Media Contacts:Jen VanyaActing Public Information SupervisorEmail: jvanya@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2207All News 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. Image June 11, 2020City of Oakland Sewer Spill Potentially Impacting Lake Temescal The Park District has been notified of another City of Oakland sewer spill on Tuesday, June 10, potentially affecting Lake Temescal. Image June 6, 2020Pledge to the Community: Message from Park District Police Chief Anthony Ciaburro We are humble in our service to the entire East Bay Community we serve. The East Bay Regional Park District’s Vision is to ensure the safety and health of park users. Image June 5, 2020Standing Together: A Message to Our Community People throughout the country are struggling with hurt, pain, and anger over the chronic injustices, inequities, and violence against Black Americans—exemplified by the murder of George Floyd, as just one among the unacceptable numbers of Black Americans whose lives have been unjustly taken. Image May 31, 2020“Parks to People” Brings the Natural World to Online Audiences The Park District’s interpretive and recreation programs and activities have traditionally been taught live at our visitor centers or out in the parks. Image May 31, 2020Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Reopening, With Temporary Leash Restrictions The East Bay Regional Park District is set to reopen Point Isabel Regional Shoreline on Monday, June 1, 2020, with special restrictions to keep dogs on leash. Image May 22, 2020Park District Reminds Visitors to Be Responsible and Follow Park Rules Memorial Day Weekend The East Bay Regional Park District has launched a new series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in conjunction with the Alameda County Public Health Department and Contra Costa County Department of Health. The new PSAs stress the importance of parks to public health and wellness and remind… Image May 21, 2020City of Oakland Sewer Spill Impacting Lake Temescal The Park District has been notified of another City of Oakland sewer spill (5/20/20) affecting Lake Temescal. The lake will be closed until further notice to all fishing and water contact. Image May 6, 2020Rattlesnake Advisory: Rattlesnake Safety in the Regional Parks (2021) With this year’s early spring, Park District staff and visitors have observed the re-emergence of snakes – most notably rattlesnakes – seen periodically along the park’s trails that make up their natural habitat. Image May 5, 2020Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Staging Area to Remain Closed Through May 31 Despite intentions to remove fencing and reopen the Mission Peak Stanford Staging area entrance today, the Park District’s General Manager announced he is extending the closure through May 31 after receiving a strongly worded letter to keep it closed by the City of Fremont. Image April 24, 2020Park District Asks Visitors to Wear Cloth Face Coverings When Within Six Feet of Others in Parks On Friday, April 17, 2020, a “Cover Your Face” order was issued for five Bay Area counties – San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda – asking the public to carry cloth face coverings and wear them when within six feet of others, including when hiking, running, and biking. Image April 24, 2020District Police: Accreditation Team Invites Public Comments The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief/Assistant General Manager Anthony Ciaburro, is an accredited agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Image April 17, 2020Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Staging Area Temporarily Closed Through Tuesday, April 21, 2020 The Park District is closing the Stanford Avenue Staging Area at Mission Peak Regional Preserve, through Tuesday, April 21, 2020, with additional discussion at the District’s Board meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Image April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 - Special Meeting of the Board of Directors Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No. N-29-20 and the Alameda County Health Officer’s current Shelter in Place Order, effective March 31, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Headquarters will not be open to the public and the Board of Directors and staff will be participating in… Image April 9, 2020Temporary Easter Weekend Parking Area Closures at Select Regional Parks New temporary restrictions at select Regional Park parking lots and staging areas will be enforced this Easter weekend, Saturday/Sunday, April 11-12, 2020, with the goal to reduce crowds anticipated to come to parks this weekend. Image April 1, 2020Point Isabel Closed in Compliance with Updated Bay Area Health Officers “Stay-at-Home” Order The joint “Stay-at-Home” health order covering six Bay Area counties – San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda, as well as the City of Berkeley – was updated on Tuesday, March 31, extending the “Stay-at-Home” order until May 3, 2020, with additional restrictions,… Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Current page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19… Next page Next Last page Last »
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.
