GM Message: Celebrating 90 Years of Regional Parks
For many people, the East Bay Regional Parks have provided a lifetime of memories. Whether it’s taking a first hike, catching a first fish, or riding the steam train at Tilden, many of us have lasting memories and a deep appreciation of the Park District’s beautiful parks, shorelines, and trails.
This year is the Park District’s 90th anniversary, a remarkable milestone, and a reason to celebrate. Founded in 1934 by residents who, in the depths of the great depression, elected to tax themselves to preserve and provide public access to nature, the Park District today has 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and environmental education in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Celebrate 90 years of your East Bay Regional Parks at ParkFest! Join us on May 11, 2024, from 10am to 4pm at Lake Chabot Regional Park for a FREE community birthday celebration. Activities will include music, live performances, a kids’ zone, food trucks, eco-friendly activities, and much more. Free parking and admission. More information about ParkFest can be found at ebparks.org/parkfest.
