Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image August 2, 2019Park District to Mark 85th Anniversary with Free Concert at Contra Loma Aug. 23 To celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District’s 85th Anniversary, the Park District has planned several special events and programs, including Free Park Fridays, free Concerts in the Parks, and the District's first-ever Fall Arts and Music Festival (FAM Fest!). Image August 1, 2019Wildlife Warriors Park District Stewardship Department Working to Protect Local Wildlife Image July 26, 2019Park District Receives Land from U.S. Navy for Regional Park at Concord Naval Weapons Station A formal signing ceremony took place Saturday, July 13 at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station to celebrate the transfer of 2,216 acres to the East Bay Regional Park District for a future Regional Park. Image July 17, 2019East Bay Regional Park District Board Votes to Ban Glyphosate Use in Developed Park Areas by End of 2020 On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved Resolution 2019-07-187 calling for an immediate ban on glyphosate use in picnic areas with full elimination in all developed park areas by the end of 2020. Image July 9, 2019Regional Park at Concord Naval Weapons Station Reaches Major Milestone After more than 20 years of community support and involvement, the East Bay Regional Park District has accepted 2,216 acres of former Concord Naval Weapons Station land from the U.S. Navy for a future regional park. Image July 3, 2019Temporary Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail Bridge Closure The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail will be temporarily closed – south of the Glenside Bridge approximately 200 feet to Glenside Drive and north of the Glenside Bridge approximately 350 feet – for bridge replacement and safety improvements. Construction activities will begin on July 8. The… Image July 3, 2019Black Diamond Mines Closed for Installation of New Coal Mining Exhibit The Hazel-Atlas Mine and Greathouse Visitor Center will be closed while a new exhibit is installed. Image July 1, 2019Updates From Around the District The rise of catastrophic wildfires prompts new funding and constant vigilance. Image July 1, 2019Coming Soon to East Bay Regional Parks In Oakland, a new grand shoreline regional park is being planned at the Oakland touchdown of the Bay Bridge. The park–officially named the Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline after East Bay civic and environmental leader and former East Bay Regional Park District board member John Sutter–includes… Image July 1, 2019Protect Your Home – Ten Things To Do Now 7/1/2019 Most of Dawn and Sean Herr’s neighborhood in Paradise, Calif., burned to the ground last November during the Camp Fire, the most destructive fire in state history. But the Herr house survived. One thing that helped: The Herrs had made sure to create what’s called defensible space… Image July 1, 2019Staying Ready for Wildfires The statistics are sobering. Image July 1, 2019Park District’s Regional Trails a Model for the Nation 7/1/2019 Thanks to the foresight of former East Bay Regional Park District board members, staff, and trail enthusiasts, the Park District has an extensive network of over 200 miles of regional trails. Image June 28, 2019Celebrate 85 Years of East Bay Regional Parks The East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2019. What better time to visit some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most beautiful parks and open spaces? Image June 21, 2019Park District Fire Department Conducting Prescribed Burns/Training June 25 and June 28 at Point Pinole The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD FIRE DEPT) will be conducting “Point Pinole” prescribed burns on June 25 and 28, pending favorable weather conditions and approval from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Image June 18, 2019Urgent Warnings to Park Users About Water Safety In light of two recent drownings this week in non-lifeguarded areas at Lake Del Valle Regional Recreation Area in Livermore, the East Bay Regional Park District is again urging visitors to learn how to be water safe if you’re planning to go swimming or boating in a regional lake or water… Image June 15, 2019Bay Area’s Farming Past Comes Alive Each year the Park District’s historic farms–Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont and Little Farm in Tilden Regional Park–provide thousands of school children and adults with a look at the Bay Area’s farming past and an understanding of where food comes from. Image June 13, 2019East Bay Regional Park District Seeks Public Input to Help Inform Future Priorities As the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) celebrates its 85th anniversary, the Park District is seeking public input to help inform the District’s future priorities and interests to maintain its relevancy to the recreational needs of the East Bay’s evolving multi-cultural community. Image June 11, 2019Rattlesnake Advisory: Rattlesnake Safety in the Regional Parks (2019) As the weather heats up, rattlesnakes become more active in many of our parks, their natural habitat. Image May 17, 2019Enjoy the Park District's Swimming Facilities While Staying Safe in the Water The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and by Memorial Day Weekend all of the East Bay Regional Park District's swimming facilities will be open for the season. While families look forward to spending leisurely days playing in the water, it's important to remember that water can present dangers… Image May 17, 2019Wildfire Protection: Time to Trim Those Trees A year-round fire season is now the “new normal” in California. The 2018 wildfire season was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season on record in California. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Current page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24… Next page Next Last page Last »
Image August 2, 2019Park District to Mark 85th Anniversary with Free Concert at Contra Loma Aug. 23 To celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District’s 85th Anniversary, the Park District has planned several special events and programs, including Free Park Fridays, free Concerts in the Parks, and the District's first-ever Fall Arts and Music Festival (FAM Fest!).
