Overview
Know before you go! View ParkFinder and alerts/notices below before heading out to parks. Some trails, park areas, swim facilities, may be temporarily closed -- due to weather conditions, water/algae conditions, park projects, habitat restoration, or repairs and maintenance.
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Park Closure Posted | Diablo Foothills | Closure Notice: Trails CLOSED Tuesday, July 2, 2024, due to extreme fire conditions and excessive heat. Other areas are open, including picnic areas, lawn areas, etc. Fire Danger Levels and Restrictions | Closure Notice | |
Park Closure Posted | Tilden | Closure Notice: Trails CLOSED Tuesday, July 2, 2024, due to extreme fire conditions and excessive heat. Other areas are open, including picnic areas, lawn areas, etc. Fire Danger Levels and Restrictions | Closure Notice | |
Park Closure Posted | Anthony Chabot, Bishop Ranch, Black Diamond Mines, Briones, Brushy Peak, Carquinez Strait, Claremont Canyon, Contra Loma, Crockett Hills, Dry Creek Pioneer, Dublin Hills, Five Canyons, Garin, Huckleberry, Las Trampas, Leona Canyon, Mission Peak, Morgan Territory, Ohlone Wilderness, Pleasanton Ridge, Round Valley, Sibley, Sobrante Ridge, Sunol, Sycamore Valley, Tilden Nature Area, Vargas Plateau, Vasco Caves, Waterbird, Wildcat Canyon | Closure Notice: Park CLOSED through Friday morning, July 5, (subject to change) due to Extreme Fire Conditions/Heat. Closure Notice | Fire Danger Levels and Restrictions | |
Red Flag Posted | Anthony Chabot, Antioch/Oakley, Ardenwood, Bay Point, Big Break, Bishop Ranch, Black Diamond Mines, Briones, Brooks Island, Browns Island, Brushy Peak, Carquinez Strait, Castle Rock, Claremont Canyon, Contra Loma, Coyote Hills, Crockett Hills, Crown Beach, Cull Canyon, Del Valle, Diablo Foothills, Don Castro, Dry Creek Pioneer, Dublin Hills, Dumbarton Quarry Campground, Five Canyons, Garin, Hayward, Huckleberry, Judge John Sutter, Kennedy Grove, Lake Chabot, Las Trampas, Leona Canyon, Little Hills, Martin Luther King Jr., Martinez, see Radke Martinez, McLaughlin Eastshore, Miller/Knox, Mission Peak, Morgan Territory, Ohlone Wilderness, Oyster Bay, Pleasanton Ridge, Point Isabel, Point Pinole, Quarry Lakes, Radke Martinez, Reinhardt Redwood, Roberts, Round Valley, Shadow Cliffs, Sibley, Sobrante Ridge, Sunol, Sycamore Valley, Temescal, Thurgood Marshall, Tilden, Tilden Botanic Garden, Tilden Nature Area, Vargas Plateau, Vasco Caves, Waterbird, Wildcat Canyon | RED FLAG WARNING - Level 2 restrictions in effect DISTRICT WIDE for EXTREME Fire Danger on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. • No open fires or barbeques of any type. Gas-fueled stoves are permitted in all areas. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Iron Horse Regional Trail | Pavement Repairs - San Ramon 2 sections of Iron Horse Trail in San Ramon will be closed from 6/10/24 to 7/31/24 for pavement repairs. The affected areas are between Greenbrook Dr and Norris Canyon Rd, and between Montevideo Dr and Alcosta Blvd. | |
Area Closure Posted | Carquinez Strait | Picnic area at Eckley Pier is closed The picnic area at Eckley Pier is closed due to a Kinder Morgan pipeline replacement project. The picnic area is anticipated to reopen in the fall. The fishing pier and paved parking area remain open. | |
Fire Warnings Posted | Sunol | No Open Fires or Barbeques No open fires or barbeques of any type. Gas-fueled stoves are permitted at Alameda Grove and School Camp only. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Alamo Canal Trail, Iron Horse Regional Trail | Walnut Creek Channel construction in Concord The section between Diamond Blvd and Concord Blvd will be closed from June 10 to October 31, 2024 due to a Contra Costa County Flood Control construction project in the Walnut Creek Channel. Please visit the Contra Costa Public Works' project website for more information. | |
Area Closure Posted | Waterbird | July 4 Closure The staging area will close at 3 pm on July 4. No vehicle or walk-in traffic will be allowed after the closure. | |
Area Closure Posted | Crockett Hills | July 4 Closure Crockett Ranch staging and picnic area in Crockett will close at 4:00 p.m. on July 4th. No vehicle or walk-in traffic will be allowed after the closure. | |
