In November 2005, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors approved a policy to allow the scattering of cremated remains in the Regional Parks. The guidelines are intended to ensure that the scattering complies with all State of California Health and Safety codes.
Special event permits are required for events such as walkathons, organized training's, athletic competitions, festivals, or other organized activities. In addition to the criteria above, a permit is also required for:
Encroachment Permits are now called Temporary Park Access (TPA) Permits.
Contractors or neighbors who want access to cross District land to get to private property for a short period of time (one day to one week) may apply for a Good Neighbor Access Permit.
A Vehicle Access Permit can be purchased with your picnic reservation for vehicle access to certain picnic sites. Certain sites are designated Drop-off Only, where vehicles can drop off picnic supplies, but then must be removed from the site within 30 minutes.