Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image March 17, 2020Parks and Trails Open to the Public; Building Facilities Closed Until April 7, 2020 A “Shelter in Place” order has been issued through Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for six Bay Area counties – San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda – prohibiting non-essential business and directing residents to stay inside their homes and away from others as much as… Image March 15, 2020All Visitor Centers, Rental Facilities Closed; Programs Cancelled Public and employee safety is a priority to us! Out of an abundance of caution in continued response to the COVID-19 virus planning, East Bay Regional Park District is implementing facility closures to protect the public and our employees to reduce the potential for exposure to COVID-19. Image March 11, 2020Park District Canceling Community Events & District Programs with 50 People or More in Attendance The health and safety of our visitors and employees is the Park District’s top priority. As a park agency representing two counties – Alameda and Contra Costa counties – the East Bay Regional Park District is proactively monitoring all information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) from local, state,… Image February 22, 2020Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Examination A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Monday, March 9, 2020 to examine all aspects of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Police Chief… Image February 10, 2020EBRPD Will Accept Magee Acres of Open Space to Expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) will accept fee title and maintain into perpetuity 390 acres of newly donated open space to expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve in Danville as part of the Magee Preserve development plan. Image February 3, 2020New Board of Director Officers Announced for 2020 The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors has inducted new leaders for 2020. Image January 16, 2020Park District’s Hands-On Youth Job Fairs Engage Youth from Throughout the East Bay For the 6th consecutive year, the East Bay Regional Park District will host two Youth Job Fairs designed to raise awareness of employment opportunities for youth in the East Bay. Image January 7, 2020East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Appoints New Ward 1 Director On January 7, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors appointed Elizabeth Echols of Berkeley as the Director of Ward 1 to serve the remaining term left by incumbent Whitney Dotson, who retired in December after 11 years on the Park District Board. Image January 3, 2020District Launches Composting and Expands Recycling To meet the climate goals set by the Park District in 2018 and better manage park resources, we are launching a pilot food scrap composting program and expanding recycling. Image December 23, 2019Annual Wild Mushroom Warning 2019 Each year, mushrooms come out after the first rains of the season, which began on November 26. Mushrooms are ecologically important and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins. Image December 15, 2019e-Bikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors Over the last few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have gained momentum and have increased access to the outdoors for exercise and recreation. Image December 3, 2019Redwood Regional Park Renamed After First Female Park District Board Member Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, the East Bay Regional Park District is honoring one of its earliest champions of parks and open space by renaming Redwood Regional Park after Aurelia Reinhardt. Image November 26, 2019Park District Encouraging Public to Spend Day After Thanksgiving Outdoors 11/26/2019 Oakland, CA – For the last five years, the Park District has turned Black Friday “green” by making Regional Parks free to the public. Black Friday has traditionally been a busy day of holiday shopping, but with more than half of holiday shopping taking place online, the public… Image November 22, 2019Special Thanksgiving Surprise in Store for Regional Park Anglers Oakland, CA – After years of District efforts and requests by Anglers, the Park District’s Fisheries Program has finally acquired a supply of lightning trout. Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31. Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted 10/30/2019 East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31. Parks have been temporarily closed since Sunday due to potential public safety risks associated with damaged and falling trees, as well as extreme fire dangers. Park Staff will… Image October 4, 2019Retirement of Board Member Whitney Dotson - Notice of Vacancy 10/4/2019 Park District Board Vacancy Announced Oakland, CA – East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Whitney Dotson, Ward 1, has announced that he is retiring from the Park District Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2019. Dotson’s last board meeting will be Tuesday,… Image October 1, 2019Senator Glazer Named Recipient of 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award Sacramento, CA – State Senator Steve Glazer has been awarded the East Bay Regional Park District and Regional Parks Foundation’s 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award. Image October 1, 2019Five Hikes to Enjoy in Fall With crisp, cool mornings, changing colors in the landscape, and stunning sunsets, fall hiking can be spectacular. Image September 25, 2019Be a Fire Smart Park Visitor Get to know park fire rules, regulations, and warnings. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Current page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22… Next page Next Last page Last »
Image March 17, 2020Parks and Trails Open to the Public; Building Facilities Closed Until April 7, 2020 A “Shelter in Place” order has been issued through Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for six Bay Area counties – San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda – prohibiting non-essential business and directing residents to stay inside their homes and away from others as much as…
Image March 15, 2020All Visitor Centers, Rental Facilities Closed; Programs Cancelled Public and employee safety is a priority to us! Out of an abundance of caution in continued response to the COVID-19 virus planning, East Bay Regional Park District is implementing facility closures to protect the public and our employees to reduce the potential for exposure to COVID-19.
