Storm Related Information

A general advisory is issued after 0.2” or more of rain to alert the public of potential bay water contamination due to urban runoff. East Bay Regional Park District advises beach users to avoid contact with bay waters after a period of three days or 72 hours after rainfall ends.

Fire Weather-Related Park and Trail Restrictions

There are no fire-weather related park closures or restrictions.

Please call 1-888-327-2757, option 4, 2 to confirm fire weather-related park or trail closures or restrictions.

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Park/Trail Closure Information - Listed by Facility

Contra Costa Canal Trail

There will be temporary closures along the Contra Costa Canal Trail beginning approximately mid February, 2010, and ending late March, 2010. These closures will facilitate the Contra Costa Water District's annual cleaning of the canal. Please see CCWD’s canal closure page for more information. 

As part of the BART crossover construction, the tunnel at Jones Road on the Canal Trail will be closed from approximately mid February, 2010, and ending late March, 2010. Dates are subject to change. During the closure, please use alternate pedestrian walkways at Parkside Drive or at the northern side of Treat Blvd. More information: BART construction update Web page. Download: BART Work Activity Notification.pdf; Tunnel Closure January 10.pdf.

Contra Loma Regional Park

No closures at this time. 

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

NOTICE:Please be advised that the Swim Lagoon area at Don Castro will be CLOSED for the 2009 swim season.
The rest of the park is unaffected and picnicking, fishing, and hiking are still available.

Other local EBRPD facilities are available for aquatic recreation.

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Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area

The San Pablo Dam Reservoir located to the east of the park will undergo a major construction project lasting for about two years. This construction project will begin July 14, 2009, and will affect the park entrances to Kennedy Grove depending on the day of the week. See the Kennedy Grove Web page for information.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Park

A half-mile segment of trail at the Tidewater area (at the north end of Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline) will be closed from July 20, 2009, until November 2010 for construction of the Tidewater Aquatic Center. The closed section stretches from Tidewater Avenue to the East Creek Bridge. The closed section includes the trail, parking, turf area, and restrooms. The bridge across East Creek Slough and the Damon Marsh Trail will remain open as will the rest of the shoreline park.  

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline

A segment of the Bay Trail at the north end near Davis Street at Oyster Bay Regional Park will be closed from July 20, 2009 through June 2010. The purpose is for the construction of the the Oyster Bay/San Leandro Bridge. Trail users are directed off the trail about 1/10 mi. west of the construction site, up the hill to a fire trail that leads to the Davis St. entrance, bypassing the construction area.

Redwood Regional Park

The Golden Spike Trail and the Toyon Trail are closed to equestrians for the rainy season.

Please see the Serpentine Prairie Restoration page for information on trail closures during this restoration project.

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

The Bay Area Ridge Trail/Skyline Trail from Fish Ranch Road to Old Tunnel Road near Sibley’s north staging area is closed due to a mudslide. This is an approximate 1.08 section from the south side of Fish Ranch Road to just north of the staging area on Old Tunnel Road.  The staging area and trail south into Sibley are open. [Posted as of 01/22/2010] Call Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4554 for updates 

Sunol Regional Wilderness

The Lower Maguire Peaks Trail, which was closed due to storm damage, has been reopened to foot traffic only. The trail remains closed to equestrian traffic. Sunol staff are working to have the trail opened for equestrian summer traffic. Meanwhile, trail users should note that the Maguire Peaks Loop can still be accessed via both the Maguire Peaks Trail and the Upper Maguire Peaks Trail, both accessible from Welch Creek Road.

Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Nature Area’s historic 750’ boardwalk trail will be closed for repairs January 11 through March 1, 2010. Dates are subject to change. Jewel Lake and surrounding areas are accessible via Wildcat Creek Trail.

South Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park is closed November 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, to protect migrating newts.

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