Lakeshore Park — Attraction in Newark

Visiting for the first time during my brief stay here in CA. Though it was not a sunny day, I came here with lot of enthusiasm and expectations as a Wildlife Photographer. Regular joggers and walkers, both from the Teens and seniors were seen enjoying their daily drills. Though there was a Notice Board prohibiting visitors against feeding the Birds, one can see the people from the neighborhood giving them the feed. ( As an ardent birder, I'm against this practice.). The lake is kept neat and clean, though surrounded by residential apartments and Colony. I have enjoyed the activities of Geese, Ducks and Gulls. Quite a lot of Photographs I cd click. Had there been sun above, it wd have been a Bonus. Nevertheless the good ones are posted here. No doubt a Birders' paradise! Demands...

I've been coming to this park since I learned how to walk. Years ago, we used to grab bags of stale bread and feed the ducks. Nowadays, it is discouraged as you don't want our feathered friends to become dependent on human handouts.

This manmade lake in the 'burbs encircles an "island" with houses, but the best part are the waterfowl! I noticed that various populations tend to take over depending on the time of year. Ducks, seagulls, geese, pelicans, coots, shags, etc. Right now it's the coots! Those crazy black birds with the white beaks and the red eyes. Their feet are pretty trippy too -- rubbery yellowish black webby things.

Great spot for a run or walk, if you have a toddler just watch out for those crazy groups of geese that like to chase you! Sometimes they can be bigger...

Lake is murky and algae filled so anything caught here is not for consumption. It's unfortunate because several decades ago, it was clean and well maintained according to the locals that grew up fishing this lake. Recently, the City of Newark has enabled regular aeration to circulate water and improve the quality reintroducing oxygen back into the water. They have instituted weed abatement thus improving the overall condition. Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved fish stocking allowing the city to run Fishing in the City events again. Now just like old times, people can now enjoy a thriving ecosystem. I do hope someday portable restrooms become available for public use and not just for...