# Union Reservoir > Reservoir offers a huge sandy beach with shallow waters ideal for kids and a dog-friendly beach where dogs can swim. The area stays peaceful and relaxing with no motorized watercraft allowed, and mature shade trees provide ample cool spots. Paddleboard and kayak rentals come with lessons and life jackets, making water activities accessible and safe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/UnionReservoir ## What it is good for - Dog Friendly — 9.3/10 - Fun Activities — 8/10 - Beach — 7.9/10 - Fish — 6.7/10 - Parking Available — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "It's a gorgeous spot and dog friendly with a great beach." - "The beach here has great sandy entry and shallow waters for kids." - "You need to arrive early for Parking Available, especially on summer weekends." ## Good to know - Arrive early on summer weekends to secure parking before it fills up. - Parking costs $10, and it's best to have cash ready. - The dog-friendly beach area allows dogs to swim and play. - No alcohol is allowed on the premises. - Paddleboarding and kayaking include a lesson and life jacket fitting. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.