Image June 11, 2020City of Oakland Sewer Spill Potentially Impacting Lake Temescal The Park District has been notified of another City of Oakland sewer spill on Tuesday, June 10, potentially affecting Lake Temescal.
Image June 6, 2020Pledge to the Community: Message from Park District Police Chief Anthony Ciaburro We are humble in our service to the entire East Bay Community we serve. The East Bay Regional Park District’s Vision is to ensure the safety and health of park users.
Image June 5, 2020Standing Together: A Message to Our Community People throughout the country are struggling with hurt, pain, and anger over the chronic injustices, inequities, and violence against Black Americans—exemplified by the murder of George Floyd, as just one among the unacceptable numbers of Black Americans whose lives have been unjustly taken.
Image May 31, 2020“Parks to People” Brings the Natural World to Online Audiences The Park District’s interpretive and recreation programs and activities have traditionally been taught live at our visitor centers or out in the parks.
Image May 31, 2020Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Reopening, With Temporary Leash Restrictions The East Bay Regional Park District is set to reopen Point Isabel Regional Shoreline on Monday, June 1, 2020, with special restrictions to keep dogs on leash.
Image May 22, 2020Park District Reminds Visitors to Be Responsible and Follow Park Rules Memorial Day Weekend The East Bay Regional Park District has launched a new series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in conjunction with the Alameda County Public Health Department and Contra Costa County Department of Health. The new PSAs stress the importance of parks to public health and wellness and remind…
Image May 21, 2020City of Oakland Sewer Spill Impacting Lake Temescal The Park District has been notified of another City of Oakland sewer spill (5/20/20) affecting Lake Temescal. The lake will be closed until further notice to all fishing and water contact.
Image May 6, 2020Rattlesnake Advisory: Rattlesnake Safety in the Regional Parks (2021) With this year’s early spring, Park District staff and visitors have observed the re-emergence of snakes – most notably rattlesnakes – seen periodically along the park’s trails that make up their natural habitat.
Image May 5, 2020Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Staging Area to Remain Closed Through May 31 Despite intentions to remove fencing and reopen the Mission Peak Stanford Staging area entrance today, the Park District’s General Manager announced he is extending the closure through May 31 after receiving a strongly worded letter to keep it closed by the City of Fremont.
Image April 24, 2020Park District Asks Visitors to Wear Cloth Face Coverings When Within Six Feet of Others in Parks On Friday, April 17, 2020, a “Cover Your Face” order was issued for five Bay Area counties – San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda – asking the public to carry cloth face coverings and wear them when within six feet of others, including when hiking, running, and biking.
Image April 24, 2020District Police: Accreditation Team Invites Public Comments The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief/Assistant General Manager Anthony Ciaburro, is an accredited agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Image April 17, 2020Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Staging Area Temporarily Closed Through Tuesday, April 21, 2020 The Park District is closing the Stanford Avenue Staging Area at Mission Peak Regional Preserve, through Tuesday, April 21, 2020, with additional discussion at the District’s Board meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Image April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 - Special Meeting of the Board of Directors Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No. N-29-20 and the Alameda County Health Officer’s current Shelter in Place Order, effective March 31, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Headquarters will not be open to the public and the Board of Directors and staff will be participating in…
Image April 9, 2020Temporary Easter Weekend Parking Area Closures at Select Regional Parks New temporary restrictions at select Regional Park parking lots and staging areas will be enforced this Easter weekend, Saturday/Sunday, April 11-12, 2020, with the goal to reduce crowds anticipated to come to parks this weekend.
Image April 1, 2020Point Isabel Closed in Compliance with Updated Bay Area Health Officers “Stay-at-Home” Order The joint “Stay-at-Home” health order covering six Bay Area counties – San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda, as well as the City of Berkeley – was updated on Tuesday, March 31, extending the “Stay-at-Home” order until May 3, 2020, with additional restrictions,…