Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image November 19, 2021Park District Turning Black Friday Green with FREE Park Day Friday, November 19, 2021 (Oakland, CA) – For the past seven years, the East Bay Regional Park District has celebrated Green Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a healthy outdoor alternative to Black Friday holiday shopping. Image November 17, 2021Park District Receives Government Technology Magazine Award November 17, 2021 (Oakland, CA) – The East Bay Regional Park District has been recognized by Government Technology Magazine’s Special Districts Awards Program. Image November 5, 2021Lake Temescal Closed to Water Access, Open for Other Activities The Park District has been notified of a City of Oakland sewer spill near Lake Temescal potentially affecting water quality. Immediately, the lake is closed to all fishing and water contact. Image November 3, 2021Honoring Wilma Chan Our hearts go out to the family of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan who passed away today. Alameda County has lost a true public servant and champion. Image November 1, 2021Tilden’s South Park Drive Closed for Annual Newt Migration It’s that time of year again. South Park Drive at Tilden will be closed to protect migrating California and rough-skinned newts – native salamanders five to six inches long – that migrate to water in the winter for breeding. Image November 1, 2021November is Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month and we want to honor truth in history and awareness of contemporary issues facing the Native communities throughout the East Bay, and the world. Image November 1, 2021Steelhead and Rainbow Trout Two in the Same In 1855 scientists first described rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in North America by observing fish from Redwood Creek, now part of Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park! Image October 22, 2021Park District Receives 2021 Global Citizen Award The Park District has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Global Citizen Award by the United Nations Association USA, East Bay and Silicon Valley Chapters. Image October 15, 2021Commemorating the Oakland Firestorm's 30th Anniversary The Park District is joining the North Hills Community Association on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Temescal for an in-person event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Firestorm. Image October 10, 2021Red Flag Warning Issued 10/10/21 – 10/12/21 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Sunday, October 10 to 3 PM Tuesday, October 12 due to high winds and dry conditions. Image September 20, 2021Tilden Regional Park Celebrating 85th Anniversary, Brazilian Room Celebrating 80th Anniversary With Public Event Sat., Sept. 25 The public is invited to join the East Bay Regional Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation for a unique day of honoring the anniversaries of two historic East Bay icons – the well-loved Tilden Regional Park and Brazilian Room event venue. Image September 20, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11:00 PM Sunday, September 19, to 8:00 PM Monday, September 20, due to high winds and dry conditions. Image September 15, 2021Park District Marks 2021 World Peace Day with Unveiling of Peace Pole at Lake Chabot Public Celebration Includes Peace Messages, Music, Arts and Crafts Image September 13, 2021Open House Scheduled for Roddy Ranch Golf Course Habitat Restoration and Public Access Plan Property is Part of Planned Deer Valley Regional Park Image September 9, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued covering the East Bay hills and valleys and Diablo Range from 5:00 PM Thursday, September 9, to 11:00 AM Friday, September 10, due to chance for dry thunderstorms and lightning, gusty outflow winds, and increased risk of new wildfire starts and rapid spread. Image August 31, 2021Joint Message on Tentative Labor Agreement Reached Between East Bay Regional Park District and AFSCME, Local 2428 The East Bay Regional Park District and leaders of its employee labor union, AFSCME Local 2428, have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract. 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 Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17… Next page Next Last page Last »
Image November 19, 2021Park District Turning Black Friday Green with FREE Park Day Friday, November 19, 2021 (Oakland, CA) – For the past seven years, the East Bay Regional Park District has celebrated Green Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a healthy outdoor alternative to Black Friday holiday shopping.
Image November 17, 2021Park District Receives Government Technology Magazine Award November 17, 2021 (Oakland, CA) – The East Bay Regional Park District has been recognized by Government Technology Magazine’s Special Districts Awards Program.
Image November 5, 2021Lake Temescal Closed to Water Access, Open for Other Activities The Park District has been notified of a City of Oakland sewer spill near Lake Temescal potentially affecting water quality. Immediately, the lake is closed to all fishing and water contact.
Image November 3, 2021Honoring Wilma Chan Our hearts go out to the family of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan who passed away today. Alameda County has lost a true public servant and champion.
Image November 1, 2021Tilden’s South Park Drive Closed for Annual Newt Migration It’s that time of year again. South Park Drive at Tilden will be closed to protect migrating California and rough-skinned newts – native salamanders five to six inches long – that migrate to water in the winter for breeding.
Image November 1, 2021November is Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month and we want to honor truth in history and awareness of contemporary issues facing the Native communities throughout the East Bay, and the world.
Image November 1, 2021Steelhead and Rainbow Trout Two in the Same In 1855 scientists first described rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in North America by observing fish from Redwood Creek, now part of Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park!
Image October 22, 2021Park District Receives 2021 Global Citizen Award The Park District has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Global Citizen Award by the United Nations Association USA, East Bay and Silicon Valley Chapters.
Image October 15, 2021Commemorating the Oakland Firestorm's 30th Anniversary The Park District is joining the North Hills Community Association on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Temescal for an in-person event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Firestorm.
Image October 10, 2021Red Flag Warning Issued 10/10/21 – 10/12/21 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Sunday, October 10 to 3 PM Tuesday, October 12 due to high winds and dry conditions.
Image September 20, 2021Tilden Regional Park Celebrating 85th Anniversary, Brazilian Room Celebrating 80th Anniversary With Public Event Sat., Sept. 25 The public is invited to join the East Bay Regional Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation for a unique day of honoring the anniversaries of two historic East Bay icons – the well-loved Tilden Regional Park and Brazilian Room event venue.
Image September 20, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11:00 PM Sunday, September 19, to 8:00 PM Monday, September 20, due to high winds and dry conditions.
Image September 15, 2021Park District Marks 2021 World Peace Day with Unveiling of Peace Pole at Lake Chabot Public Celebration Includes Peace Messages, Music, Arts and Crafts
Image September 13, 2021Open House Scheduled for Roddy Ranch Golf Course Habitat Restoration and Public Access Plan Property is Part of Planned Deer Valley Regional Park
Image September 9, 2021Red Flag Warning Isssued A Red Flag Warning has been issued covering the East Bay hills and valleys and Diablo Range from 5:00 PM Thursday, September 9, to 11:00 AM Friday, September 10, due to chance for dry thunderstorms and lightning, gusty outflow winds, and increased risk of new wildfire starts and rapid spread.
Image August 31, 2021Joint Message on Tentative Labor Agreement Reached Between East Bay Regional Park District and AFSCME, Local 2428 The East Bay Regional Park District and leaders of its employee labor union, AFSCME Local 2428, have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract.
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