Posts Tagged ‘Lake Temescal’
Toxic algae blooms becoming more common at Lake Temescal and other East Bay swim sites
As global temperatures rise, the frequency and size of dangerous blue-green algae blooms are increasing worldwide. For East Bay residents, that means more warnings not to touch the water at local lakes and reservoirs. Warnings and closures have been seen across the East Bay in recent years, from Lake Anza in Berkeley to Lake Merritt…
Read MoreLake Temescal reopens after toxic scare
The popular swimming destination reopened after a toxin-producing blue-green algae forced a closure earlier this summer.
Read MoreWhere to swim in Oakland this summer
The typically foggy East Bay summer days don’t inspire a trip to the pool for most, but for the occasional day the sun does come out, there are still plenty of options to cool off with a dip, swim some laps or sign kids up for swim lessons in Oakland. Here’s our list.
Read MoreTemescal Regional Park remains an urban oasis for Oaklanders
Since the 1930s, Oaklanders have been flocking to Temescal Regional Park for swimming, fishing, picnicking and to simply take in the great outdoors.
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