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Attention East Bay Aggies! The East Bay Alumni Network invites you to join them for an afternoon of fun, picnicking at Lake Chabot.
Make sure to pack a picnic lunch and bring any goodies you’d like to share! There is a BBQ area within the reserved space if you would like to grill up any food (you are responsible for bringing all supplies needed and cleaning up afterward). Wine and beer are permitted, though please remember this is a family event.
Bring any lawn games you may have; if we get enough cornhole sets we could even have a tournament!
All Aggies are welcome to attend this event (alumni, students, parents & family, and friends). There’s no better way to kick off summer than a day at Lake Chabot!
When: Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Heron Picnic Site (see map below), Lake Chabot, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Cost: Free to attend, though please register so we know to expect you. There is a $5 fee to park in the parking lot.
What To Bring:
- Picnic Lunch
- Lawn Games
- Camping Chair (the space has 4 picnic tables with limited seating)
- Aggie Spirit!
Because Chabot is a drinking water reservoir, swimming, and gasoline motorboats are not allowed. Pedal boats and kayaks (single & double) are available to rent at the Lake Chabot Marina & Café. If you would like to take a tour of the lake, the Lake Chabot Queen departs at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. In addition to rentals and tours, the café offers snacks and drinks, lakeside sundries (hats, sunscreen, water bottles), bait & tackle, and branded apparel. They also sell state fishing licenses and the daily access permits required to fish on the lake. Renting of equipment/watercraft is all voluntary and you assume all responsibility/liability for any injuries or damaged property.
Heron Picnic Area Description: Heron has four 10-ft picnic tables, one 10-ft serving table, one double BBQ, and one drinking fountain with a spigot. Chemical toilets are located 25 yards away. It is a shady site located adjacent to a lawn area, and about 40 yards up a gravel incline. Lawn areas, volleyball courts & horseshoe pits are not reservable. Volleyball & horseshoe equipment may be rented at the Marina concession stand ($5 + $30 refundable deposit). Generators and bounce houses are NOT allowed.