Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image April 4, 2016Park District and Partners Receive Awards of Excellence from the California Parks & Recreation Society The East Bay Regional Park District and program partners were recognized at the annual California Parks & Recreation Society conference, held in Long Beach, California, March 8 – 11, 2016. Image March 21, 2016Park District Invited to White House Water Summit 3/21/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District has been selected as one of the few land agencies – and one of approximately 200 committed organizations - in the United States to participate in this week’s White House Water Summit to commit to addressing water challenges and solutions in the… Image March 17, 2016Park District Moves Forward with Major Enhancements to Eastshore State Park March 15, 2016 - The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved $2 million in contracts Tuesday to restore habitat, extend the San Francisco Bay Trail and clean up debris from two key sections of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. Image March 11, 2016Lafayette-Moraga Trail Safety Advisory 3/11/2016 Due to hazardous conditions caused by heavy rains, the East Bay Regional Park District is asking pedestrians, bicyclists, dog walkers and other trail users to be extra cautious on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail between 1700 School St. and Val Vista … Image March 2, 2016Park District Board Votes to Close Chabot Gun Club 3/2/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to close the Chabot Gun Club, granting the organization a 1-year lease extension to wind down operations. The club has operated at Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the Oakland hills since the mid… Image February 23, 2016Aerial Application of Herbicide, Shadow Cliffs: Week of February 29 2/23/2016 Weather permitting, the East Bay Regional Park District will be applying by helicopter Milestone™ herbicide to their pasturelands sometime during the week of February 29. Milestone in the early spring can prevent the growth and germination of yellow star thistle, a… Image February 23, 2016Aerial Application of Herbicide, Briones: Week of March 7 2/23/2016 On Saturday, April 22, 2017 the East Bay Regional Park District dedicated two important completed projects at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond, California. Together the projects represent the largest park investment in EBRPD history, totaling over $46 million. The… Image February 19, 2016East Bay Park District Hires Deputy General Manager The East Bay Regional Park District this week named Ana Alvarez, a parks official for the City of San Francisco and a longtime advocate for sustainability and civic engagement, as the District’s first deputy general manager. Image February 15, 2016Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment 2/15/2016 A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Sunday March 13, 2016 to examine all aspects of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support… Image January 6, 2016Join the 2016 Trails Challenge 1/6/2016 Join the 23rd annual EBRPD Trails Challenge! The Trails Challenge is a self-guided hiking program helping you discover your Regional Parks, while getting fit outdoors. Download your free guidebook and get started! The booklet includes detailed trail descriptions for hikes in 20… Image January 5, 2016Volunteers Needed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 1/5/2016 This is the 2016 information for archival purposes. For the current year, go to the home page at www.ebparks.org or our registration page at www.ebparks.org/things-to-do. The East Bay Regional Park District invites the public to join in the Annual Day of Service in honor of Dr… Image December 23, 2015Enjoy Your New Drones, Just Not in the Parks The East Bay Regional Park District reminds park visitors that drones – motorized, remote-controlled aircraft – are illegal in all parks and open space areas in the District. Image December 10, 2015Arrest in Oakland Shoreline Homicide Police have arrested a 17-year-old male on suspicion of killing a Hayward man found shot to death Tuesday in Oakland. Image May 28, 2015Roads-to-Trails Projects Garner Awards Last year the East Bay Regional Park District completed two road-to-trail conversion projects. Image May 28, 2015District's Master Plan Update Recognized by APA The East Bay Regional Park District's 2013 Master Plan won the 2015 Award of Excellence for 'Comprehensive Plan - Large Jurisdiction' from the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section (NorCal APA). NorCal APA covers a total of 16 counties: all 9 Bay… Image May 12, 2015Board Accepts $4.65m FEMA Grant for Fire-Hazard Reduction The East Bay Regional Park District took a major step forward this week in its long-term public safety efforts to reduce fire hazards in the East Bay Hills by accepting $4.65 million in federal grants to reduce dangerous trees and foliage in the hills from Oakland north to Richmond. Image May 8, 2015EBRPD Recognized for Communications Excellence The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) announced the winners of the 2015 CAPIO Excellence in Communications Awards program at their Awards Gala April 15, 2015 in Long Beach. Image April 27, 2015Major Restoration Planned for Albany Shoreline Using funds from Measures CC and Measure WW, the East Bay Regional Park District plans to embark on a 5-year plan to improve habitat, access, and trail conditions along the Albany shoreline. Image April 20, 2015Multicultural Roundtable Connects Parks to Diverse Communities Connecting diverse communities to the many opportunities available in East Bay parks was the theme of the 3rd annual Multicultural Community Leaders Roundtable in Oakland April 16. Image March 18, 2015New Name for Willow Park Golf Course The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to rename the golf course at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Current page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Next page Next Last page Last »
Image April 4, 2016Park District and Partners Receive Awards of Excellence from the California Parks & Recreation Society The East Bay Regional Park District and program partners were recognized at the annual California Parks & Recreation Society conference, held in Long Beach, California, March 8 – 11, 2016.
