Thurgood Marshall Regional Park

Alert FIRE - Very High Fire Danger - Level 1 Restrictions in Effect in Northeast and Central FDRA

Level 1 restrictions for Very High Fire Danger will be in effect for Friday, June 20, 2025.

Parks are scheduled to remain open with the following restrictions:

No campfires outside of designated day-use picnic areas, campgrounds, or developed recreational areas. Barbeques permitted only in designated day-use picnic areas, campgrounds or developed recreational areas. Gas-fueled stoves are permitted in all areas.
Vehicles are restricted to driving only on designated roadways; no cross-country driving.
No use of gasoline powered equipment (e.g., mowers in rough areas, weed eaters, chain saws, welders and generators) outside of irrigated areas, designated campgrounds or developed recreational areas unless extra protection fire safety measures approved by the Fire Chief are implemented.
Maintenance of irrigated areas and road grading are permitted.
Increase monitoring and patrol by Park Staff.

Northeast and Central Regions || Fire Danger Levels & Restrictions

Updated June 19, 2025.

Thurgood Marshall Regional Park is closed with no public access, however, there are occasional public tour events. Check for upcoming tours or events at Calendar of Events - Thurgood Marshall.

Overview

Address

Land Bank Status. No Public Access.
Mailing Address: Thurgood Marshall Regional Park - Home of the Port Chicago 50
c/o EBRPD 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct. Oakland, CA 94605

Phone

Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757)

About The Park

Located on the rolling grasslands of the Concord Hills and ancestral territory of the Chupcan Peoples, Thurgood Marshall Regional Park - Home of the Port Chicago 50 aims to share stories of social injustice and bravery, connect community, and offer protected space for both nature and people to heal.

The future park will include:

A visitor center to feature local histories, including the 1944 Port Chicago Disaster that killed over 320 men, most of whom were Black sailors, the mutiny trial that ensued, and the fights for social justice and civil rights that led to the desegregation of the Navy.
3,000 acres of open space to connect Concord communities, made highly accessible with new public transit routes, public access points, and staging areas.
Recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, biking, and picnic areas.
Protected habitats and wildlife corridors to support the many native species of the area.

Together, we will build Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50 to honor the past, protect the future, and provide access for all.

Even though the future park is currently closed to the public, Naturalist-led programs and public tours are scheduled throughout the year to enable safe public access. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar for upcoming events and programs.