Quarry Lakes is located in Fremont, Ca. Before being turned into a beautiful park, it was a gravel quarry from about 1912 until 1972. Between 1975 and 1992, the East Bay Regional Parks District and the Alameda County Water District purchased the land and started to convert the land into a Park. The 471 acre park opened up in 2000:
Quarry Lakes is a gem and I am lucky that it is 10 minutes from my house and I need to spend more time there.
Beautiful nature photos!
ReplyDeleteit must be wonderful to be able to live in such an area.
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So lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very beautiful place to stroll and be still and be at peace :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I agree you should spend more time there. Looks peaceful.
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We have quarry lakes on nearby Texada Island where rock was removed for the cement plant. It was a favourite spot for local swimmers in the summer until it was closed due to trash being left behind. - Margy
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful there.
ReplyDeleteThere´s not too many parks. Everyone is a gem. You´re lucky to live near place like that. Happy strolls!
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate to have such beauty on your doorstep.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely there so peaceful too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a safetastic week Patrick 😷😷😷
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are indeed lucky! I am sure the area must look different in different seasons..
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful views there!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely. I don't think I've ever been there, even during the year I lived in Fremont (near Lake Elizabeth).
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week, and stay safe!
Any where there is water (even a puddle) is a good place to be! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty place.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty photos! Looks like a lovely park. Nice that it’s so close to you! Thanks for linking on Amanda’s Books and More!
ReplyDeleteAlways great places to go and enjoy the wildlife. Hubby and I enjoy these kinds of outings.
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Have a fabulous day, Patrick. 😎
How wonderful to have such a place so close! I am amazed at what can be done with an old quarry. There are several here in New Zealand that have been turned into water gardens.
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Patrick, it looks like an amazing and very relaxing place to walk and sit and ponder life. I wish I had more places like this nearer to my home. Thanks for linking up with me!
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What a lovely piece of nature! Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteLove the relaxing greens and blossoms. So calming :)
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