Image August 1, 2019Wildlife Warriors Park District Stewardship Department Working to Protect Local Wildlife
Image July 26, 2019Park District Receives Land from U.S. Navy for Regional Park at Concord Naval Weapons Station A formal signing ceremony took place Saturday, July 13 at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station to celebrate the transfer of 2,216 acres to the East Bay Regional Park District for a future Regional Park.
Image July 17, 2019East Bay Regional Park District Board Votes to Ban Glyphosate Use in Developed Park Areas by End of 2020 On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved Resolution 2019-07-187 calling for an immediate ban on glyphosate use in picnic areas with full elimination in all developed park areas by the end of 2020.
Image July 9, 2019Regional Park at Concord Naval Weapons Station Reaches Major Milestone After more than 20 years of community support and involvement, the East Bay Regional Park District has accepted 2,216 acres of former Concord Naval Weapons Station land from the U.S. Navy for a future regional park.
Image July 3, 2019Temporary Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail Bridge Closure The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail will be temporarily closed – south of the Glenside Bridge approximately 200 feet to Glenside Drive and north of the Glenside Bridge approximately 350 feet – for bridge replacement and safety improvements. Construction activities will begin on July 8. The…
Image July 3, 2019Black Diamond Mines Closed for Installation of New Coal Mining Exhibit The Hazel-Atlas Mine and Greathouse Visitor Center will be closed while a new exhibit is installed.
Image July 1, 2019Updates From Around the District The rise of catastrophic wildfires prompts new funding and constant vigilance.
Image July 1, 2019Coming Soon to East Bay Regional Parks In Oakland, a new grand shoreline regional park is being planned at the Oakland touchdown of the Bay Bridge. The park–officially named the Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline after East Bay civic and environmental leader and former East Bay Regional Park District board member John Sutter–includes…
Image July 1, 2019Protect Your Home – Ten Things To Do Now 7/1/2019 Most of Dawn and Sean Herr’s neighborhood in Paradise, Calif., burned to the ground last November during the Camp Fire, the most destructive fire in state history. But the Herr house survived. One thing that helped: The Herrs had made sure to create what’s called defensible space…
Image July 1, 2019Park District’s Regional Trails a Model for the Nation 7/1/2019 Thanks to the foresight of former East Bay Regional Park District board members, staff, and trail enthusiasts, the Park District has an extensive network of over 200 miles of regional trails.
Image June 28, 2019Celebrate 85 Years of East Bay Regional Parks The East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2019. What better time to visit some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most beautiful parks and open spaces?
Image June 21, 2019Park District Fire Department Conducting Prescribed Burns/Training June 25 and June 28 at Point Pinole The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD FIRE DEPT) will be conducting “Point Pinole” prescribed burns on June 25 and 28, pending favorable weather conditions and approval from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
Image June 18, 2019Urgent Warnings to Park Users About Water Safety In light of two recent drownings this week in non-lifeguarded areas at Lake Del Valle Regional Recreation Area in Livermore, the East Bay Regional Park District is again urging visitors to learn how to be water safe if you’re planning to go swimming or boating in a regional lake or water…
Image June 15, 2019Bay Area’s Farming Past Comes Alive Each year the Park District’s historic farms–Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont and Little Farm in Tilden Regional Park–provide thousands of school children and adults with a look at the Bay Area’s farming past and an understanding of where food comes from.
Image June 13, 2019East Bay Regional Park District Seeks Public Input to Help Inform Future Priorities As the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) celebrates its 85th anniversary, the Park District is seeking public input to help inform the District’s future priorities and interests to maintain its relevancy to the recreational needs of the East Bay’s evolving multi-cultural community.
Image June 11, 2019Rattlesnake Advisory: Rattlesnake Safety in the Regional Parks (2019) As the weather heats up, rattlesnakes become more active in many of our parks, their natural habitat.
Image May 17, 2019Enjoy the Park District's Swimming Facilities While Staying Safe in the Water The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and by Memorial Day Weekend all of the East Bay Regional Park District's swimming facilities will be open for the season. While families look forward to spending leisurely days playing in the water, it's important to remember that water can present dangers…
Image May 17, 2019Wildfire Protection: Time to Trim Those Trees A year-round fire season is now the “new normal” in California. The 2018 wildfire season was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season on record in California.
