Programs | East Bay Parks

Find something fun, informative, and healthy to do and enjoy in the Regional Parks. Explore the history, culture, and natural resources in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Our Programs

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Community Outreach

East Bay Regional Park District’s Interpretive and Recreation programs offer resources and services that are consistent with the District's mission and appeal to diverse ages, abilities, cultures and economic backgrounds.

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Day Camps

The East Bay Regional Park District offers many fun outdoor day camps for children.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning

East Bay Regional Park District is committed to lifelong learning and providing opportunities for people to make their own discoveries about our parks. These digital resources are designed to be used in educators’ virtual classrooms, at home, or as part of any online learning. 

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Educator Resources

The Park District and Regional Parks Foundation are committed to giving educators the knowledge and skills to use parks and other outdoor environments as extended opportunities for student exploration and study.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People Program

Healthy Parks Healthy People (HPHP) is a worldwide campaign. The campaign encourages healthy active fun in the outdoors while appreciating and taking care of our parks and open space areas.

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Naturalist Programs and Education

Park District visitor centers are open, and naturalists are hosting a combination of in-person and virtual programs.

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Outdoor Recreation Programs

The Outdoor Recreation Department, based out of the Tidewater Boating Center in East Oakland, provides a rich variety of outdoor programs throughout the Park District for youth, families, adults, and community partners.

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Youth and Teens

Find out about summer and seasonal jobs, paid internships and careers at EBRPD. 

Trails Challenge

The Trails Challenge program encourages park visitors to explore new trails by foot, bicycle, horseback, or even in-line skating! Every year more than 10,000 people participate in this FREE self-guided hiking and bicycling program to explore the East Bay Regional Parks and to keep fit outdoors. Trails Challenge is a free program made possible through a partnership between the East Bay Regional Park District, the Regional Parks Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente.

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