Lake Anza

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lake_name = Lake Anza
image_lake = Lake Anza.jpg
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location = Contra Costa County, California
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type = reservoir
inflow = Wildcat Creek
outflow = Wildcat Creek
catchment = convert|1.56|sqmi|km2|abbr=on
basin_countries = United States
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Lake Anza is a recreational swimming reservoir in Tilden Regional Park, which is located in the Berkeley Hills above Berkeley, California.

The lake was developed with the building of a small dam in 1938. It was named by the East Bay Regional Park Board in honor of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza.cite book|first=Erwin|last=Gudde| coauthors =William Bright |title=California Place Names|year=2004|edition=Fourth ed.|publisher=University of California Press|pages=p. |id=ISBN 0-520-24217-3]

The lake is open for swimming from May to September. During this time there is an entry fee required, lifeguards are on duty, and a snack bar is open. The swimming area is restricted to the water alongside a sandy and grassy beach area which is about 70 yards (64 m) long. The lake area includes amenities such as locker rooms, bathrooms, and large parking areas. There are areas around the lake reserved for waterfowl, and other areas for dogs.

ee also

*List of lakes in the San Francisco Bay Area

External links

* [http://findlakes.com/lake_anza_california~ca00161.htm Findlakes] maps of Lake Anza
* [http://home.pacbell.net/leewaysf/lakeanza.html Lake Anza]
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