Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News 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. Image May 26, 2021Del Valle Visitor Center Now Open Del Valle Regional Park celebrated the completion of a newly remodeled and expanded visitor center at with a reopening event on May 26, 2021. Image April 22, 2021Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Staging Area to Remain Closed Through May 4, 2020 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (Oakland) – The Park District is extending the closure of the Stanford Avenue Staging Area at Mission Peak Regional Preserve through Monday, May 4, 2020, dependent on reopening of restrooms. Image March 1, 2021Increasing Public Access – Improvements Coming in 2021 COVID-19 has been challenging for the Park District. Image February 17, 2021Little Farm, Ardenwood, and Botanic Garden Reopening Feb 18 COVID-19 guidelines for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties were recently updated to allow for additional outdoor recreational activities. Image February 2, 2021Camping and Backpacking Reopening Feb 11; Reservations Open Camping and backpacking have re-opened in the East Bay Regional Parks! Image January 27, 2021Ridgeline Parks Reopening Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. Ridgeline Parks closed on Wednesday, January 27 due to extreme weather/high winds will reopen on Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. Image January 26, 2021Extreme Weather / Wind Park Closures Due to high winds, the ridgeline parks below are CLOSED Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m. due to safety concerns and cleanup needs. Image January 15, 2021Annual Wild Mushroom Warning 2021 Oakland, CA – Mushrooms are an ecologically important part of our parklands and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins. Image January 5, 2021Crown Beach Expansion Plan Development Begins - Survey Open to Public The East Bay Regional Park District is planning public access for 3.89 acres of new parkland at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach next to Crab Cove Visitor Center, as well as street improvements along McKay Avenue, in the city of Alameda. 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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.
Image May 26, 2021Del Valle Visitor Center Now Open Del Valle Regional Park celebrated the completion of a newly remodeled and expanded visitor center at with a reopening event on May 26, 2021.
Image April 22, 2021Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Staging Area to Remain Closed Through May 4, 2020 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (Oakland) – The Park District is extending the closure of the Stanford Avenue Staging Area at Mission Peak Regional Preserve through Monday, May 4, 2020, dependent on reopening of restrooms.
Image March 1, 2021Increasing Public Access – Improvements Coming in 2021 COVID-19 has been challenging for the Park District.
Image February 17, 2021Little Farm, Ardenwood, and Botanic Garden Reopening Feb 18 COVID-19 guidelines for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties were recently updated to allow for additional outdoor recreational activities.
Image February 2, 2021Camping and Backpacking Reopening Feb 11; Reservations Open Camping and backpacking have re-opened in the East Bay Regional Parks!
Image January 27, 2021Ridgeline Parks Reopening Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. Ridgeline Parks closed on Wednesday, January 27 due to extreme weather/high winds will reopen on Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m.
Image January 26, 2021Extreme Weather / Wind Park Closures Due to high winds, the ridgeline parks below are CLOSED Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m. due to safety concerns and cleanup needs.
Image January 15, 2021Annual Wild Mushroom Warning 2021 Oakland, CA – Mushrooms are an ecologically important part of our parklands and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins.
Image January 5, 2021Crown Beach Expansion Plan Development Begins - Survey Open to Public The East Bay Regional Park District is planning public access for 3.89 acres of new parkland at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach next to Crab Cove Visitor Center, as well as street improvements along McKay Avenue, in the city of Alameda.
