Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area — Attraction in Fremont

Quarry Lakes Regional Park is a terrific way for humans and pets of all stripes to enjoy the great outdoors of Fremont, CA.

This space is directly adjacent to Alameda Creek Regional Trail, which will be the focus of this review, as ACRT won't pop up as a Google Maps reviewable place.

Alameda Creek Regional Trail runs 12 miles in each direction from the mouth of Niles Canyon straight out to the baylands. The trail is completely paved the length of one side for wheeled things, like bicycles, roller blades and skateboards, and the other length is unpaved for walking, through-hiking, and horses. Along the length of the trail are "staging areas," places where you can park a car, get water and use a basic toilet. Some staging areas have picnic tables. Quarry Lakes charges a per-car entrance fee, and people not wanting to pay commonly park at Isherwood Staging Area - this means the free Isherwood parking can be tight at peak times. Dogs are allowed and must be either on-leash or under voice command. They mustn't be allowed to wander from their humans, or to swim in the channel. This is a good policy for human children as well as your fur babies, as this is one place new bicycle riders go to learn Far Away from cars.

Expect loads of wildlife, from deer, rabbits, and cats to soaring birds of prey like Coopers Hawks and...

We have lived literally next to Quarry Lakes for about 10 years but it took a pandemic for us to explore it more fully. . .truthfully it's because neither my husband nor myself like being outside. . .let alone outdoors. We bought our house because I insisted to live near -a- body of water and Quarry Lakes definitely fits that description. It also helps that my little one is out of training wheels so we can all go and it doesn't take quite so long to get there. So nice walking/biking trails - they are gravel, dirt, or sand so just be aware. No major hills - my kids are kindergarten age and a 3rd grader and we can navigate pretty well and fast. We've found climbing trees, places to skip rocks, observed all types of birds & waterfowl, seen a bunny rabbit, several California condors, and found their on-site citrus grove that you can sample. My little one wants to volunteer here when she's older. There's swimming and a beach but those are closed for COVID-19 purposes. Also they used to charge for parking but currently waived meaning this place is much busier now than ever - we went more at the beginning of the pandemic than later but still a great place to explore. And people fish...

Parking Fee: $5, there are many spots Restrooms: Plenty available throughout the trail Activities: Hiking Trail, Biking, Picnic, Fishing, Boat Launch (no boat rentals available)

For hiking trail, follow along Western Pacific Trail, it takes you around the lake. Don't forget to take a walk through the fruit orchard. As you hike along the trail, you'll also get to see the BART and Am Track passing by. Lots of solo park benches with great views of the rolling hills of the Niles

It's a great place for picnics with family. Kids and dog friendly. Parking Fee: $5, there are many spots Restrooms: Plenty available throughout the trail Activities: Hiking Trail, Biking, Picnic, Fishing, Boat Launch (no boat rentals available)

For hiking trail, follow along Western Pacific Trail, it takes you around the lake. Don't forget to take a walk through the fruit orchard. As you hike along the trail, you'll also get to see the BART and Am Track passing by. Lots of solo park benches with great views of the rolling hills of the Niles

It's a great place for picnics with family. Kids and dog friendly.

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