Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image October 22, 2021Park District Receives 2021 Global Citizen Award The Park District has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Global Citizen Award by the United Nations Association USA, East Bay and Silicon Valley Chapters. Image October 15, 2021Commemorating the Oakland Firestorm's 30th Anniversary The Park District is joining the North Hills Community Association on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Temescal for an in-person event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Firestorm. Image October 10, 2021Red Flag Warning Issued 10/10/21 – 10/12/21 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Sunday, October 10 to 3 PM Tuesday, October 12 due to high winds and dry conditions. Image September 20, 2021Tilden Regional Park Celebrating 85th Anniversary, Brazilian Room Celebrating 80th Anniversary With Public Event Sat., Sept. 25 The public is invited to join the East Bay Regional Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation for a unique day of honoring the anniversaries of two historic East Bay icons – the well-loved Tilden Regional Park and Brazilian Room event venue. Image September 20, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11:00 PM Sunday, September 19, to 8:00 PM Monday, September 20, due to high winds and dry conditions. Image September 15, 2021Park District Marks 2021 World Peace Day with Unveiling of Peace Pole at Lake Chabot Public Celebration Includes Peace Messages, Music, Arts and Crafts Image September 13, 2021Open House Scheduled for Roddy Ranch Golf Course Habitat Restoration and Public Access Plan Property is Part of Planned Deer Valley Regional Park Image September 9, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued covering the East Bay hills and valleys and Diablo Range from 5:00 PM Thursday, September 9, to 11:00 AM Friday, September 10, due to chance for dry thunderstorms and lightning, gusty outflow winds, and increased risk of new wildfire starts and rapid spread. Image August 31, 2021Joint Message on Tentative Labor Agreement Reached Between East Bay Regional Park District and AFSCME, Local 2428 The East Bay Regional Park District and leaders of its employee labor union, AFSCME Local 2428, have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract. Image August 31, 202145 Years on the Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.7-mile linear park operated by the East Bay Regional Park District, links the entire Lamorinda region and is enormously popular with walkers, cyclists and equestrians for recreation and commuting to school and work. At the time it was completed, the… Image August 25, 2021Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay: Grand Opening on August 28 Four decades in the making, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay located at the foot of Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont will be dedicated in a public celebration on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Image August 17, 2021Red Flag Warning Issued A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Tuesday, August 17 to 3 PM Wednesday, August 18 due to high winds and dry conditions. Follow all posted fire rules, be aware of park restrictions, and immediately report any fire danger (EMERGENCIES: 9-1-1 / NON-EMERGENCY: 510-881… Image July 14, 2021Park District Receives $13.5 Million for Wildfire Protection from State Budget $10 Million Dedicated to Addressing Sudden Tree Die-Off in Regional Parks Image July 1, 2021Finding Feathers Strolling along Big Break’s trails in the summer months, you might start to notice large feathers peppered among the grasses and shrubs. These feathers often belong to one of the park’s permanent residents – the red-tailed hawk. Image July 1, 2021Eight Tips for Hot-Weather Hiking Summertime in Regional Parks can be very hot and dry. Here are some tips for safe hiking in hot weather. Image July 1, 2021Quail Crossing Nuzzled among the Oakley wetlands, Big Break Regional Shoreline is a birding paradise. The park welcomes tired travelers like the bald eagle and the white pelican to rest and feed, while it also provides vital habitat to permanent residents like our state bird, the California quail. Image July 1, 2021RAISE Grant: Regional Trail Priorities The U.S. Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program provides funding for road, rail, transit, and port projects that have a significant local or regional impact. East Bay Regional Trails are an integral part of the region’s… Image July 1, 2021Summer Stars in Dark Skies The stars in the sky are a companion each night after the sun sets, but usually only the brightest stars are able to blaze past the light pollution of our cities and towns. Image June 15, 2021Free-Roaming Cats Policy Updated Park District Working with Local Animal Shelters to Safely Remove Abandoned and Feral Cats from Shoreline Parks. On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 the Park District took action to strengthen and update its Free-Roaming Cat Policy to focus on the prevention of cat colonies in Regional Parks and… Image June 11, 2021Park District Board to Discuss Wildlife Management Policy at June 15 Board Meeting On February 25, 2021, the Park District’s Board of Directors Natural & Cultural Resources Committee discussed updating the District’s Free-Roaming Cat Management Policy and recommend that the policy update recommended by staff be considered by the full Board of Directors. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17… Next page Next Last page Last »
Image October 22, 2021Park District Receives 2021 Global Citizen Award The Park District has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Global Citizen Award by the United Nations Association USA, East Bay and Silicon Valley Chapters.
