Media Contacts:Jen VanyaActing Public Information SupervisorEmail: jvanya@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2207All News Image December 31, 2020New Regional PSAs Seek to Inform Visitors About COVID-19 Safety The Park District, in collaboration with Doug McConnell (host of NBC’s OpenRoad) and other regional park agencies, recently launched a new series of Parks Are Essential public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting visitor safety during COVID-19. Image December 31, 2020Fee Collection Restarts January 4 To ensure free and easy public access to Regional Parks and trails during the pandemic, the Park District waived collection of all fees in 2020. Image December 21, 2020General Manager Robert Doyle Retiring After 47-Year Career As Robert Doyle retires at the end of December 2020 after 47 years at the East Bay Regional Park District, including ten years at the helm as General Manager, he leaves a legacy that will benefit the lives of East Bay residents into perpetuity. Image December 11, 2020Park District Takes Action to Review Wildlife Management Practices The East Bay Regional Park District General Manager has called for a temporary suspension of lethal removal of feral cats by District staff until a full review of current practices and policies can be discussed openly with the EBRPD Board of Directors. Image December 5, 2020Park District Facilities Closing Dec. 6 Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases in the Region Effective 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020, all campgrounds, outdoor museums (visitor centers), and children’s playgrounds at East Bay Regional Park District locations will be closed until further notice as mandated by the six Bay Area county regional health officers’ order announced yesterday. Image November 27, 2020Bay Point Regional Shoreline Reopened with Improved Visitor Facilities, Delta Water Access Bay Point Regional Shoreline reopened to the public Friday, November 20, 2020, after being closed for 14 months to restore habitat and construct public access improvements. Image November 25, 2020Virtual Engagement Meeting Updates Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Improvements On December 8, 2020, Park District planners and staff hosted a virtual community engagement meeting to present up-to-date information on two major projects taking place at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline. Image November 19, 2020Park District Police: Suspects Arrested In Connection With East Bay Burglary Spree The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department has been investigating a rash of auto burglaries in our Contra Costa County parks over the course of several weeks. Image November 2, 2020Ladybugs, Where Do They Go? The gardens around Crab Cove are abuzz with insects in summer, including ladybugs. Image November 2, 2020East Bay Regional District’s Lake Temescal Treated by Moleaer Nanobubbler Technology Moleaer, the leading nanobubble technology company, has partnered with the East Bay Regional Park District to pilot this new technology at Lake Temescal. Image October 26, 2020Park District Extends Closure of 11 East Bay Hill Parks through Wednesday Morning The East Bay Regional Park District is extending the closure of 11 regional parks in the East Bay hills through Wednesday, October 28 at 8 a.m. due to an extended Red Flag Warning anticipating continued high winds gusting to 60-70 mph in the ridgelines which are expected through Tuesday evening,… Image October 23, 2020Regional Parks in East Bay Hills to Close Sunday Due to Extreme Weather & Fire Dangers A 20-year wind event is expected to hit the Bay Area starting Sunday, October 25, 2020. Fire danger will be extreme due to expected high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. Image October 21, 2020Park District Opens New Shoreline Park at Eastern Touchdown of Bay Bridge After decades of regional cooperation and planning, the Bay Area has a new shoreline destination to enjoy. Image October 13, 2020Regional Parks in East Bay Hills Closed Through 10/16 Due to Red Flag Warning, Extreme Fire Conditions Red Flag Warning issued by National Weather Service for major wind event on Wednesday, Oct 14 at 5:00 a.m., through Friday, Oct 16 at 11:00 a.m. Image October 12, 2020Visitors Reminded to be Fire Safe in Regional Parks This year’s fire season has been one of the most devastating on record with five of the 20 most destructive wildfires in California history happening this year. Image October 7, 2020Dog Rules Return to Normal Districtwide Dog rules are returning to normal in Regional Parks on October 2, 2020, with dogs being allowed off-leash in designated areas once again. Image October 1, 2020Del Valle Regional Park Reopening With Limited Capacity Day Use, Boating, and Camping Limited day use, boating, and camping are returning to Del Valle Regional Park on Friday, October 2. Image September 20, 2020Limited Day Use, Camping, Boating Returning to Del Valle, Quarry Lakes, and Anthony Chabot Oct 2 During COVID-19, 99 percent of the District’s 130,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and 1,300 miles of recreational trails have been open and accessible to the public. Image September 15, 2020Statement Regarding Illicit and Dangerous Fireworks Activity Occurring at Grizzly Peak The Park District is aware of recent illicit and dangerous fireworks activity occurring at Grizzly Peak. We thank the community for sharing their concerns. Image September 4, 2020Little Known Shoreline Gem Being Upgraded Encinal Beach in Alameda will soon break ground on major improvements, including dune restoration, shoreline stabilization, and public access upgrades. 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Image December 31, 2020New Regional PSAs Seek to Inform Visitors About COVID-19 Safety The Park District, in collaboration with Doug McConnell (host of NBC’s OpenRoad) and other regional park agencies, recently launched a new series of Parks Are Essential public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting visitor safety during COVID-19.
