Pond Area Parking Lot to be Closed for Re-Paving, Starting February 8
The parking lot at the District’s Reclamation Area is scheduled to be temporarily closed for resurfacing/repaving. The lot closure is currently anticipated to start on February 8, weather permitting, and is expected to continue for an estimated two-to-three weeks. During this time there will be no vehicle access to the Reclamation Area parking lot. For the public's safety, pedestrian access is discouraged during this construction work.
 
Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to weather, unforeseen circumstances, or other factors. This web page will be updated with any changes to this anticipated timetable.

The District apologizes for this temporary disruption. The end result will be a smoother, more convenient parking area for the public to use when accessing the Reclamation Area ponds.

Please note that from late January through early February there will be paving work underway at the Reclamation Area Maintenance Shop, located at the northeast corner of the pond area. During that work, visitors to the ponds will see increased construction traffic along the trails and the levees. Please use extra caution and be aware of vehicles and equipment if you are on the trails during this work.

Attendant Monitoring/Limiting Parking at Reclamation Area Lot
Other than periodic temporary road closures due to ongoing construction of the Secondary Treatment Plant Upgrade and Recycled Water Expansion Project, Smith Ranch Road is typically open on weekdays. Please note that to promote social distancing and maintain safe separation from construction activities, on weekdays an attendant at the gate near the main entrance to the District will be limiting the number of vehicles to the maximum number of spaces in the parking lot. When the parking lot is full, no additional vehicles will be allowed to enter, until a vehicle exits. The attendant will be enforcing this limitation Monday through Friday until 4 pm. This parking lot control will be in place until further notice – we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause our visitors.

Potential Future Road Closures/Access Limitations
Ongoing construction in the coming months may require temporary closure of the entrance gate and/or Smith Ranch Road on short notice, for the safety of the public. Future closures will affect access to the reclamation area. Please check this website frequently for updates.

Social Distancing
When visiting the reclamation area, please utilize all social distancing practices, for your safety and that of other visitors, and be aware of construction vehicles on Smith Ranch Road.