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Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA
925-846-3000
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Pleasanton
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Water Parks, Parks
Activities: Swimming, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing
Description: A public water park with slides, a picnic area, hiking, fishing, swimming and fun for the family.
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Pleasanton, CA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Great place if you want to listen to blaring mariachi music from boom boxes while you try to cool off and enjoy what was supposed to be nature. We pay taxes to support this place, but can't really use it. The entrance fees should cover their expenses perhaps. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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We go every weekend with our lab. Tons of other off-leash dogs who are exploring the woods and small ponds. Its a great, short nature walk. More

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Pleasanton, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Nice place to spend with kids. It's fairly small, not over commercialized, and has everything you need to have fun - warm fresh water, shallow swimming area, rental boats, small beach. There are some water slides, but they are dated and usually there is a long line on a hot day, so this is not the best part. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

often good fishing; (stocked). Summer swimming area with beach. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

This is very fun and you get a lot of excersize walking up those hills! The beach next to it is horrible though. Its really dirty. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

A nice swimming area with summer life guards; snack bar; plenty of areas to go for walks or ride bikes. More

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Pleasanton, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2011
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My kids went to Shadowcliffs from the time they were babies till the end of middle school. The beach is nice, the water shallow enough for youngsters, the snack bar is cheap, and the waterslides are great for killing an hour or so. They are usually wiped out after schlepping up the stairs and waiting in line. Go to the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2008
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Shadow Cliffs is a fun regional park for families looking for a nice place to let the kids play in the water and sand and spend some time having a picnic or BBQ. The water has a very gentle slope making it a great place for toddlers and little ones to play in the water safely and there are plenty... More

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