Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: mediainquiries@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 409-7509All News Image June 17, 2020Park District Passes Resolution Denouncing Racism and Standing in Solidarity with Black Americans and all People of Color On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution denouncing racism and systemic racial injustice. Image June 15, 2020The Buzz on Native Bees Along with honeybees, native bees pollinate more than 30 percent of the foods we eat, helping plants produce their fruits and seeds. Image June 15, 2020Big Break - What’s in a Name? Ever wonder why this place is called “Big Break”? There was a “big break” in the levee that held back the San Joaquin River from fertile asparagus fields. Image June 6, 2020Pledge to the Community: Message from Park District Police Chief Anthony Ciaburro We are humble in our service to the entire East Bay Community we serve. The East Bay Regional Park District’s Vision is to ensure the safety and health of park users. Image May 31, 2020“Parks to People” Brings the Natural World to Online Audiences The Park District’s interpretive and recreation programs and activities have traditionally been taught live at our visitor centers or out in the parks. Image March 29, 2020Help Keep Parks Safe and Open In the Bay Area we are blessed with over a million acres of beautiful public parkland. Californians love to get outdoors to enjoy nature and exercise, in fact they depend on it. For residents and their families it is an essential and fundamental part of their daily lives. Parks make lives better. Image February 22, 2020Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Examination A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Monday, March 9, 2020 to examine all aspects of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Police Chief… Image February 10, 2020EBRPD Will Accept Magee Acres of Open Space to Expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) will accept fee title and maintain into perpetuity 390 acres of newly donated open space to expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve in Danville as part of the Magee Preserve development plan. Image January 7, 2020East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Appoints New Ward 1 Director On January 7, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors appointed Elizabeth Echols of Berkeley as the Director of Ward 1 to serve the remaining term left by incumbent Whitney Dotson, who retired in December after 11 years on the Park District Board. Image January 3, 2020District Launches Composting and Expands Recycling To meet the climate goals set by the Park District in 2018 and better manage park resources, we are launching a pilot food scrap composting program and expanding recycling. Image December 15, 2019e-Bikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors Over the last few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have gained momentum and have increased access to the outdoors for exercise and recreation. Image December 3, 2019Redwood Regional Park Renamed After First Female Park District Board Member Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, the East Bay Regional Park District is honoring one of its earliest champions of parks and open space by renaming Redwood Regional Park after Aurelia Reinhardt. Image November 26, 2019Park District Encouraging Public to Spend Day After Thanksgiving Outdoors 11/26/2019 Oakland, CA – For the last five years, the Park District has turned Black Friday “green” by making Regional Parks free to the public. Black Friday has traditionally been a busy day of holiday shopping, but with more than half of holiday shopping taking place online, the public… Image October 4, 2019Retirement of Board Member Whitney Dotson - Notice of Vacancy 10/4/2019 Park District Board Vacancy Announced Oakland, CA – East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Whitney Dotson, Ward 1, has announced that he is retiring from the Park District Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2019. Dotson’s last board meeting will be Tuesday,… Image October 1, 2019Senator Glazer Named Recipient of 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award Sacramento, CA – State Senator Steve Glazer has been awarded the East Bay Regional Park District and Regional Parks Foundation’s 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award. Image October 1, 2019Five Hikes to Enjoy in Fall With crisp, cool mornings, changing colors in the landscape, and stunning sunsets, fall hiking can be spectacular. Image September 25, 2019Be a Fire Smart Park Visitor Get to know park fire rules, regulations, and warnings. Image September 25, 2019Strategic Choices – How the Park District Makes Careful Decisions for Wildfire Protection Park visitors and neighbors often inquire about how the Park District manages its resources to protect communities from wildfire. Image September 25, 2019Protect Your Home from Wildfire Use this checklist to create defensible space around your property. 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Image June 17, 2020Park District Passes Resolution Denouncing Racism and Standing in Solidarity with Black Americans and all People of Color On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution denouncing racism and systemic racial injustice.
