Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News 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. Image August 27, 2020Parks Reopen After Closure Due to Wildfire Activity in Region Regional Parks recently closed due to extreme fire activity in the region have been REOPENED – except those directly impacted by the fires, including Del Valle, Mission Peak, Morgan Territory, Ohlone Wilderness, Round Valley, and Sunol. Image August 26, 2020Five Regional Parks Struck in SCU Complex Fire Five East Bay regional parks have been scorched by the SCU Complex Fire that started on August 16 with lightning strikes; three parks are still actively burning. Image August 21, 2020EBRPD Sued by Seeno Developers on New Concord Hills Regional Park Land Use Plan A new lawsuit filed on behalf of Concord-based developer Albert Seeno, III & Discovery Builders could delay the East Bay Regional Park District’s ability to move forward with implementation of its plans to provide public access at a new regional park at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Image August 19, 2020Regional Parks Closed Due to Extreme Fire Activity Due to the extreme fire activity in the region, all Regional Parks are closed until further notice, except some shoreline parks and regional trails not within closed parks. Image August 12, 2020Persevering Through COVID-19 For the past four months, COVID-19 has placed enormous demands on our parks. We have kept the majority of our parks open while facing significant capacity challenges and safety issues. Image August 3, 2020Reconnecting with Nature in the Nectar Garden A unique feature of Coyote Hills Regional Park is the Nectar Garden, where visitors can reconnect to the outdoors. Image July 10, 2020Park District Board Approves Land Use Plan for New Regional Park in Diablo Valley On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved the final land use plan for public access improvements and open space preservation at the Park District’s new 2,540-plus-acre Concord Hills Regional Park (working name). Image July 3, 2020Enjoy Independence Day Safely in Regional Parks Although many 4th of July activities are curtailed due to COVID-19, nearly all Regional Parks are open and visitors can still enjoy nature over the holiday weekend. Image June 17, 2020Park District Passes Resolution Denouncing Racism and Standing in Solidarity with Black Americans and all People of Color On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution denouncing racism and systemic racial injustice. Image June 15, 2020The Buzz on Native Bees Along with honeybees, native bees pollinate more than 30 percent of the foods we eat, helping plants produce their fruits and seeds. Image June 15, 2020Big Break - What’s in a Name? Ever wonder why this place is called “Big Break”? There was a “big break” in the levee that held back the San Joaquin River from fertile asparagus fields. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Current page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20… Next page Next Last page Last »
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.
Image August 27, 2020Parks Reopen After Closure Due to Wildfire Activity in Region Regional Parks recently closed due to extreme fire activity in the region have been REOPENED – except those directly impacted by the fires, including Del Valle, Mission Peak, Morgan Territory, Ohlone Wilderness, Round Valley, and Sunol.
Image August 26, 2020Five Regional Parks Struck in SCU Complex Fire Five East Bay regional parks have been scorched by the SCU Complex Fire that started on August 16 with lightning strikes; three parks are still actively burning.
Image August 21, 2020EBRPD Sued by Seeno Developers on New Concord Hills Regional Park Land Use Plan A new lawsuit filed on behalf of Concord-based developer Albert Seeno, III & Discovery Builders could delay the East Bay Regional Park District’s ability to move forward with implementation of its plans to provide public access at a new regional park at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
Image August 19, 2020Regional Parks Closed Due to Extreme Fire Activity Due to the extreme fire activity in the region, all Regional Parks are closed until further notice, except some shoreline parks and regional trails not within closed parks.
Image August 12, 2020Persevering Through COVID-19 For the past four months, COVID-19 has placed enormous demands on our parks. We have kept the majority of our parks open while facing significant capacity challenges and safety issues.
Image August 3, 2020Reconnecting with Nature in the Nectar Garden A unique feature of Coyote Hills Regional Park is the Nectar Garden, where visitors can reconnect to the outdoors.
Image July 10, 2020Park District Board Approves Land Use Plan for New Regional Park in Diablo Valley On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved the final land use plan for public access improvements and open space preservation at the Park District’s new 2,540-plus-acre Concord Hills Regional Park (working name).
Image July 3, 2020Enjoy Independence Day Safely in Regional Parks Although many 4th of July activities are curtailed due to COVID-19, nearly all Regional Parks are open and visitors can still enjoy nature over the holiday weekend.
Image June 17, 2020Park District Passes Resolution Denouncing Racism and Standing in Solidarity with Black Americans and all People of Color On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution denouncing racism and systemic racial injustice.
Image June 15, 2020The Buzz on Native Bees Along with honeybees, native bees pollinate more than 30 percent of the foods we eat, helping plants produce their fruits and seeds.
Image June 15, 2020Big Break - What’s in a Name? Ever wonder why this place is called “Big Break”? There was a “big break” in the levee that held back the San Joaquin River from fertile asparagus fields.
