Grass Valley Park
Nobody swims at Grass Valley Park. Swimming is not permitted in Grass Valley Lake — the ALA's own rules — and the park itself (gated, at 614 Golf Course Rd) is members-only anyway. For open-to-everyone swimming, head to Lake Gregory, about 10 minutes away.
The facts
- Open to the public
- No — ALA members and registered guests only
- Cost
- No public admission at any price
- Parking
- Members-only lot inside the gate
- Drive from Lake Arrowhead
- 5 min from Lake Arrowhead Village (if you can get in)
Getting there
614 Golf Course Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Get directions →What it is
Grass Valley Park sits on little Grass Valley Lake near the Lake Arrowhead Country Club, and it's one of the Arrowhead Lake Association's member amenities — a gated park with picnic tables, a BBQ area, a children's playground, restrooms, and shoreline fishing (California license required). What it is not is a swim spot: the ALA's rules state plainly that swimming is not permitted in Grass Valley Lake, and watercraft — kayaks, paddleboards, boats — are prohibited too. Like the main lake's beach clubs, entry requires current ALA membership (deeded lake rights in Arrowhead Woods) or registration as a member's guest.
It shows up in search results and on maps looking like a public park; more than a few visitors have driven up to a locked gate. Save yourself the trip unless you're with a member — and even then, bring a picnic, not a towel.
If you're not a member
Your actual options are covered on this site: Lake Gregory is about 10 minutes from here with a full public swim beach, and Green Valley Lake is the quiet option 25 minutes east. The full rundown of who can access Lake Arrowhead itself — including resort-guest options that don't require owning property — is on the lake access page.
Frequently asked questions
Can the public visit Grass Valley Park?
No. It's a gated, members-only Arrowhead Lake Association facility. Entry requires ALA membership or being a member's registered guest.
Can you swim in Grass Valley Lake?
No — not even as a member. The Arrowhead Lake Association's rules state that swimming is not permitted in Grass Valley Lake, and watercraft are prohibited as well. The lake is for shoreline fishing and scenery. The nearest public swimming is Lake Gregory in Crestline.
Facts on this page last verified July 18, 2026. Fees, hours, and access rules change seasonally — confirm with the official source before a long drive.