Public Input Sought as District Plan Process Begins
Survey responses accepted through July 31
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) invites the public to provide input that will be used to develop EBRPD’s next District Plan. A survey is available for the public at ebparks.org/district-plan and will remain open at least through July 31, 2025. Printed versions of the survey, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, will be available at EBRPD Visitor Centers starting Friday, April 25, or by calling (510) 544-2325.
The District Plan is a long-term strategic roadmap that will guide the Park District’s major decisions over the coming decades. It will outline broad goals and help prioritize actions to achieve the vision of a well-managed and exceptional system of open space parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. While the Plan will not list specific projects, it will serve as a framework to support future decisions about which projects to prioritize.
The new District Plan will build upon past planning efforts and expand to incorporate the changes in the climate, economy, and demographics of the East Bay. For example, over the next century, projected sea level rise will impact the Park District’s 40 miles of San Francisco Bay Shoreline and 15 miles of Delta shoreline; the need for wildfire mitigation and prevention is also expected to continue to increase. The District Plan will guide the Park District in responding to these changes and continuing to fulfill its vision and remain a leading public agency into the future.
The Plan will be based on extensive research of existing conditions, analysis of future trends, and, most important, ideas and needs from the community.
“Public input is absolutely essential as we shape the future of our park system,” said EBRPD General Manager Sabrina Landreth. “The next District Plan will reflect the values, priorities, and aspirations of the communities we serve, and we want everyone to have a voice in that process.”
Development of the District Plan will include three rounds of public engagement opportunities, beginning with this public survey offered through July. Additional activities will be announced later in the year. The District Plan process will continue through 2026.