Image March 11, 2020Park District Canceling Community Events & District Programs with 50 People or More in Attendance The health and safety of our visitors and employees is the Park District’s top priority. As a park agency representing two counties – Alameda and Contra Costa counties – the East Bay Regional Park District is proactively monitoring all information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) from local, state,…
Image February 22, 2020Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Examination A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Monday, March 9, 2020 to examine all aspects of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Police Chief…
Image February 10, 2020EBRPD Will Accept Magee Acres of Open Space to Expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) will accept fee title and maintain into perpetuity 390 acres of newly donated open space to expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve in Danville as part of the Magee Preserve development plan.
Image February 3, 2020New Board of Director Officers Announced for 2020 The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors has inducted new leaders for 2020.
Image January 16, 2020Park District’s Hands-On Youth Job Fairs Engage Youth from Throughout the East Bay For the 6th consecutive year, the East Bay Regional Park District will host two Youth Job Fairs designed to raise awareness of employment opportunities for youth in the East Bay.
Image January 7, 2020East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Appoints New Ward 1 Director On January 7, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors appointed Elizabeth Echols of Berkeley as the Director of Ward 1 to serve the remaining term left by incumbent Whitney Dotson, who retired in December after 11 years on the Park District Board.
Image January 3, 2020District Launches Composting and Expands Recycling To meet the climate goals set by the Park District in 2018 and better manage park resources, we are launching a pilot food scrap composting program and expanding recycling.
Image December 23, 2019Annual Wild Mushroom Warning 2019 Each year, mushrooms come out after the first rains of the season, which began on November 26. Mushrooms are ecologically important and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins.
Image December 15, 2019e-Bikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors Over the last few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have gained momentum and have increased access to the outdoors for exercise and recreation.
Image December 3, 2019Redwood Regional Park Renamed After First Female Park District Board Member Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, the East Bay Regional Park District is honoring one of its earliest champions of parks and open space by renaming Redwood Regional Park after Aurelia Reinhardt.
Image November 26, 2019Park District Encouraging Public to Spend Day After Thanksgiving Outdoors 11/26/2019 Oakland, CA – For the last five years, the Park District has turned Black Friday “green” by making Regional Parks free to the public. Black Friday has traditionally been a busy day of holiday shopping, but with more than half of holiday shopping taking place online, the public…
Image November 22, 2019Special Thanksgiving Surprise in Store for Regional Park Anglers Oakland, CA – After years of District efforts and requests by Anglers, the Park District’s Fisheries Program has finally acquired a supply of lightning trout.
Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31.
Image October 30, 2019Regional Parks and Regional Trails Reopening 5:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31 or as Posted 10/30/2019 East Bay Regional Parks and Regional Trails are scheduled to reopen 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31. Parks have been temporarily closed since Sunday due to potential public safety risks associated with damaged and falling trees, as well as extreme fire dangers. Park Staff will…
Image October 4, 2019Retirement of Board Member Whitney Dotson - Notice of Vacancy 10/4/2019 Park District Board Vacancy Announced Oakland, CA – East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Whitney Dotson, Ward 1, has announced that he is retiring from the Park District Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2019. Dotson’s last board meeting will be Tuesday,…
Image October 1, 2019Senator Glazer Named Recipient of 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award Sacramento, CA – State Senator Steve Glazer has been awarded the East Bay Regional Park District and Regional Parks Foundation’s 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award.
Image October 1, 2019Five Hikes to Enjoy in Fall With crisp, cool mornings, changing colors in the landscape, and stunning sunsets, fall hiking can be spectacular.
Image September 25, 2019Be a Fire Smart Park Visitor Get to know park fire rules, regulations, and warnings.