Area Closure Posted | Carquinez Strait | July 4 Closures All staging areas and access points will close at 4:00 p.m. on July 4th. No walk-in access or after-hours parking will be allowed at Nejedly Staging, George Miller Trail, or along Carquinez Scenic Drive between Martinez and Port Costa. Walk-in access is still allowed for Eckley Pier. | |
Area Closure Posted | Radke Martinez | July 4 Parking Restrictions The main parking lot at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline and Grangers' Wharf Staging Area will be closed to parking on July 4th due to the City of Martinez's 4th of July Events. The park remains open for walk-in picnics. | |
Area Closure Posted | Tilden, Tilden Botanic Garden, Tilden Nature Area | Road Closures - July 4 Access to Tilden Park via Grizzly Peak Blvd and South Park Drive will be closed from 5am on Thursday, July 4 through 5am on Friday, July 5. Steam Trains and Merry-Go-Round will be closed for the 4th of July. | |
Other Posted | Briones | Damaged Trail The intersection of Briones Crest Trail/ Mott Peak Trail and Briones Crest Trail/ Lagoon Trail is currently damaged but passable with care. Barricades and cones have been posted on both ends of the fire trail to warn park users. Please follow all signage and use caution. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Tilden, Tilden Nature Area | Trail Closure - Pine Tree Trail Due to storm damage, the Pine Tree Trail in Tilden Nature Area is closed until further notice. | |
Other Posted | Briones | Lafayette Ridge Staging Area parking Lot Open The Lafayette Ridge Staging Area parking lot is open to the public. The restroom, drinking fountain, and lighting improvements are not available as we are still working on the improvements. We expect the construction to be completed around August. | |
Other Posted | Black Diamond Mines | Greathouse Visitor Center and Mine Tours Greathouse Visitor Center reopens and resumes regular schedule on Sunday May 5. | |
Other Posted | Martin Luther King Jr. | Fishing Pier Closure Doolittle fishing pier is currently closed to the public for safety reasons. | |
Other Posted | Tilden, Tilden Botanic Garden, Tilden Nature Area | Trail Detours and Traffic Delays in Tilden South Ecological Restoration Area The Regional Parks Fire Department will be performing a fuels reduction project along South Park Drive starting Monday June 10 through early August. Equipment and crews will be operating in and alongside the roadway to remove dead trees between 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. This will require a single lane closure and delays lasting up to 10 minutes. Portions of the Vollmer Peak Trail may be closed during work hours, but detours will be available. All District trailheads and facilities will remain OPEN during this project. For more information visit our Fuels Management Update page. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Tilden, Tilden Nature Area, Wildcat Canyon | Trail Closure - Wildcat Creek Trail Due to culvert damage, the Wildcat Creek Trail is closed between Jewel Lake and the Wildcat Canyon Regional Park gate. | |
Danger Advisory Posted | Tilden | Lake Anza at Tilden Park Water Quality Conditions
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Trail Closure Posted | Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail | Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail: Closure Notice The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail south of Westchester Street to Canyon Drive will be under construction for trail repairs and improvements beginning August 5, 2024, through October 2024. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Tilden, Tilden Nature Area | Trail Closures - Tilden
Please consider alternative trails/trailheads, exercise caution and follow all signage in the area. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Crockett Hills | Trail Closure Notice Sections of the following trails are temporarily closed to safeguard critical habitat in the area:
Closure is in effect until August 31, 2024. | |
Other Posted | Alameda Creek Regional Trail | Isherwood Staging Area The drinking fountain at Isherwood Staging Area along the unpaved trail is currently unavailable due to construction. | |
