This is Lake Temescal, located at the junction of Highway 13 and Broadway Terrace. It is 10 acres in size and stocked with trout and other species for fishing with a permit. The fish were biting too. There is a beach for sun bathing and swimming is allowed in summer. Yesterday lots of people were there fishing, walking, running, and generally enjoying the fair weather. There was a surprisingly large gathering of nannies and their small charges near the play structure. The homes in the surrounding area were devastated by the 1991 Firestorm but the lake seems to have been spared. Until 1957 a train ran from here to downtown San Francisco across the Bay Bridge. We'd give anything to have that train back.
What a paceful image! It must be such a beautiful place to have a quiet walk...
ReplyDeleteGood shot of the lake, capturing the bird.
ReplyDelete«Louis» is always surprised at how many people don't know about Lake Temescal - your title is very appropriate.
Looks like a wonderful and peaceful place. Great shot:-)
ReplyDeleteI lived in Oakland for a brief time many years ago. The beautiful lakes are what I remember most. Interesting about the train. That would be welcome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful day at a beautiful lake!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for stopping by!
Wouldn't the train bring too much people on this beautiful and peaceful lake?
ReplyDeleteJe trouve tes photos sensationnelles !
ReplyDeleteBonne journée...
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Ditto on the great capture of the lake and the birds...they posed just right for you. Who knew about the lakes of Oakland. Just great.
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