Image October 15, 2021Commemorating the Oakland Firestorm's 30th Anniversary The Park District is joining the North Hills Community Association on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Temescal for an in-person event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Firestorm.
Image October 10, 2021Red Flag Warning Issued 10/10/21 – 10/12/21 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Sunday, October 10 to 3 PM Tuesday, October 12 due to high winds and dry conditions.
Image September 20, 2021Tilden Regional Park Celebrating 85th Anniversary, Brazilian Room Celebrating 80th Anniversary With Public Event Sat., Sept. 25 The public is invited to join the East Bay Regional Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation for a unique day of honoring the anniversaries of two historic East Bay icons – the well-loved Tilden Regional Park and Brazilian Room event venue.
Image September 20, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11:00 PM Sunday, September 19, to 8:00 PM Monday, September 20, due to high winds and dry conditions.
Image September 15, 2021Park District Marks 2021 World Peace Day with Unveiling of Peace Pole at Lake Chabot Public Celebration Includes Peace Messages, Music, Arts and Crafts
Image September 13, 2021Open House Scheduled for Roddy Ranch Golf Course Habitat Restoration and Public Access Plan Property is Part of Planned Deer Valley Regional Park
Image September 9, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued covering the East Bay hills and valleys and Diablo Range from 5:00 PM Thursday, September 9, to 11:00 AM Friday, September 10, due to chance for dry thunderstorms and lightning, gusty outflow winds, and increased risk of new wildfire starts and rapid spread.
Image August 31, 2021Joint Message on Tentative Labor Agreement Reached Between East Bay Regional Park District and AFSCME, Local 2428 The East Bay Regional Park District and leaders of its employee labor union, AFSCME Local 2428, have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract.
Image August 31, 202145 Years on the Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.7-mile linear park operated by the East Bay Regional Park District, links the entire Lamorinda region and is enormously popular with walkers, cyclists and equestrians for recreation and commuting to school and work. At the time it was completed, the…
Image August 25, 2021Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay: Grand Opening on August 28 Four decades in the making, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay located at the foot of Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont will be dedicated in a public celebration on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Image August 17, 2021Red Flag Warning Issued A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Tuesday, August 17 to 3 PM Wednesday, August 18 due to high winds and dry conditions. Follow all posted fire rules, be aware of park restrictions, and immediately report any fire danger (EMERGENCIES: 9-1-1 / NON-EMERGENCY: 510-881…
Image July 14, 2021Park District Receives $13.5 Million for Wildfire Protection from State Budget $10 Million Dedicated to Addressing Sudden Tree Die-Off in Regional Parks
Image July 1, 2021Finding Feathers Strolling along Big Break’s trails in the summer months, you might start to notice large feathers peppered among the grasses and shrubs. These feathers often belong to one of the park’s permanent residents – the red-tailed hawk.
Image July 1, 2021Eight Tips for Hot-Weather Hiking Summertime in Regional Parks can be very hot and dry. Here are some tips for safe hiking in hot weather.
Image July 1, 2021Quail Crossing Nuzzled among the Oakley wetlands, Big Break Regional Shoreline is a birding paradise. The park welcomes tired travelers like the bald eagle and the white pelican to rest and feed, while it also provides vital habitat to permanent residents like our state bird, the California quail.
Image July 1, 2021RAISE Grant: Regional Trail Priorities The U.S. Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program provides funding for road, rail, transit, and port projects that have a significant local or regional impact. East Bay Regional Trails are an integral part of the region’s…
Image July 1, 2021Summer Stars in Dark Skies The stars in the sky are a companion each night after the sun sets, but usually only the brightest stars are able to blaze past the light pollution of our cities and towns.
Image June 15, 2021Free-Roaming Cats Policy Updated Park District Working with Local Animal Shelters to Safely Remove Abandoned and Feral Cats from Shoreline Parks. On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 the Park District took action to strengthen and update its Free-Roaming Cat Policy to focus on the prevention of cat colonies in Regional Parks and…
Image June 11, 2021Park District Board to Discuss Wildlife Management Policy at June 15 Board Meeting On February 25, 2021, the Park District’s Board of Directors Natural & Cultural Resources Committee discussed updating the District’s Free-Roaming Cat Management Policy and recommend that the policy update recommended by staff be considered by the full Board of Directors.