Volunteers Needed For Park District’s Annual California Coastal Cleanup Event

Join the East Bay Regional Park District in its effort to clean and preserve East Bay shorelines and waterways during the 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Park District has selected seven parks for cleanup, including bayside beaches, shoreline trails, and inland lakes. Staff and volunteers will work together to collect and dispose of litter and recyclables, beautify the shorelines, and help maintain delicate ecosystems. At last year’s event, an estimated 8,253 pounds of trash was collected by Park District volunteers.

Each year, volunteers often discover strange and wonderful oddities while cleaning the shores. As a special way to celebrate the 40 years of Coastal Cleanup milestone, volunteers who find an odd or interesting item will earn an East Bay Regional Park District beach towel (while supplies last). Some of the most unusual finds include: a 2006 couples skating trophy, hand-carved wooden ship decorations, and even a wedding dress! 

Participants are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, hats, gloves, and sunscreen. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own trash-hunting gear, but garbage bags and gloves will be supplied by the Park District for those who need them. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, keeping safety along the shoreline in mind. Layered clothing is recommended. The Park District will also provide snacks and water throughout the event. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

All locations welcome drop-ins, although registration is appreciated. Visit the Coastal Cleanup Day webpage, or call (510) 544-2229 for more information.

Park District Coastal Cleanup Day Sites:

• Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda – Near Intersection of Otis St. and 8th St., More Info
• Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore – Fiesta Grande Picnic Site, More Info & Visitor Center, More Info
• Hayward Regional Shoreline, Hayward – West Winton Avenue Staging Area, More Info
• Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, Martinez – Main Parking Area, More Info
• Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland – Arrowhead Marsh Staging Area, More Info & Oakport Fields More Info
• Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Richmond – Rydin Road Staging Area, More Info
• Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond – Giant Staging Area, More Info

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The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and environmental education. The Park District receives an estimated 30 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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