Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image June 20, 20242024 Park District Board Elections Deadline for candidates to file is 5:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2024 Image June 13, 2024Park District Celebrating Juneteenth with Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with a Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in recognition of the date when the last of the enslaved Black Americans were notified of their freedom. Image June 10, 2024Remarkable Photo Collection of Historic Park Landscapes Released Second Collection of Martin J. Cooney Series Available Online. The East Bay Regional Park District is proud to unveil the Martin J. Cooney “Park Landscapes” online photo collection. Image June 4, 2024Briones Pilot Project Community Meeting June 15 The public is invited to celebrate and provide feedback on the first year of the East Bay Regional Park District’s Briones Pilot Project at a community meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Briones Regional Park. The community meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Crow Picnic Site adjacent to the… Image May 31, 2024Park Happenings for June Ribbon Cutting at Sibley Preserve, Pride Month, Free Park Day, and more... Image May 24, 2024Park District Celebrates Grand Opening of the Alder Creek and Leatherwood Creek Restoration and Public Access Project at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors and staff celebrated the grand opening of the Alder Creek and Leatherwood Creek Restoration Project at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve on May 23. Image May 24, 2024East Bay Regional Park District Launching Pilot Program to Expedite Entry to Del Valle Regional Park on Weekends and Holidays A pilot project to streamline entry at Del Valle Regional Park is launching Memorial Day weekend. A $10 flat fee for entry on weekends and holidays will cover parking, trailers, and dogs. Image May 22, 2024Tick Season Advisory Whether you’re hiking in East Bay Regional Parks, venturing into nearby open spaces, or simply relaxing in your own yard, it’s important to be wary of ticks, which are often present in tall grass, brush, and wooded areas. Visitors are encouraged to keep tick safety precautions in mind when visiting… Image May 21, 2024Coyote Advisory As visitation to East Bay Regional Parks increases in warmer months, encounters with coyotes become more common. Coyotes are native to California and are found in various wildland habitats, as well as in rural and urban areas. They hold cultural and ecological importance throughout the state. Image May 16, 2024Representatives DeSaulnier, Garamendi, Harder, Khanna, Lee, and Swalwell Recognize 90th Anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District with Congressional Resolution "Since its founding, the East Bay Regional Park District has protected the East Bay’s open spaces so residents can enjoy beautiful, safe parks that enhance our quality of life. I was proud to introduce a resolution honoring EBRPD and recognize its work in celebration of its 90th anniversary." Image May 8, 2024Park Happenings for May May 11 ParkFest, Rail Fair, Black Birders Week, and more... Image May 3, 2024Park District Celebrates Grand Opening of New Roberts Pool at Roberts Regional Recreation Area Park District board members, honored guests, and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Roberts Pool on April 27, 2024. Image May 1, 2024Briones Pilot Project Informational Meeting The Briones Pilot Project reached its one-year mark on April 21, 2024. The two-year pilot project was planned and created to test new ways to safely share trails and improve the trail experience for all users while protecting habitat, wildlife, and watersheds. Image May 1, 2024Tilden Environmental Education Center Replacement Project Update The Park District is replacing the 1970s-era Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area due to major structural and functional challenges. Image May 1, 2024Swim Season is Here! It’s time to grab beach towels and sunscreen and head to the Regional Parks – swim season is here! Swimming is one of the Park District’s most popular activities, going back to the District’s founding regional parks. Image May 1, 2024From the Archives: 90th Anniversary Stories Some of the most interesting stories about the Park District’s history are now available on our 90th anniversary web page. Image May 1, 2024Wildfire Season Safety Tips May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a time when the Park District and other public agencies come together to stress the importance of preparing for the upcoming wildfire season. Image May 1, 2024Rail Fair 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. Image May 1, 2024Discovery Awaits Day and Night 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. Image May 1, 2024Rise of the Dragonflies 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. 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Image June 20, 20242024 Park District Board Elections Deadline for candidates to file is 5:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2024
Image June 13, 2024Park District Celebrating Juneteenth with Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with a Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in recognition of the date when the last of the enslaved Black Americans were notified of their freedom.
Image June 10, 2024Remarkable Photo Collection of Historic Park Landscapes Released Second Collection of Martin J. Cooney Series Available Online. The East Bay Regional Park District is proud to unveil the Martin J. Cooney “Park Landscapes” online photo collection.
Image June 4, 2024Briones Pilot Project Community Meeting June 15 The public is invited to celebrate and provide feedback on the first year of the East Bay Regional Park District’s Briones Pilot Project at a community meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Briones Regional Park. The community meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Crow Picnic Site adjacent to the…
Image May 31, 2024Park Happenings for June Ribbon Cutting at Sibley Preserve, Pride Month, Free Park Day, and more...
Image May 24, 2024Park District Celebrates Grand Opening of the Alder Creek and Leatherwood Creek Restoration and Public Access Project at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors and staff celebrated the grand opening of the Alder Creek and Leatherwood Creek Restoration Project at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve on May 23.
Image May 24, 2024East Bay Regional Park District Launching Pilot Program to Expedite Entry to Del Valle Regional Park on Weekends and Holidays A pilot project to streamline entry at Del Valle Regional Park is launching Memorial Day weekend. A $10 flat fee for entry on weekends and holidays will cover parking, trailers, and dogs.
Image May 22, 2024Tick Season Advisory Whether you’re hiking in East Bay Regional Parks, venturing into nearby open spaces, or simply relaxing in your own yard, it’s important to be wary of ticks, which are often present in tall grass, brush, and wooded areas. Visitors are encouraged to keep tick safety precautions in mind when visiting…
Image May 21, 2024Coyote Advisory As visitation to East Bay Regional Parks increases in warmer months, encounters with coyotes become more common. Coyotes are native to California and are found in various wildland habitats, as well as in rural and urban areas. They hold cultural and ecological importance throughout the state.
Image May 16, 2024Representatives DeSaulnier, Garamendi, Harder, Khanna, Lee, and Swalwell Recognize 90th Anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District with Congressional Resolution "Since its founding, the East Bay Regional Park District has protected the East Bay’s open spaces so residents can enjoy beautiful, safe parks that enhance our quality of life. I was proud to introduce a resolution honoring EBRPD and recognize its work in celebration of its 90th anniversary."
Image May 3, 2024Park District Celebrates Grand Opening of New Roberts Pool at Roberts Regional Recreation Area Park District board members, honored guests, and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Roberts Pool on April 27, 2024.
Image May 1, 2024Briones Pilot Project Informational Meeting The Briones Pilot Project reached its one-year mark on April 21, 2024. The two-year pilot project was planned and created to test new ways to safely share trails and improve the trail experience for all users while protecting habitat, wildlife, and watersheds.
Image May 1, 2024Tilden Environmental Education Center Replacement Project Update The Park District is replacing the 1970s-era Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area due to major structural and functional challenges.
Image May 1, 2024Swim Season is Here! It’s time to grab beach towels and sunscreen and head to the Regional Parks – swim season is here! Swimming is one of the Park District’s most popular activities, going back to the District’s founding regional parks.
Image May 1, 2024From the Archives: 90th Anniversary Stories Some of the most interesting stories about the Park District’s history are now available on our 90th anniversary web page.
Image May 1, 2024Wildfire Season Safety Tips May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a time when the Park District and other public agencies come together to stress the importance of preparing for the upcoming wildfire season.
Image May 1, 2024Rail Fair 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.
Image May 1, 2024Discovery Awaits Day and Night 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.
Image May 1, 2024Rise of the Dragonflies 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.
