The Park District is replacing the 1970s-era Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area due to major structural and functional challenges.
Although commonly seen zooming across the sky, life for dragonflies begins underwater. Laid beneath the water’s surface, they start as eggs and hatch into aquatic-dwelling nymphs.
You may not realize that the park you visit holds another world. During the day you’ll see an oak woodland and hills full of lively woodpeckers pecking holes, noisy ground squirrels sounding off alarm calls when danger is afoot, and groups of visitors chatting as they hike.
Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy train rides, a variety of model and live steam trains, historic railroad equipment displays, live music, a full-size steam locomotive, and more.
Pollinators like bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, play a vital role in our ecosystem, especially for anyone who enjoys fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Across the East Bay, contributions of generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are key to both the success of our parks and our thriving communities.
To Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, take a look back at the past actions of key communities in East Contra Costa County.
The East Bay Regional Park District began acquiring land for Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in the early 1970s.
View agendas from inter-agency liaison committee meetings.