Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image January 3, 2020District Launches Composting and Expands Recycling To meet the climate goals set by the Park District in 2018 and better manage park resources, we are launching a pilot food scrap composting program and expanding recycling. Image December 23, 2019Annual Wild Mushroom Warning 2019 Each year, mushrooms come out after the first rains of the season, which began on November 26. Mushrooms are ecologically important and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins. Image December 15, 2019e-Bikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors Over the last few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have gained momentum and have increased access to the outdoors for exercise and recreation. Image December 3, 2019Redwood Regional Park Renamed After First Female Park District Board Member Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, the East Bay Regional Park District is honoring one of its earliest champions of parks and open space by renaming Redwood Regional Park after Aurelia Reinhardt. Image November 26, 2019Park District Encouraging Public to Spend Day After Thanksgiving Outdoors 11/26/2019 Oakland, CA – For the last five years, the Park District has turned Black Friday “green” by making Regional Parks free to the public. Black Friday has traditionally been a busy day of holiday shopping, but with more than half of holiday shopping taking place online, the public… Image November 22, 2019Special Thanksgiving Surprise in Store for Regional Park Anglers Oakland, CA – After years of District efforts and requests by Anglers, the Park District’s Fisheries Program has finally acquired a supply of lightning trout. Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31. Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted 10/30/2019 East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31. Parks have been temporarily closed since Sunday due to potential public safety risks associated with damaged and falling trees, as well as extreme fire dangers. Park Staff will… Image October 4, 2019Retirement of Board Member Whitney Dotson - Notice of Vacancy 10/4/2019 Park District Board Vacancy Announced Oakland, CA – East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Whitney Dotson, Ward 1, has announced that he is retiring from the Park District Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2019. Dotson’s last board meeting will be Tuesday,… Image October 1, 2019Senator Glazer Named Recipient of 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award Sacramento, CA – State Senator Steve Glazer has been awarded the East Bay Regional Park District and Regional Parks Foundation’s 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award. Image October 1, 2019Five Hikes to Enjoy in Fall With crisp, cool mornings, changing colors in the landscape, and stunning sunsets, fall hiking can be spectacular. Image September 25, 2019Be a Fire Smart Park Visitor Get to know park fire rules, regulations, and warnings. Image September 25, 2019Strategic Choices – How the Park District Makes Careful Decisions for Wildfire Protection Park visitors and neighbors often inquire about how the Park District manages its resources to protect communities from wildfire. Image September 25, 2019Protect Your Home from Wildfire Use this checklist to create defensible space around your property. Image September 25, 2019Evacuation Tips and Resources – Be Prepared in Case of Emergency Here are tips from CAL FIRE for things to do right away to help you survive a disaster. Image September 20, 2019PG&E to Conduct Fire Safety Work in East Bay Regional Parks District Joint Release: East Bay Regional Park District, PG&E Image September 20, 2019Park District Celebrating 85 Years with FAM Fest! Event at Newest Regional Park 9/20/2019 Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating its 85th anniversary with its first-ever FAM Fest! Fall Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 1-5 p.m. at the newly renovated Bridge Yard building in Oakland. The public is invited to… Image September 13, 2019Volunteers Needed to Clean Up Park District Beaches and Shorelines on 35th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day 9/13/2019 Help us beautify and preserve our fabulous shoreline during the 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Park District has selected ten sites for cleanup, including bayside beaches, shoreline trails, and inland lakes. Park District staff and volunteers… Image August 30, 2019Labor Day Tips for Regional Park Visitors Labor Day is typically one of the busiest days of the year in Regional Parks with some of our more popular parks and swim areas expected to reach capacity by mid-morning. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and carpool. Image August 16, 2019Park District Issues 10-Year Report on Measure WW Local Grant Program $117M Invested in Local Park and Recreation Projects Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District, consistent with its tradition of strong fiscal management and transparency, has published a 10-year report on its Measure WW local grant program. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Current page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23… Next page Next Last page Last »
Image January 3, 2020District Launches Composting and Expands Recycling To meet the climate goals set by the Park District in 2018 and better manage park resources, we are launching a pilot food scrap composting program and expanding recycling.
