Special event permits are required for events such as walkathons, organized training's, athletic competitions, festivals, or other organized activities. In addition to the criteria above, a permit is also required for:
The East Bay Regional Park District provides high quality lifeguards for recreation swim, aquatic special events, and aquatic programs at 11 swimming areas.
Whether you’re learning about water safety, practicing boating skills, improving swimming skills or just playing traditional camp games, you’re sure to have a great time!
Encroachment Permits are now called Temporary Park Access (TPA) Permits.
Contractors or neighbors who want access to cross District land to get to private property for a short period of time (one day to one week) may apply for a Good Neighbor Access Permit.
Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline comprises 1,568 acres of bluffs and shoreline along Carquinez Scenic Drive between the town of Crockett and the hillsides overlooking Martinez.
Throughout our parks we have many picnic areas and tables that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. First-come, first-served picnic sites usually have one or two tables with a BBQ and generally do not have a site name.
South Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic from Nov 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, to protect migrating and breeding newts. Visitors are welcome to use the road during the closure for walking, cycling, and dog-walking.