Del Valle Regional Park
Updated: May 28, 2022
If you are ever in the Livermore Valley area, take the time to check out Del Valle Regional Park!
Your outdoor activity style can be satisfied here; Del Valle has something for everyone.
Growing up in Livermore, I loved visiting Del Valle. In high school, I would come to the lake to swim with friends, enjoy a hike, and take in the beautiful views. Del Valle is filled with trails, wildflowers, wildlife and memories to be made. Del Valle is not only family-friendly, but it is dog and horse-friendly too!
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Before Arriving/Arrival
Before heading to Del Valle, I recommend taking the time to prepare for your trip. Taking the time to gather everything you want to bring ahead of time, will ensure that you do not forget anything important. Del Valle Regional Parks provides visitors with a 'New Visitors' guide (click here), to get guests started on the right foot.
A little preparation can go a long way, in ensuring that you have a wonderful time all day long. Some items that I always bring with me are:
The drive to Del Valle is very scenic and it is easy to become distracted by the views. Be careful of cyclists during this drive!
Park Curfew: 10pm - 5am
Park Gate Hours: Jan/Feb: 7am-6pm, Mar: 6am-7pm, Apr: 6am-8pm, May-Labor Day: 6am-9pm, After Labor Day-Sept 30: 6am-8pm, Oct: 6am-7pm, Nov/Dec: 7am-6pm
Del Valle Visitor Center Hours: Open Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays, 9:30 am to 3 pm. Closed all other days including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Cost Parking:
$6 per vehicle
$4 per trailered vehicle
$25 per bus.
No parking fee at Arroyo staging
No drop-offs of any kind
| Dog: $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free |
*** If you plan on visiting parks in the East Bay Regional Park District often, I would recommend purchasing their annual membership. The regular membership is $60.00 and provides you with access to all 73 of east bay's regional parks. The annual pass also covers the dog fee, up to 3 dogs. ***
Address 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4524 Del Valle Visitor Center: (510) 544-3146 Marina: (925) 449-5201
Activities
Del Valle Regional Park has motorboats, patio boats, pedal boats, and canoes to rent at the Each Beach Marina. If kayaking is more your style (as it is my preferred water activity), you can rent kayaks at the east beach Kayak Center.
Some of my favorite activities to do while I am at Del Valle are kayaking, hiking, and enjoying a scenic lunch. The best time to go to the lake is during the week. I know this is not feasible in everyone's lifestyle, but during the week it is quiet enough to spot deers, observe the wildlife, and enjoy a hike. During the summer the lake tends to be busier than during the fall, winter, and spring months. There are picnic tables throughout the park and public bathrooms.
Del Valle Regional Park offers cabin camping, family camping, group camping, and equestrian camping. Though I have never been camping at this lake, I can see it being a great option, especially for introducing camping to your family or friends.
I recently visited Del Valle's visitor center and learned about the 29th annual East Bay Regional Park trails challenge for 2022! It is free to be a part of and you can learn more about it here! I received an informational booklet about all of the East Bay Regional Parks and a shirt with the logo chosen for this year's challenge, all for free. This challenge is a great way to stay active and support/discover the local regional parks in East Bay.
Park Calendar/Resources
Looking to see what events Del Valle hosts? Del Valle has an event calendar with upcoming activities. I have yet to attend any of the events that Del Valle has to offer, but now that I have moved back to the Bay Area, I will be utilizing their calendar.
Resources
I hope you get the chance to visit Livermore and check out Del Valle Regional Park! Comment below if you have gone before or a favorite hike you may have. :)
Thank you for the recommendation! I went and took my family to Del Valle for a picnic day and had a wonderful time. My kids loved it.
Del Valle is one of my favorite places to go and walk my dog!