CASTAIC SPORTS COMPLEX |
CASTAIC LAKE RECREATION AREA
| CASTAIC REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX |
Twenty acres
of this 51 acre site was completed in the summer of 1993. In the 1995 Phase II
development, lights were installed on the three softball diamonds, an
additional multipurpose field was developed, and the second comfort station was
added with picnic tables and braziers.
Phase III is
in final stages of development on additional landscaping, parking, roads, paved
walkways, and site drainage systems. The complex includes a gymnasium with
indoor basketball court, 2 community rooms, and even a kitchen. Outside, there
are 3 more basketball courts, a baseball field, a softball field, comfort
stations, ramadas, and family picnic units. There is a children's play area
and a preschool activity schedule is also planned. Take a Tour of the
Recreation Complex
Call now to be a volunteer
at the Castaic Sports Complex. With the increasing activities at the Complex,
volunteers are needed more than ever. All ages are welcome and encouraged to
sign up. Call Jeff Dorst at: (661) 775-8865. |
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| CASTAIC LAKE RECREATION AREA |
The Castaic
Lake facility consists of two separate lakes. The main Reservoir has
approximately 34 miles of shoreline and is a "V" shaped body of water. The east
arm of the lake is open to sailing, fishing, and slow boating. The west arm is
reserved for water-skiing and fast boating with a designated area next to the
dam for all personal watercraft. An 18-lane ramp is located on the east side of
the dam and the west side of the dam offers a six-lane ramp. There are picnic
facilities located at both ramps.
On the southside of
the dam is the Afterbay, or Lagoon. The west side is surrounded by parkland,
sandy beaches, and swimming in designated areas. Shoreline fishing and a
campground is available seven days a week on the east
side.
As one of Southern California's premier
amusement and outdoor sporting attractions, Castaic Lake Recreation Area offers
many activities to visitors of all ages. All forms of boating, fishing, water
skiing, jet skiing, lake tours, hiking, biking, camping, motocross, and
swimming are available throughout the summer months. All within a short drive
from downtown Los Angeles.
Castaic Lake is regularly
stocked with trout and offers the opportunity to catch large and small mouth
bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie. The main reservoir is home to the second
and third-largest largemouth bass caught on record, weighing in at 22.01
pounds, and 21.12 pounds each.
Castaic Lake is host
to many special events. Fishing tournaments, Hobie regattas, mountain bike
races, triathlons, jet ski races, motocross races, 4th of July fireworks
display, and the annual Winter Magic Festival with a colorful boat parade of
lights.
Castaic Lake is open for day use from sunrise
to sunset every day except December 25th. The park is constantly patrolled by
Park Police for your safety and assistance. Highly trained lifeguards enforce
boating safety and administer first aid if necessary.
Take a Tour of
the Castaic State Recreation Area
(The tour involves loading 2
photos per slide. You may have to restart the tour for proper viewing time from
cache.)
The 8,000 acre park is operated and
maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Volunteer opportunities are currently coordinated by "The Friends of Castaic
Lake". For more information call the Castaic Lake Office at (661)
257-4050. |
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