Image June 15, 2020The Buzz on Native Bees Along with honeybees, native bees pollinate more than 30 percent of the foods we eat, helping plants produce their fruits and seeds.
Image June 15, 2020Big Break - What’s in a Name? Ever wonder why this place is called “Big Break”? There was a “big break” in the levee that held back the San Joaquin River from fertile asparagus fields.
Image June 6, 2020Pledge to the Community: Message from Park District Police Chief Anthony Ciaburro We are humble in our service to the entire East Bay Community we serve. The East Bay Regional Park District’s Vision is to ensure the safety and health of park users.
Image May 31, 2020“Parks to People” Brings the Natural World to Online Audiences The Park District’s interpretive and recreation programs and activities have traditionally been taught live at our visitor centers or out in the parks.
Image March 29, 2020Help Keep Parks Safe and Open In the Bay Area we are blessed with over a million acres of beautiful public parkland. Californians love to get outdoors to enjoy nature and exercise, in fact they depend on it. For residents and their families it is an essential and fundamental part of their daily lives. Parks make lives better.
Image February 22, 2020Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Examination A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Monday, March 9, 2020 to examine all aspects of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Police Chief…
Image February 10, 2020EBRPD Will Accept Magee Acres of Open Space to Expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) will accept fee title and maintain into perpetuity 390 acres of newly donated open space to expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve in Danville as part of the Magee Preserve development plan.
Image January 7, 2020East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Appoints New Ward 1 Director On January 7, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors appointed Elizabeth Echols of Berkeley as the Director of Ward 1 to serve the remaining term left by incumbent Whitney Dotson, who retired in December after 11 years on the Park District Board.
Image January 3, 2020District Launches Composting and Expands Recycling To meet the climate goals set by the Park District in 2018 and better manage park resources, we are launching a pilot food scrap composting program and expanding recycling.
Image December 15, 2019e-Bikes Making it Easier to Enjoy the Outdoors Over the last few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have gained momentum and have increased access to the outdoors for exercise and recreation.
Image December 3, 2019Redwood Regional Park Renamed After First Female Park District Board Member Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, the East Bay Regional Park District is honoring one of its earliest champions of parks and open space by renaming Redwood Regional Park after Aurelia Reinhardt.
Image November 26, 2019Park District Encouraging Public to Spend Day After Thanksgiving Outdoors 11/26/2019 Oakland, CA – For the last five years, the Park District has turned Black Friday “green” by making Regional Parks free to the public. Black Friday has traditionally been a busy day of holiday shopping, but with more than half of holiday shopping taking place online, the public…
Image October 4, 2019Retirement of Board Member Whitney Dotson - Notice of Vacancy 10/4/2019 Park District Board Vacancy Announced Oakland, CA – East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Whitney Dotson, Ward 1, has announced that he is retiring from the Park District Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2019. Dotson’s last board meeting will be Tuesday,…
Image October 1, 2019Senator Glazer Named Recipient of 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award Sacramento, CA – State Senator Steve Glazer has been awarded the East Bay Regional Park District and Regional Parks Foundation’s 2019 Radke Championing Advocacy Award.
Image October 1, 2019Five Hikes to Enjoy in Fall With crisp, cool mornings, changing colors in the landscape, and stunning sunsets, fall hiking can be spectacular.
Image September 25, 2019Be a Fire Smart Park Visitor Get to know park fire rules, regulations, and warnings.
Image September 25, 2019Strategic Choices – How the Park District Makes Careful Decisions for Wildfire Protection Park visitors and neighbors often inquire about how the Park District manages its resources to protect communities from wildfire.
Image September 25, 2019Protect Your Home from Wildfire Use this checklist to create defensible space around your property.
Image September 25, 2019Evacuation Tips and Resources – Be Prepared in Case of Emergency Here are tips from CAL FIRE for things to do right away to help you survive a disaster.