Lafayette Reservoir, November 6, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Thursday, November 6, 10 am - 2 pm

Lafayette Reservoir

3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette CA 94549

Park website: Lafayette Reservoir :: East Bay Municipal Utility District

Let's go back to the Rez! We'll paint in our favorite area around the Visitors' Center where you'll find beautiful views in all directions. 

Enter the park at 3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd. and drive up to the main parking lot. Stop there to buy a One-Day Parking Permit at the ticket machine, then head to the right to drive toward the boat rental and Visitors' Center area. Continue up that road and park at the upper level parking lot.

If you'd like, you can stop briefly in the Visitor's Center Loading Zone to drop off your gear first, then drive uphill to park. Or you can go ahead and park and make your way down to the shoreline on foot. There are steps going down to the front of the Visitors' Center, and there's also a gentle downhill trail at the other end of the parking lot. I'm attaching a map to help you find your way.

Parking permits are required, $7 for a One Day Permit. There are permit vending machines in the parking lot, but if those are broken you can also buy a parking permit at the Visitors' Center. Restrooms are open, rain cancels. Always a great spot -- hope to see you there!

Mystery Spot, Antioch, October 22, 2025

 

A note from Nancy -- I'll be painting at this pretty spot in Antioch on Wednesday, October 22 from around 10 am to 2 pm, and I always enjoy company! Email me if you'd like the deets, nrobertsart@sbcglobal.net

Diablo View near Northgate HS, October 11 & 18, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air and Jade Fon Paint-Out

Saturdays, October 11 & 18, 10 am - 2 pm

Field across from Northgate High School

Parking Option A: street parking near Northgate HS, 425 Castle Rock Rd., Walnut Creek CA 94598

Parking Option B: street parking on Trails End Dr., Walnut Creek CA 94598

(Jade Fon Painters please note, this is a change to our calendar to adjust for the new Paint Pleasanton dates, Oct 25 & 26)

The next two Saturdays, Oct 11 and 18, we'll be painting at one of our favorite locations, the wide-open field and Diablo view across from Northgate High School. You'll find great views all along the wide, paved trail. The gravel edge is a bridle path so let’s not block it with our set-ups (horses don't like umbrellas!) Also, keep an eye out for poison oak and ticks in grassy areas.

Parking Option A: In front of Northgate High School you can park in the wide gravel shoulder across the street or find a spot along the curb.

Parking Option B: For access to the top end of the trail you can park on Trails End Drive. Just beyond the roundabout on Oak Grove Rd. turn left onto North Gate Rd., then right on Trails End Dr. Park near the end of the street where you'll see a pedestrian gate to the trail.

Please note -- there are no public restrooms at this location, so plan ahead. There are shopping centers within a short drive. Admission is free, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!