Image March 21, 2016Park District Invited to White House Water Summit 3/21/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District has been selected as one of the few land agencies – and one of approximately 200 committed organizations - in the United States to participate in this week’s White House Water Summit to commit to addressing water challenges and solutions in the…
Image March 17, 2016Park District Moves Forward with Major Enhancements to Eastshore State Park March 15, 2016 - The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved $2 million in contracts Tuesday to restore habitat, extend the San Francisco Bay Trail and clean up debris from two key sections of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park.
Image March 11, 2016Lafayette-Moraga Trail Safety Advisory 3/11/2016 Due to hazardous conditions caused by heavy rains, the East Bay Regional Park District is asking pedestrians, bicyclists, dog walkers and other trail users to be extra cautious on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail between 1700 School St. and Val Vista …
Image March 2, 2016Park District Board Votes to Close Chabot Gun Club 3/2/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to close the Chabot Gun Club, granting the organization a 1-year lease extension to wind down operations. The club has operated at Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the Oakland hills since the mid…
Image February 23, 2016Aerial Application of Herbicide, Shadow Cliffs: Week of February 29 2/23/2016 Weather permitting, the East Bay Regional Park District will be applying by helicopter Milestone™ herbicide to their pasturelands sometime during the week of February 29. Milestone in the early spring can prevent the growth and germination of yellow star thistle, a…
Image February 23, 2016Aerial Application of Herbicide, Briones: Week of March 7 2/23/2016 On Saturday, April 22, 2017 the East Bay Regional Park District dedicated two important completed projects at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond, California. Together the projects represent the largest park investment in EBRPD history, totaling over $46 million. The…
Image February 19, 2016East Bay Park District Hires Deputy General Manager The East Bay Regional Park District this week named Ana Alvarez, a parks official for the City of San Francisco and a longtime advocate for sustainability and civic engagement, as the District’s first deputy general manager.
Image February 15, 2016Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment 2/15/2016 A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Sunday March 13, 2016 to examine all aspects of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support…
Image January 6, 2016Join the 2016 Trails Challenge 1/6/2016 Join the 23rd annual EBRPD Trails Challenge! The Trails Challenge is a self-guided hiking program helping you discover your Regional Parks, while getting fit outdoors. Download your free guidebook and get started! The booklet includes detailed trail descriptions for hikes in 20…
Image January 5, 2016Volunteers Needed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 1/5/2016 This is the 2016 information for archival purposes. For the current year, go to the home page at www.ebparks.org or our registration page at www.ebparks.org/things-to-do. The East Bay Regional Park District invites the public to join in the Annual Day of Service in honor of Dr…
Image December 23, 2015Enjoy Your New Drones, Just Not in the Parks The East Bay Regional Park District reminds park visitors that drones – motorized, remote-controlled aircraft – are illegal in all parks and open space areas in the District.
Image December 10, 2015Arrest in Oakland Shoreline Homicide Police have arrested a 17-year-old male on suspicion of killing a Hayward man found shot to death Tuesday in Oakland.
Image May 28, 2015Roads-to-Trails Projects Garner Awards Last year the East Bay Regional Park District completed two road-to-trail conversion projects.
Image May 28, 2015District's Master Plan Update Recognized by APA The East Bay Regional Park District's 2013 Master Plan won the 2015 Award of Excellence for 'Comprehensive Plan - Large Jurisdiction' from the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section (NorCal APA). NorCal APA covers a total of 16 counties: all 9 Bay…
Image May 12, 2015Board Accepts $4.65m FEMA Grant for Fire-Hazard Reduction The East Bay Regional Park District took a major step forward this week in its long-term public safety efforts to reduce fire hazards in the East Bay Hills by accepting $4.65 million in federal grants to reduce dangerous trees and foliage in the hills from Oakland north to Richmond.
Image May 8, 2015EBRPD Recognized for Communications Excellence The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) announced the winners of the 2015 CAPIO Excellence in Communications Awards program at their Awards Gala April 15, 2015 in Long Beach.
Image April 27, 2015Major Restoration Planned for Albany Shoreline Using funds from Measures CC and Measure WW, the East Bay Regional Park District plans to embark on a 5-year plan to improve habitat, access, and trail conditions along the Albany shoreline.
Image April 20, 2015Multicultural Roundtable Connects Parks to Diverse Communities Connecting diverse communities to the many opportunities available in East Bay parks was the theme of the 3rd annual Multicultural Community Leaders Roundtable in Oakland April 16.
Image March 18, 2015New Name for Willow Park Golf Course The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to rename the golf course at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley.
