EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT NEWS | |
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Continuing the 90th Anniversary Celebration
A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER SABRINA LANDRETH
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What a month this has been! Thank you to the estimated 6,000 attendees who celebrated the Park District's 90th Anniversary with us on May 11 at ParkFest. What a great event with fun, music, performances, food, and more. For nearly a century, the East Bay community has supported and trusted the East Bay Regional Park District.
Join us for more fun events throughout the year celebrating 90 years of East Bay Regional Parks, including "Explore Your Parks" programs, festivals, story sessions, picnics, and much more. Thank you for your ongoing trust in the Park District. See you in the Regional Parks!
| In celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month, the Park District will raise the Pride Flag in parks where flag poles are present. Join the Park District in celebrating diversity in parks and creating welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy. All are welcome. More info. | Juneteenth, June 19, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The East Bay Regional Park District is honoring Juneteenth this year with a Free Park Day and special naturalist-led public programs to celebrate and reflect. The Park District is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and making the Regional Parks and agency more welcoming and reflective of the communities it serves. More info. | Alder and Leatherwood Creek Restoration and Public Access Project Grand Opening | On May 23, the East Bay Regional Park District held a grand opening and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Alder Creek and Leatherwood Creek Restoration Project at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve in Orinda. This project is the largest creek restoration project in the Park District's 90-year history and the largest creek daylighting project in the entire Bay Area. The project opened up 3,000 linear feet of previously culverted creek and provides habitat for multiple special status and protected species. More info. | |
New Roberts Pool Receives Award for Outstanding Facility | The Roberts Pool project was recently awarded the 2024 California Association of Recreation and Park Districts’ Award of Distinction for Outstanding Renovated Facility. The pool is an important community resource brought to the public by the East Bay Regional Park District. More info. | Fire and Fireworks Safety | Be fire smart and aware of fire danger levels, red flag warnings, and fire safety rules as summer and July 4 approach. Fireworks are not allowed in Regional Parks. The Park District urges all visitors to enjoy their Regional Parks safely and responsibly. More info. | |
During the busiest season, keep important safety information in mind when enjoying the Regional Parks to ensure a safe and fun experience for all. Exercise caution and stay safe around wildlife, including ticks, coyotes, and rattlesnakes. Plan ahead and prepare to avoid heat exposure.
For emergencies, contact 911 or the East Bay Regional Park District Public Safety line (510) 881-1833, 24 hours a day. More info.
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Lafayette Ridge Staging Area at Briones Reopens | The Lafayette Ridge Staging Area parking lot has reopened to the public, providing ample parking and access to the Lafayette Ridge Trail. Additional accessible features and site improvements will open to the public later this summer. More info. | Special Juneteenth Activities in Regional Parks | |
The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with naturalist-led programs on Wednesday, June 19, a state and federal holiday. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Join the Park District to celebrate and reflect.
Juneteenth Celebration Walk
Weds. June 19, 10 a.m.
Thurgood Marshall Regional Park - Home of the Port Chicago 50,
Concord
Juneteenth Celebration Hike
Weds. June 19, 10 a.m.
Coyote Hills Regional Park,
Fremont
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Pride Month Programs in Regional Parks | |
Celebrating Pride at Castle Rock
Sun. June 9, 10 a.m.
Diablo Foothills Regional Park/Castle Rock,
Walnut Creek
Pride Hike!
Sat. June 15, 10 a.m.
Tilden Nature Area Visitor Center,
Berkeley
Celebrating Pride at Radke Shoreline
Sun. June 16, 10 a.m.
Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline,
Martinez
Celebrating Pride at Contra Loma
Sun. June 23, 10 a.m.
Contra Loma Regional Park,
Antioch
Celebrating Pride at Bay Point Shoreline
Sun. June 30, 10 a.m.
Bay Point Regional Shoreline,
Bay Point
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"Lakeside Laps"
Foundation Fun Run
| Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails at the Regional Park Foundation’s Lakeside Laps on July 20 at Lake Chabot Regional Park. Register for the Trout Trot 5K, 10K, or half marathon – all fitness levels are welcome! Lakeside Laps is a running event, in partnership with Brazen Racing, to celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District’s 90th anniversary and support the Regional Parks Foundation. The Finish Line Festival will feature entertainment, refreshments, and a Drake’s Brewing Company beer garden. More info. | |
Briones Pilot Community Meeting | Come share feedback with the East Bay Regional Park District about the completion of the Briones Pilot Project's first year. This two-year project improves the trail experience for all users while protecting habitat. Join the in-person community meeting on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Briones Alhambra Creek Staging Area in Martinez. No registration required. More info. | |
Father's Day Events in Your Regional Parks | |
Celebrate Father's Day with a day in nature or check out one of the themed activities planned in Regional Parks.
Anthony Chabot Campfire: WILD Dads!
Sat. June 15, 8 p.m.
Anthony Chabot Family Campground Amphitheater, Castro Valley
Father's Day Celebration
Sun. June 16, 11 a.m.
Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove,
Alameda
Father's Day Family Hike
Sun. June 16, 1:30 p.m.
Del Valle Regional Park,
Livermore
| See What's Blooming Now at the Botanic Garden | Enjoy a free docent-led tour on weekends at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Berkeley. Explore the enchanting oasis showcasing the state's diverse flora. Meet at the Visitor Center 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. More info. | |
Historic Hay Harvest Days at Ardenwood Farm | Join in the fun at Ardenwood Historic Farm's old-fashioned hay harvest! Help load the freshly mown hay and haul it back to build a big stack. Discover the difference between hay and straw as we bring in this year’s crop. This is a drop-in program spanning three Sundays in June; no registration is required. Ardenwood admission fee applies. More info. | |
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