East Bay/Oakland Hills area once you hike up the hill-y trail. It's a good 2-3 mile hike that loops around one full circle.

Lake Temescal is truly an oasis, though located just next to a busy metropolis. When walking along the water’s edge, watch for birds like ducks, Canadian geese, cormorants, and kingfishers. In the spring, wild onions, lilies, and other flowers bloom along the west edge of the lake. On the Oak Bay Trail, you’ll climb a bit above the lake through some shaded woodland, with a bench at the halfway point that looks out at the hills.

Beach House at Temescal Regional Recreation Area Hours Office Hours (at the Brazilian Room): Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm Reservable Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-12midnight Saturday & Sunday, 9am-12midnight Address 6500 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 Phone (510) 544-3164 Download Map Lake Temescal Water Quality Conditions

Overview The 6.7-square-mile Temescal Creek Watershed spans the northernmost section of the Oakland hills and includes several regionally significant parks managed by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). South of Highway 24, two of the watershed’s four creeks drain the Montclair residential district and flow into Lake Temescal.