Area Closure Posted | Temescal | Temescal Swim Season Postponed The 2024 swim season is postponed due to cyanobacteria toxins at a Danger level. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Iron Horse Regional Trail | Trail Detour between Dougherty Rd and Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station Until further notice, a temporary detour of the Iron Horse Regional Trail between Dougherty Road and the Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station will be in place. View Map. The Scarlett Drive roadway project will widen and extend existing Scarlett Drive from Dougherty Road to Dublin Boulevard and provide a new segment to the Iron Horse Regional Trail. The project will require the temporary detour of the trail while roadway and utility improvements are made to Scarlett Drive. The City of Dublin will also be constructing a pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting the Iron Horse Regional Trail on the north and south sides of Dublin Boulevard at the intersection of Scarlett Drive. The bridge will provide access to Don Biddle Community Park, which is located on the north side of Dublin Boulevard adjacent to the Iron Horse Regional Trail. The pedestrian bridge project will provide a safer and easier crossing for trail users and facilitate improved traffic flow along Dublin Boulevard by providing a grade-separated bridge crossing over Dublin Boulevard for pedestrians, bicyclists and BART commuters. The terminus of the southeasterly side of the bridge crossing will lead directly to the Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station. For more information on the Iron Horse Trail pedestrian overcrossing please visit the City of Dublin website located at https://dublin.ca.gov/2073/Iron-Horse-Trail-Dublin-Boulevard-Overcr. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Crockett Hills | Trail Closure Notice Woodrat trail is closed due to a culvert failure between Edwards Creek and Edwards Loop Trails. Trail will need to remain closed until repairs are performed. | |
Other Posted | Crown Beach | Bathroom Construction Delay Construction of replacement bathroom facilities at Crown Beach along Shoreline Drive at Grand Street has been delayed. The Park District is working with the City of Alameda to restart construction as soon as possible. | |
No Advisory Posted | Shadow Cliffs | Shadow Cliffs Arroyo Water Quality Conditions
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Flooding Posted | Point Pinole | Seasonal flooding along the Wildcat Creek Trail in Richmond Approximately 120 feet of the Wildcat Creek Trail, along the Richmond Parkway undercrossing, is currently experiencing seasonal flooding. Flooding in this area is expected to remain during the wet winter months through into late spring/early summer 2024. | |
Other Posted | Black Diamond Mines | Internet and phones outageBlack Diamond park is currently experiencing internet and phones outage. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Other Posted | Del Valle | Del Valle Entry Fee Pilot Program (Weekends & Holidays Only) (Including July 5) Beginning Memorial Day weekend, there will be a flat $10 fee on weekends and holidays (including Friday, July 5) to enter Del Valle Regional Park, which will cover park entry, parking, trailers, and dogs. Fishing and Quagga inspection fees can be purchased at the marina area. The pilot project is testing more efficient ways to facilitate park entry due to congestion on spring and summer weekends and holidays. The $10 flat entrance fee does not apply to Regional Parks Foundation members, who receive free park entry/parking at all Regional Parks as part of their membership benefits. More Info | Provide Feedback To help expedite entry, a limited number of park entry passes will be available for pre-purchase. As vehicles approach the kiosk, there will be a separate line for pre-paid parking, visitors with camping reservations (not picnic reservations), staff members, and residents/neighbors. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Coyote Hills | Trail Closure Upper Meadowlark Trail is closed due to storm damage. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Sunol | Trail ClosureThe Shady Glen Trail is currently closed. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Anthony Chabot | Trail ClosuresDue to previous winter storm damage, the Park is not accessible via Redwood Rd from I-580 westbound in Castro Valley. Access via Redwood Rd from Skyline Blvd.
