Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News 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. Image November 14, 2014EBRPD Dedicates the George Miller Regional Trail After more than 20 years of negotiations and planning, and one year of intensive repairs, a popular roadway-turned-trail was reborn and reopened to the public on Saturday, November 8 by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Image October 28, 2014Restoration Work to Begin Soon at Mission Peak To mitigate the ever-increasing problem of soil erosion at Mission Peak Regional Preserve, the Park District will soon begin restoration work on a 1,700-foot long bootleg trail alongside Peak Trail. Image October 26, 2014EBRPD Legislative Committee Supports Dublin Open Space; Says No on Measure T On Friday, October 24, 2014, the Legislative Committee of the East Bay Regional Park District’s Board of Directors officially took action to oppose a developer sponsored ballot initiative, Measure T, which would open the door to development of Doolan Canyon. Image October 15, 2014CSDA Recognizes Park District Board Members Radke, Severin By EBRPD Public Affairs Oakland, CA — Longtime East Bay Regional Park District Board Members Carol Severin and Ted Radke received the Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy award for individuals from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) during the association… Image September 15, 2014Fire Hazard Reduction Work to Continue at Wildcat Canyon Road in Tilden Park After seven months of tree stand thinning, the East Bay Regional Park District Fire Services Department has completed the first phase of a project to improve public safety along Wild Canyon Road in Tilden Regional Park. Phase 2 began this month. Image August 22, 2014Iron Horse Regional Trail Extension The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated the opening of the Iron Horse Trail extension, from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton, with an official dedication ceremony at the Creekside Park in Pleasanton on Tuesday, August 19. Image July 9, 2014Tilden Regional Park Attractions Open for Summer Fun The East Bay Regional Park District is pleased to announce the completion of projects improving public use facilities at Tilden Regional Park, and the simultaneous re-opening of the Tilden Merry-Go-Round. Image June 13, 2014Board Member Carol Severin Garners Professional Recognition East Bay Regional Park District board member Carol Severin was recently recognized by her colleagues for her lifetime of service to the California parks and recreation profession. Image May 2, 2014EBRPD Multicultural Volunteer Trail Work Day Celebrated at Statewide Trails Conference The East Bay Regional Park District received a Merit Award for an Outstanding Trail Event at the 29th annual California Trails and Greenways Conference held April 8 – 10, 2014 in Palm Springs. Image On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. donated a trail easement the East Bay Regional Park District to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond April 17, 2014Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Donates Easement to Extend San Francisco Bay Trail Providing Access to Point Molate Beach Park On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. announced their effort to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond. Image March 18, 2014Ohlone Curriculum Available for East Bay Elementary Schools 3/18/2014 The East Bay Regional Park District is pleased to introduce a newly published third-grade curriculum about local tribal peoples past to present. The curriculum addresses multiple common core standards and aligns with third grade social science standards. Its supplemental… Image February 18, 2014Some Tilden Park Areas Remain Closed for Sewer Construction Major sewer construction that started in October 2013 in northern Tilden Regional Park and in the Tilden Nature Area has experienced some delays, and the estimate for project completion is April 2014. Image January 24, 2014Park District Moving Forward with Antioch Land Acquisition On January 14, the Board of the East Bay Regional Park District authorized an agreement with the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) that will permit the District to acquire approximately 191.45 acres of land known as “Moller Ranch.” Image November 19, 2013Tree Work on Wildcat Canyon Road in Tilden Park Will Improve Safety An East Bay Regional Park District project to improve public safety along Wildcat Canyon Road in Tilden Park will reduce hazardous wildland fuels and remove high risk trees. Image November 4, 2013Fitness Zone The Park District and project partners open an all-new outdoor Fitness Zone at Lake Chabot Regional Park with a ceremony set for Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley. 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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.
Image November 14, 2014EBRPD Dedicates the George Miller Regional Trail After more than 20 years of negotiations and planning, and one year of intensive repairs, a popular roadway-turned-trail was reborn and reopened to the public on Saturday, November 8 by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD).
Image October 28, 2014Restoration Work to Begin Soon at Mission Peak To mitigate the ever-increasing problem of soil erosion at Mission Peak Regional Preserve, the Park District will soon begin restoration work on a 1,700-foot long bootleg trail alongside Peak Trail.
Image October 26, 2014EBRPD Legislative Committee Supports Dublin Open Space; Says No on Measure T On Friday, October 24, 2014, the Legislative Committee of the East Bay Regional Park District’s Board of Directors officially took action to oppose a developer sponsored ballot initiative, Measure T, which would open the door to development of Doolan Canyon.
Image October 15, 2014CSDA Recognizes Park District Board Members Radke, Severin By EBRPD Public Affairs Oakland, CA — Longtime East Bay Regional Park District Board Members Carol Severin and Ted Radke received the Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy award for individuals from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) during the association…
Image September 15, 2014Fire Hazard Reduction Work to Continue at Wildcat Canyon Road in Tilden Park After seven months of tree stand thinning, the East Bay Regional Park District Fire Services Department has completed the first phase of a project to improve public safety along Wild Canyon Road in Tilden Regional Park. Phase 2 began this month.
Image August 22, 2014Iron Horse Regional Trail Extension The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated the opening of the Iron Horse Trail extension, from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton, with an official dedication ceremony at the Creekside Park in Pleasanton on Tuesday, August 19.
Image July 9, 2014Tilden Regional Park Attractions Open for Summer Fun The East Bay Regional Park District is pleased to announce the completion of projects improving public use facilities at Tilden Regional Park, and the simultaneous re-opening of the Tilden Merry-Go-Round.
Image June 13, 2014Board Member Carol Severin Garners Professional Recognition East Bay Regional Park District board member Carol Severin was recently recognized by her colleagues for her lifetime of service to the California parks and recreation profession.
Image May 2, 2014EBRPD Multicultural Volunteer Trail Work Day Celebrated at Statewide Trails Conference The East Bay Regional Park District received a Merit Award for an Outstanding Trail Event at the 29th annual California Trails and Greenways Conference held April 8 – 10, 2014 in Palm Springs.
Image On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. donated a trail easement the East Bay Regional Park District to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond April 17, 2014Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Donates Easement to Extend San Francisco Bay Trail Providing Access to Point Molate Beach Park On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. announced their effort to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond.
Image March 18, 2014Ohlone Curriculum Available for East Bay Elementary Schools 3/18/2014 The East Bay Regional Park District is pleased to introduce a newly published third-grade curriculum about local tribal peoples past to present. The curriculum addresses multiple common core standards and aligns with third grade social science standards. Its supplemental…
Image February 18, 2014Some Tilden Park Areas Remain Closed for Sewer Construction Major sewer construction that started in October 2013 in northern Tilden Regional Park and in the Tilden Nature Area has experienced some delays, and the estimate for project completion is April 2014.
Image January 24, 2014Park District Moving Forward with Antioch Land Acquisition On January 14, the Board of the East Bay Regional Park District authorized an agreement with the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) that will permit the District to acquire approximately 191.45 acres of land known as “Moller Ranch.”
Image November 19, 2013Tree Work on Wildcat Canyon Road in Tilden Park Will Improve Safety An East Bay Regional Park District project to improve public safety along Wildcat Canyon Road in Tilden Park will reduce hazardous wildland fuels and remove high risk trees.
Image November 4, 2013Fitness Zone The Park District and project partners open an all-new outdoor Fitness Zone at Lake Chabot Regional Park with a ceremony set for Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley.
