Temescal Regional Recreation Area
About this place
North Temescal, Stream Side, Park View and Big Rock picnic areas have barbecues; personal charcoal/propane BBQs allowed in designated picnic areas. Barbecues prohibited within the swim area itself. Red Flag fire bans apply.
Good to know
Hours
- 5:00 AM–10:00 PMgeneral park hours
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PMgate hours
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PMswim area hours, weekends and holidays May 16–Sept. 27 and Monday through Friday June 1–Aug. 14
Fees
- $5 per trailered vehicleApril through October when kiosk is attended; no vehicle access in South Broadway Terrace lot
- $5 per vehicleApril through October when kiosk is attended
- $25 per busNorth lot only; no vehicle access for buses in South Broadway Terrace lot
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Common questions
Can you grill at Temescal Regional Recreation Area?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Temescal Regional Recreation Area. Grills are already provided on site. None for provided grills; 5 group picnic sites reservable. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None for provided grills; 5 group picnic sites reservable.
Is there a fee at Temescal Regional Recreation Area?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $5 per trailered vehicle · April through October when kiosk is attended; no vehicle access in South Broadway Terrace lot. See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Temescal Regional Recreation Area?
allowed; swim area open spring through fall with lifeguards on duty during posted periods; swimming permitted only in designated swim area; swimming also allowed at your own risk when lifeguards not on duty when park open April through October.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not allowed in the lake and the beach.
What are the hours at Temescal Regional Recreation Area?
5:00 AM–10:00 PM · general park hours; 8:00 AM–10:00 PM · gate hours; 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · swim area hours, weekends and holidays May 16–Sept. 27 and Monday through Friday June 1–Aug. 14.
