In 1988, with increased urbanization in the East Bay and skyrocketing land prices, EBRPD struggled to keep pace with the growing population. With their commitment to open space and regional parks, over two-thirds of the voters in Alameda and Contra Costa counties voted for Measure AA - a $225 million bond measure. Passage of Measure AA provided funding the acquisition and preservation of 34,000 acres of some of the most beautiful and pristine East Bay land. The result is the present network of parks, open space lands, and trails, recognized as one of the best examples of integrated parklands in any urban region in the United States.
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Mountain bikers can enjoy non-paved dirt or gravel trails throughout most of the East Bay Parks.
When hiking with children, consider trail conditions, weather, and the physical conditions of the kids.
This study evaluates the vulnerabilities facing the East Bay’s shoreline and proposes nature-based adaptation projects for the Park District.
Love to volunteer? Have a desire to learn more about the East Bay Regional Parks? Want to share your favorite parks or trails with peers and the general public? Then consider becoming an official Regional Parks Ambassador.