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Trail Closure Posted | San Francisco Bay Trail, San Pablo Bay Trail | Trail Closure The San Francisco Bay Trail between Pinole Shores Staging Area and Bay Front Park will be closed at the end of May 2024 to repair 100-foot section of trail that was damaged by a landslide during the 2022-2023 winter storms. Construction is scheduled to take approximately two months. | |
Area Closure Posted | Thurgood Marshall | Thurgood Marshall Regional Park Thurgood Marshall Regional Park is closed with no public access, however, there are occasional public tour events. Check for upcoming tours or events at Calendar of Events - Thurgood Marshall. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Iron Horse Regional Trail | Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing Construction - San Ramon The north side of the Iron Horse trail adjacent to Bollinger Canyon Road is closed during the construction of an overcrossing, a pedestrian/bike detour is in place. View Map. (At a later date, closure of the south side of the Iron Horse trail adjacent to Bollinger Canyon Road will also be implemented; a pedestrian/bike detour will be in place.) | |
Other Posted | Pleasanton Ridge | Parking Notice Due to high visitation, Castleridge Trailhead parking may be limited. Consider visiting at less busy times or using the now-reopened Foothill Staging Area or new Tyler Ranch Staging Area. | |
Area Closure Posted | Del Valle | Del Valle Regional Park is open with limited amenities
The following amenities remain closed:
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Other Posted | Contra Loma | Swim Lagoon Closed for 2024 Swim Season Due to ongoing renovations, the Contra Loma swim lagoon is not opened for the 2024 swim season. The Park District has partnered with the City of Pittsburg and the Ambrose Parks and Recreation District to provide alternative swim access and programs at Ambrose Aquatic Center in Pittsburg. The District’s support allows the Aquatic Center to be opened seven days a week during the 2024 swim season. Visit www.ambroserec.org/ambrose-aquatic-center for more information. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Morgan Territory, Round Valley | Trail ClosureThe Miwok Trail through Los Vaqueros Watershed is closed for resource protection until further notice. For questions regarding the closure, please contact Contra Costa Water District. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Area Closure Posted | Coyote Hills | Temporary parking closures due to capacity Due to increased visitation, primarily on Saturday and Sunday, vehicle access to Coyote Hills may close temporarily. Vehicle access to the park typically reopens when capacity is available, but expect very extended wait times to enter. Additional Parking is available at Dumbarton Quarry Campground. Please submit any questions or comments using our Contact Us Form. | |
No Water Posted | Ohlone Wilderness | Water Availability UpdateAll water is non-potable (filter, treat, or boil for human consumption).
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Trail Closure Posted | Tassajara Creek/Ridge Trail | Tassajara Creek/Ridge Trail Section Closed The Tassajara Ridge Trail from Charbray Street across the valley to the top of the opposite ridge is closed due to extensive trail damage. | |
Area Closure Posted | Lake Chabot | No horse-trailer parking at Proctor Staging Area until further notice.The exit at Proctor Staging area has collapsed and is closed until further notice. The entrance is now serving as a one-lane, entrance and exit. Unfortunately, the entrance is too narrow to allow horse trailers to exit the staging area. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Morgan Territory | Trail ClosureStone Corral Trail (from Coyote Trail to Morgan Territory Road) is closed due to storm damage. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Round Valley | Trail ClosureHardy Canyon Trail is closed until further notice due to storm damage. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
No Advisory Posted | Del Valle | Del Valle WEST Swim Beach Water Quality Conditions
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Area Closure Posted | Castle Rock, Diablo Foothills | Annual Closure The Castle Rock area of Mount Diablo State Park located adjacent to Stage Road Trail in Diablo Foothills will be closed from February 1, 2024, until August 1, 2024. View Map. This area is closed to visitors annually for the protection of the American peregrine falcon. Peregrine falcons are territorial and highly sensitive during nesting season. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Sibley | Skyline Trail Partial ClosureSkyline Trail is closed between Fish Ranch Rd and Old Tunnel Road staging area due to a mudslide. View Map. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Area Closure Posted | Leona Canyon | Storm-damaged TrailA culvert on Leona Trail near Artemisia Trail has failed and is impassible. The trail is not closed as the park can still be accessed from both sides, but the trail no longer connects and the area should be avoided for further landslide issues. View Map. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Dry Creek Pioneer, Garin | Storm Damaged Trail ClosuresGarin Woods Trail, Ziele Creek Trail, and South Fork Trail are currently closed due to storm damage. | |