Image December 23, 2019Annual Wild Mushroom Warning 2019 Each year, mushrooms come out after the first rains of the season, which began on November 26. Mushrooms are ecologically important and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins.
Image December 15, 2019e-Bikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors Over the last few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have gained momentum and have increased access to the outdoors for exercise and recreation.
Image December 3, 2019Redwood Regional Park Renamed After First Female Park District Board Member Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, the East Bay Regional Park District is honoring one of its earliest champions of parks and open space by renaming Redwood Regional Park after Aurelia Reinhardt.
Image November 26, 2019Park District Encouraging Public to Spend Day After Thanksgiving Outdoors 11/26/2019 Oakland, CA – For the last five years, the Park District has turned Black Friday “green” by making Regional Parks free to the public. Black Friday has traditionally been a busy day of holiday shopping, but with more than half of holiday shopping taking place online, the public…
Image November 22, 2019Special Thanksgiving Surprise in Store for Regional Park Anglers Oakland, CA – After years of District efforts and requests by Anglers, the Park District’s Fisheries Program has finally acquired a supply of lightning trout.
Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31.
Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted 10/30/2019 East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31. Parks have been temporarily closed since Sunday due to potential public safety risks associated with damaged and falling trees, as well as extreme fire dangers. Park Staff will…
Image October 4, 2019Retirement of Board Member Whitney Dotson - Notice of Vacancy 10/4/2019 Park District Board Vacancy Announced Oakland, CA – East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Whitney Dotson, Ward 1, has announced that he is retiring from the Park District Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2019. Dotson’s last board meeting will be Tuesday,…
Image October 1, 2019Senator Glazer Named Recipient of 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award Sacramento, CA – State Senator Steve Glazer has been awarded the East Bay Regional Park District and Regional Parks Foundation’s 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award.
Image October 1, 2019Five Hikes to Enjoy in Fall With crisp, cool mornings, changing colors in the landscape, and stunning sunsets, fall hiking can be spectacular.
Image September 25, 2019Be a Fire Smart Park Visitor Get to know park fire rules, regulations, and warnings.
Image September 25, 2019Strategic Choices – How the Park District Makes Careful Decisions for Wildfire Protection Park visitors and neighbors often inquire about how the Park District manages its resources to protect communities from wildfire.
Image September 25, 2019Protect Your Home from Wildfire Use this checklist to create defensible space around your property.
Image September 25, 2019Evacuation Tips and Resources – Be Prepared in Case of Emergency Here are tips from CAL FIRE for things to do right away to help you survive a disaster.
Image September 20, 2019PG&E to Conduct Fire Safety Work in East Bay Regional Parks District Joint Release: East Bay Regional Park District, PG&E
Image September 20, 2019Park District Celebrating 85 Years with FAM Fest! Event at Newest Regional Park 9/20/2019 Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating its 85th anniversary with its first-ever FAM Fest! Fall Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 1-5 p.m. at the newly renovated Bridge Yard building in Oakland. The public is invited to…
Image September 13, 2019Volunteers Needed to Clean Up Park District Beaches and Shorelines on 35th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day 9/13/2019 Help us beautify and preserve our fabulous shoreline during the 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Park District has selected ten sites for cleanup, including bayside beaches, shoreline trails, and inland lakes. Park District staff and volunteers…
Image August 30, 2019Labor Day Tips for Regional Park Visitors Labor Day is typically one of the busiest days of the year in Regional Parks with some of our more popular parks and swim areas expected to reach capacity by mid-morning. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and carpool.
Image August 16, 2019Park District Issues 10-Year Report on Measure WW Local Grant Program $117M Invested in Local Park and Recreation Projects Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District, consistent with its tradition of strong fiscal management and transparency, has published a 10-year report on its Measure WW local grant program.
