Park District Canceling Public Community Events and District Programs with 50 or More
in Attendance
All Regional Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Remain Open to the Public
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The health and safety of our visitors and employees
is the Park District’s top priority. As a park agency representing two counties – Alameda and Contra Costa – the East Bay Regional Park District is proactively monitoring all information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) from local, state, and federal health agencies and is following all guidance and recommendations.
Based on Alameda County Public Health Department and Contra Costa County Health Services recommendations, and out of an abundance of caution, the Park District is canceling all public community events, programs and special use permits with 50 people or more in attendance District-wide beginning Wednesday, March 11, 2020 through Sunday, March 29, 2020. This does not include private events scheduled through District concessionaires. Full refunds will be provided for cancelled events.
Also, in response to COVID-19, and to support our customer decisions regarding cancellation of events, the Park District is waiving all cancellation fees and providing full refunds to users for events scheduled through April 30, 2020.
We thank the public for their cooperation and understanding during this rapidly evolving situation.
All Regional Parks, trails, and open spaces remain open to the public.
More info.
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Regional Park at Alameda Point Moving Forward
A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE
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A new 158-acre Regional Park at the Naval Air Station Alameda, commonly referred to as Alameda Point, took a significant step forward recently with the both the Park District and city of Alameda agreeing on the size and location of the future park.
An agreement approved by both agencies outlines the process for the planning, development, and operation of the new shoreline park, and terms for the Park District to lease the property from the city. Sale of the property is prohibited.
The future park is yet another example of the Park District’s recent efforts to transform inaccessible, obsolete military bases into Regional Parks benefiting the public. Regional Parks are also being created at the Concord Naval Weapons Station and Oakland Army Base.
Creation of the new Regional Park at Alameda Point will take many years of planning and additional funding. Thankfully, Measure WW passed in 2008 provides $6.4 million toward creation of the new park.
See you out in your Regional Parks!
Robert E. Doyle
General Manager
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Top Regional Park Vistas
High Ridge Loop Trail, Dry Creek
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Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park shares a contiguous border with its sister park Garin Regional Park, making multiple loop possibilities through the rolling hills of Union City. Dry Creek features open, grass-covered hills and ridges offering great views of the Bay Area. The park feels remarkably quiet and remote, even though Hayward is just a stone’s throw away.
Have
you
ever stopped along a trail and marveled at the magnificent view? Share your favorite spots with us as we
showcase top vistas in the parks. Upload your favorite views to
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Twitter
or
Instagram
and tag them
#ebrpd
. Your photo may be the next featured Top Regional Park Vista!
Photo by Jerry Ting
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New Bay Trail Connection Enhances Recreation, Green Transportation
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Thanks to your support of Measures WW and CC, a new one-mile segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail near Albany Beach is nearly complete – creating a continuous 18-mile trail segment from Oakland to Richmond. The project also restores beach habitat and improves public access at Albany Beach, including additional parking, restrooms, and picnic tables. Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies are scheduled for April 25 to coincide with Earth Day events, pending COVID-19 health advisories. Watch for the event announcement in our next issue!
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Trailblazing Women of the East Bay Regional Park District:
Jean Siri, EBRPD Board Director 1992-2006
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An environmentalist and civic leader, Jean Siri achieved a long and varied career in public advocacy. She was instrumental in her support for the founding of Save the San Francisco Bay. On the EBRPD Board, she was known for her sense of humor and forceful, yet effective, approach to issues. A strong advocate of underserved communities, she championed access for all to the parks. Jean Siri was a driving force behind the development of the first regional shoreline dog park at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline.
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Park District Honored with
Partnership Award for Outstanding Public Engagement
by Public Lands Alliance
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This national award recognizes all the outstanding programs and events accomplished last year in celebrating and recognizing our
85th Anniversary
and the Regional Park Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. Please enjoy the
acceptance video
, narrated by General Manager Robert Doyle, which highlights all of the outstanding programs and events from our banner year!
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Park District Receives 2020 Community Service Award for Green Business by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
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The Park District is honored to receive the 2020 Community Service Award for Green Business from Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to "businesses that promote sustainable environmental business practices throughout their organization for the benefit of employees, customers or the community." Thank you, Pleasanton Chamber!
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Support our Four-Hoofed Firefighters
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Grazing animals have been part of the ecosystem of the East Bay for several thousands of years. Their presence, as well as common occurrences such as wildfire and drought, kept vegetation in check. Cattle are large animals but are not aggressive by nature. However, if aggravated or threatened, they can respond, especially to off-leash dogs. To protect cattle in the important role of managing vegetation, the Park District recently updated
Rules and Regulations: Ordinance 38
, requiring that all dogs be on-leash when grazing animals are present.
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Point Pinole Pier ADA Fish Cleaning Table
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Access for All:
Celebrating 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Staff-driven innovations have provided some of the most successful solutions in the Park District’s efforts to improve accessibility for visitors. An example of this type of innovation is the pier at Point Pinole, which lacked accessible fish cleaning tables. Taking staff and public input into consideration, this high-low table was designed and built by now-retired Park District carpenter Jerry Hirst to better accommodate everyone. The low table height provides ADA accessibility while the high table height accommodates those without disabilities. This design is now the Park District standard for replacing existing or installing new fish cleaning tables.
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The Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
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Where do monarchs go in spring after leaving their overwintering sites? Help solve a nature mystery by recording sightings of western monarchs between now and April. Upload your photos and be entered to win a variety of prizes every week you report a sighting! The Western Monarch Count is a community science program through the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The Western Monarch Mystery Challenge campaign runs through Earth Day, April 22.
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Conservation and Resource Management Courses at Merritt College
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Learn more about the Bay Area’s natural community. This month, Merritt College's Natural History & Sustainability program is offering special short courses in Bay Area Lichens, Herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians), and California Indian Ecology.
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Registration is Open for Summer Day Camps
Sign up today for summertime fun outdoors for children and youth!
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Park'N It Day Camp
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Ages 5-12
Park'N It is a traditional summer day camp where your child will learn about our park ecology, play games, make art projects, go fishing, hiking, swimming, and enjoy field trips to other parks. Watch our
Park'N It Day Camp video
to learn more!
Open Dates and Locations
July 6-10, Contra Loma (Antioch)
July 20-24, Miller Knox (Richmond)
July 27-July 31, Ardenwood (Fremont)
August 3-7, Coyote Hills (Fremont)
(Temescal and Don Castro camps are full)
Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
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Ages 13-17
LIT is a youth development program where teens gain work experience through our Park’n It Day Camp program.
Open Dates and Locations
June 8-12, Temescal (Oakland)
June 15-19, Temescal (Oakland)
June 22-26, Don Castro (Hayward)
July 6- 10, Contra Loma (Antioch)
July 13-17, Various Parks
July 20-24, Miller Knox (Richmond)
July 27-31, Ardenwood (Fremont)
Aug 3-Aug 7, Coyote Hills (Fremont)
or call 1 888 EBPARKS
for more information
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Note:
Due to COVID-19 advisories, all Park District public events and programs with 50 or more attendees are cancelled. Please call the park destination for program confirmation.
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Saturday, March 14, 9:30 – 11 am,
Phlower Photography
, Coyote Hills*, (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. 4519
Saturday, March 21, 9 – 11 am,
Canine Capers Walk
, Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer*, (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4530
Sunday, March 22, 5:30 – 8:00 pm,
Sunset Saunter
, Del Valle, (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4524
Sunday, March 29, 9:30 – 11:30 am,
Birding By Ear
, Leona Canyon, (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4538
*Registration required
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