Trail Closure Posted | Point Pinole | Bay Trail Closed
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Trail Closure Posted | Contra Loma | Lake View Trail Partially ClosedThe Lake View Trail is closed at the cattle pond due to storm damage. View Map. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
No Advisory Posted | Del Valle | Del Valle EAST Swim Beach Water Quality Conditions
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Area Closure Posted | Old Moraga Ranch Regional Trail | Old Moraga Ranch Trail Partially ClosedThe Old Moraga Ranch Trail is closed from Sanders Drive to Sanders Ranch Road, due to a landslide. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Danger Advisory Posted | Temescal | Lake Temescal Water Quality Conditions
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Area Closure Posted | Coyote Hills | Coyote Hills Parking Lot Project The gravel parking lot located at Paseo Padre Parkway and Patterson Ranch Road is closed. View Map. | |
Other Posted | Miller/Knox | Ferry Point Pier Removal Project The Ferry Point Pier Removal Project is expected to begin in the summer of 2024 and last approximately 1-2 months. The pier is over 100 years old and has deteriorated beyond repair. Removal is necessary for public and maritime safety. The iconic metal Gantry structure and the concrete fishing pier will not be removed. The public fishing pier at Ferry Point will be closed during construction for public safety. More Info | |
Other Posted | Coyote Hills | Construction Notice - Coyote Hills Restoration and Public Access Project Trails may be re-routed periodically as needed. There will be a traffic lane shift along Patterson Ranch Road - please use caution. The project is expected to open in Summer 2024. More information. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
Danger Advisory Posted | Contra Loma | Contra Loma Reservoir Water Quality Conditions
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Danger Advisory Posted | Lake Chabot | Lake Chabot Water Quality Conditions
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Area Closure Posted | Martin Luther King Jr. | Area Closure Notice - Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
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Water Advisory Posted | Miller/Knox | Keller Beach at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Water Quality Conditions | |
Area Closure Posted | Oyster Bay | Area Closure Notice - On-Going Soil Delivery and Grading Work This project is part of the Park District’s ongoing efforts to build up the topography of the park to meet the standards of the District’s Oyster Bay Land Use Plan Amendment adopted in 2013. More information. | |
Danger Advisory Posted | Quarry Lakes | Lago Los Osos at Quarry Lakes Park Water Quality Conditions
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Trail Closure Posted | Shadow Cliffs | Trail Closure NoticeLake Trail is closed due to terrain damage. | |
Caution Advisory Posted | Shadow Cliffs | Shadow Cliffs Lake Water Quality Conditions
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No Advisory Posted | Quarry Lakes | Shinn Pond at Alameda County Trails Water Quality Conditions
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Caution Advisory Posted | Quarry Lakes | Horseshoe Lake / Niles Swim Beach Water Quality Conditions
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Trail Closure Posted | Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail | Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail: Closure Notice Until further notice, the Valle Vista to Westchester section of the Lafayette Moraga Trail is closed. This closure only affects the last half-mile on the Moraga end. The remaining 7 miles from Lafayette into Moraga is open for normal trail activity. | |
No Advisory Posted | Crown Beach | Crown Beach Regional Shoreline Water Quality Conditions | |
Trail Closure Posted | Briones to Las Trampas Regional Trail, Contra Costa Canal Trail | Trail Closure - Briones to Las Trampas Trail The Briones to Las Trampas Trail from Golden Gate Way to Moraga Blvd. in downtown Lafayette is closed until further notice. | |
Area Closure Posted | Carquinez Strait | Caution - Franklin Ridge Loop TrailThe northern section of the Franklin Ridge Loop Trail is currently experiencing significant rutting and damage as a result of PG&E activity. Please exercise caution when navigating this uneven surface. We are actively working with PG&E to get the trail repaired as soon as conditions allow. Updated July 02, 2024. | |
No Advisory Posted | Big Break | Big Break Regional Shoreline Water Quality Conditions
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Park Rule Violations
To report an Emergency or Crime/Suspicious Activity in Progress,
call 911 or (510) 881-1121 from a cell, 24 hours a day.
To report Non-Emergency Park Rule Violations such as reckless bike/skate/scooter riding, failure to properly leash or control pets, and improper trail usage such as eBikes or mountain bikes on restricted trails, please call our Non-Emergency Public Safety Dispatch at (510) 881-1833, 24 hours a day, or submit a Park Watch Report online at the link below.
To report non-emergency safety hazards, or damaged trails and facilities, talk to a park ranger or call Public Safety Dispatch at (510) 881-1833. Be sure to mention the nature and exact location of the problem including the trail or area name.