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.
A Virtual History Tour of Crab Cove and the surrounding area. Designed as a mobile based tour for visitors of the Crab Cove Visitors Center.
As the West was settled, newcomers brought with them ideas of amusement facilities they had enjoyed in the East.
The pond you see in front of you was made to filter run-off from Webster Street and Central Avenues before draining into the Bay.
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While Neptune Beach lay quiet after its closing in 1939, America’s attention turned to World War II and this land was purchased by the military.
During a 4-month intensive course at the U.S. Maritime Training Station, all officer candidates studied fire fighting, first aid, rescue, and small boat handling.
In November 1966, the State of California joined with the City of Alameda and the East Bay Regional Park District in an agreement that would turn the park, plus two miles of Alameda’s beachfront, over to the East Bay Regional Park District for management and development.