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Celebrating 85 Years of Regional Parks

e-Newsletter: February 2019

The Park District thanks voters for approval of Measure FF and appreciates the thousands of residents in the community that participated in the election.

e-Newsletter: December 2018

On November 6 voters in western Alameda and Contra Costa counties overwhelmingly passed Measure FF with 85.6% of the vote.

Regional Parks map with ballot reminder

e-Newsletter: November 2018

About Measure FF: Measure FF is a $1/month ($12/year) parcel tax extension measure.

Jewel of San Francisco Bay Trail Opening Ceremony

e-Newsletter: October 2018

On September 12th, East Bay Regional Park District held a grand opening dedication in pinole for the new Pinole Shores Bay Trail and Bridge.

Fire Hazard Reduction Crews

e-Newsletter: July 2018

This fire season, the East Bay Regional Park District has been busy with three Fire Hazard Reduction Crews and three goat herds working to thin and remove vegetation at 40 targeted sites in the East Bay Hills.

Yes on Prop 68

e-Newsletter: June 2018

On June 5 California voters approved Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, with 56% of the vote (70% in Alameda County and 60% in Contra Costa County).

30k Facebook Followers

e-Newsletter: May 2018

Did you know the Park District is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram among other social media platforms?

Wetland Restoration is Working at Bay Point Regional Shoreline Youtube Thumbnail

e-Newsletter: March 2018

Learn about the restoration work being done along the Bay Point Regional Shoreline. Restoration improves habitat for wildlife, and creates more opportunities for people to connect with nature.

Bridge being built over Union Pacific Railroad tracks

e-Newsletter: February 2018

A new 1/2-mile segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail is under construction in Pinole, including a 1,100-foot gradually sloping bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.

Bridge Yard Building located in Oakland

e-Newsletter: January 2018

On Friday, December 15, 2017, the East Bay Regional Park District signed a 10‑year lease for the historic, newly-renovated Bridge Yard Building located in Oakland at the foot of the East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Poppies

e-Newsletter: December 2017

It’s official. The East Bay Regional Park District is now 73 Regional Parks.

Black Friday

e-Newsletter: November 2017

Entrance to the East Bay Regional Park District will be free on Black Friday (Nov. 24) to encourage people to visit parks, not malls.

EBRPD friends at the Rally for Parks in Sacramento

e-Newsletter: October 2017

On Sept. 16, the California legislature passed SB 5 (De Leon) that would place a $4 billion bond measure for parks and water projects on the June 2018 ballot.

Person holding water bottle

e-Newsletter: September 2017

Excessive heat warning in effect for Labor Day weekend.

Person riding a bicycle

e-Newsletter: August 2017

On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously to implement a one year E-Bike Pilot Program on three regional trails in the Park District.

Swim season

e-Newsletter: June 2017

There are plenty of swimming opportunities for you in the East Bay Regional Park District, with six open-water lakefront beaches, three chlorinated lagoons, two pools, and two bay shoreline beaches.

Vargas Plateau Regional Park in Fremont

e-Newsletter: May 2017

Vargas Plateau Regional Park in Fremont will reopen to the public on Monday, May 15th, nearly a full year after an Alameda County judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering that the park be closed.

Regional Parks Map

e-Newsletter: April 2017

The heavy winter rains have caused severe damage in our parks, including landslides, washed out trails, erosion and downed trees.

Road closed sign

e-Newsletter: March 2017

While we hope the recent sunny days will continue, please note winter rainstorms greatly impacted many of our parks and trails with flooding, fallen trees, erosion, mudslides and other damage.

Poppies

e-Newsletter: February 2017

Three new officials are joining the EBRPD Board of Directors this year. Each Board member represents a specific geographic area of the Park District.