This commemorative, photo-filled book was released on the 50th anniversary of the Park District to chronicle the founding and first half-century's growth of the Park District.
A probing account into the history of the Park District on its 75th anniversary. The book, by writer and oral history researcher Laura McCreery, focuses on the people, events, and issues that shaped the largest and most innovative regional park system in the country. Available online.
• First Female General Manager, page 2 • Swimming Facilities Open, page 3 • Honoring the Past, page 8 • Least Terns, page 10 • Migrant Birds, page 11 • Plan a Fishing Trip, page 13 • Sunol Events, page 14 • Word Search, page 15
• Fire Area Recovery, page 3 • Caretakers of Nature, page 4 • I-Spy, page 8 • Fantastic Foxes, page 9 • Make a Tick Kit, page 10 • New Del Valle Visitor Center, page 11 • Baits, Lures, and Rigs, page 13 • Search for Spring Blooms, page 15
• Community Survey Results, page 4 • Groundhog Day, page 6 • Make a New Year “Calennig”, page 8 • Marvelous Murietta Falls, page 11 • Ambassador Animals, page 12 • Outdoor Winter Activities, page 13 • Mushroom Ice Cream Recipe, page 15 • MLK, Jr. Day of Service, page 16
• eBikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors, page 4 • Kayaking/Boating, page 4 • Pole Walking/Hiking, page 5 • Monarchs at Ardenwood, page 5 • Trails Challenge 2020, page 6 • Ohlone Village Site Tour, page 7 • MLK Jr. Day of Service, page 13
• Summer Programs for Youth, page 4 • Kayaking Opportunities, page 5 • Free Outdoor Movie Night, page 5 • Tartan Day Scottish Fair, page 6 • Brewing on the Farm, page 6 • Bird Walks, page 10 • Alameda Earth Day Event, page 11 • Volunteer, page 13