Image December 31, 2020Fee Collection Restarts January 4 To ensure free and easy public access to Regional Parks and trails during the pandemic, the Park District waived collection of all fees in 2020.
Image December 21, 2020General Manager Robert Doyle Retiring After 47-Year Career As Robert Doyle retires at the end of December 2020 after 47 years at the East Bay Regional Park District, including ten years at the helm as General Manager, he leaves a legacy that will benefit the lives of East Bay residents into perpetuity.
Image December 11, 2020Park District Takes Action to Review Wildlife Management Practices The East Bay Regional Park District General Manager has called for a temporary suspension of lethal removal of feral cats by District staff until a full review of current practices and policies can be discussed openly with the EBRPD Board of Directors.
Image December 5, 2020Park District Facilities Closing Dec. 6 Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases in the Region Effective 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020, all campgrounds, outdoor museums (visitor centers), and children’s playgrounds at East Bay Regional Park District locations will be closed until further notice as mandated by the six Bay Area county regional health officers’ order announced yesterday.
Image November 27, 2020Bay Point Regional Shoreline Reopened with Improved Visitor Facilities, Delta Water Access Bay Point Regional Shoreline reopened to the public Friday, November 20, 2020, after being closed for 14 months to restore habitat and construct public access improvements.
Image November 25, 2020Virtual Engagement Meeting Updates Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Improvements On December 8, 2020, Park District planners and staff hosted a virtual community engagement meeting to present up-to-date information on two major projects taking place at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline.
Image November 19, 2020Park District Police: Suspects Arrested In Connection With East Bay Burglary Spree The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department has been investigating a rash of auto burglaries in our Contra Costa County parks over the course of several weeks.
Image November 2, 2020Ladybugs, Where Do They Go? The gardens around Crab Cove are abuzz with insects in summer, including ladybugs.
Image November 2, 2020East Bay Regional District’s Lake Temescal Treated by Moleaer Nanobubbler Technology Moleaer, the leading nanobubble technology company, has partnered with the East Bay Regional Park District to pilot this new technology at Lake Temescal.
Image October 26, 2020Park District Extends Closure of 11 East Bay Hill Parks through Wednesday Morning The East Bay Regional Park District is extending the closure of 11 regional parks in the East Bay hills through Wednesday, October 28 at 8 a.m. due to an extended Red Flag Warning anticipating continued high winds gusting to 60-70 mph in the ridgelines which are expected through Tuesday evening,…
Image October 23, 2020Regional Parks in East Bay Hills to Close Sunday Due to Extreme Weather & Fire Dangers A 20-year wind event is expected to hit the Bay Area starting Sunday, October 25, 2020. Fire danger will be extreme due to expected high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation.
Image October 21, 2020Park District Opens New Shoreline Park at Eastern Touchdown of Bay Bridge After decades of regional cooperation and planning, the Bay Area has a new shoreline destination to enjoy.
Image October 13, 2020Regional Parks in East Bay Hills Closed Through 10/16 Due to Red Flag Warning, Extreme Fire Conditions Red Flag Warning issued by National Weather Service for major wind event on Wednesday, Oct 14 at 5:00 a.m., through Friday, Oct 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Image October 12, 2020Visitors Reminded to be Fire Safe in Regional Parks This year’s fire season has been one of the most devastating on record with five of the 20 most destructive wildfires in California history happening this year.
Image October 7, 2020Dog Rules Return to Normal Districtwide Dog rules are returning to normal in Regional Parks on October 2, 2020, with dogs being allowed off-leash in designated areas once again.
Image October 1, 2020Del Valle Regional Park Reopening With Limited Capacity Day Use, Boating, and Camping Limited day use, boating, and camping are returning to Del Valle Regional Park on Friday, October 2.
Image September 20, 2020Limited Day Use, Camping, Boating Returning to Del Valle, Quarry Lakes, and Anthony Chabot Oct 2 During COVID-19, 99 percent of the District’s 130,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and 1,300 miles of recreational trails have been open and accessible to the public.
Image September 15, 2020Statement Regarding Illicit and Dangerous Fireworks Activity Occurring at Grizzly Peak The Park District is aware of recent illicit and dangerous fireworks activity occurring at Grizzly Peak. We thank the community for sharing their concerns.
Image September 4, 2020Little Known Shoreline Gem Being Upgraded Encinal Beach in Alameda will soon break ground on major improvements, including dune restoration, shoreline stabilization, and public access upgrades.