Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: mediainquiries@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 409-7509All News Image June 14, 2016Park District Police Donate Bikes to Oakland Non-Profit after Theft The East Bay Regional Park District police department on Tuesday donated 35 bicycles to an East Oakland non-profit that recently lost several dozen bikes to theft. Image April 4, 2016Park District and Partners Receive Awards of Excellence from the California Parks & Recreation Society The East Bay Regional Park District and program partners were recognized at the annual California Parks & Recreation Society conference, held in Long Beach, California, March 8 – 11, 2016. Image March 21, 2016Park District Invited to White House Water Summit 3/21/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District has been selected as one of the few land agencies – and one of approximately 200 committed organizations - in the United States to participate in this week’s White House Water Summit to commit to addressing water challenges and solutions in the… Image March 17, 2016Park District Moves Forward with Major Enhancements to Eastshore State Park March 15, 2016 - The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved $2 million in contracts Tuesday to restore habitat, extend the San Francisco Bay Trail and clean up debris from two key sections of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. Image March 2, 2016Park District Board Votes to Close Chabot Gun Club 3/2/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to close the Chabot Gun Club, granting the organization a 1-year lease extension to wind down operations. The club has operated at Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the Oakland hills since the mid… Image February 23, 2016Aerial Application of Herbicide, Shadow Cliffs: Week of February 29 2/23/2016 Weather permitting, the East Bay Regional Park District will be applying by helicopter Milestone™ herbicide to their pasturelands sometime during the week of February 29. Milestone in the early spring can prevent the growth and germination of yellow star thistle, a… Image February 19, 2016East Bay Park District Hires Deputy General Manager The East Bay Regional Park District this week named Ana Alvarez, a parks official for the City of San Francisco and a longtime advocate for sustainability and civic engagement, as the District’s first deputy general manager. Image December 23, 2015Enjoy Your New Drones, Just Not in the Parks The East Bay Regional Park District reminds park visitors that drones – motorized, remote-controlled aircraft – are illegal in all parks and open space areas in the District. Image May 28, 2015Roads-to-Trails Projects Garner Awards Last year the East Bay Regional Park District completed two road-to-trail conversion projects. Image May 28, 2015District's Master Plan Update Recognized by APA The East Bay Regional Park District's 2013 Master Plan won the 2015 Award of Excellence for 'Comprehensive Plan - Large Jurisdiction' from the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section (NorCal APA). NorCal APA covers a total of 16 counties: all 9 Bay… Image May 12, 2015Board Accepts $4.65m FEMA Grant for Fire-Hazard Reduction The East Bay Regional Park District took a major step forward this week in its long-term public safety efforts to reduce fire hazards in the East Bay Hills by accepting $4.65 million in federal grants to reduce dangerous trees and foliage in the hills from Oakland north to Richmond. Image May 8, 2015EBRPD Recognized for Communications Excellence The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) announced the winners of the 2015 CAPIO Excellence in Communications Awards program at their Awards Gala April 15, 2015 in Long Beach. Image April 27, 2015Major Restoration Planned for Albany Shoreline Using funds from Measures CC and Measure WW, the East Bay Regional Park District plans to embark on a 5-year plan to improve habitat, access, and trail conditions along the Albany shoreline. Image April 20, 2015Multicultural Roundtable Connects Parks to Diverse Communities Connecting diverse communities to the many opportunities available in East Bay parks was the theme of the 3rd annual Multicultural Community Leaders Roundtable in Oakland April 16. Image March 18, 2015New Name for Willow Park Golf Course The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to rename the golf course at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. Image November 14, 2014EBRPD Dedicates the George Miller Regional Trail After more than 20 years of negotiations and planning, and one year of intensive repairs, a popular roadway-turned-trail was reborn and reopened to the public on Saturday, November 8 by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Image October 15, 2014CSDA Recognizes Park District Board Members Radke, Severin By EBRPD Public Affairs Oakland, CA — Longtime East Bay Regional Park District Board Members Carol Severin and Ted Radke received the Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy award for individuals from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) during the association… Image August 22, 2014Iron Horse Regional Trail Extension The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated the opening of the Iron Horse Trail extension, from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton, with an official dedication ceremony at the Creekside Park in Pleasanton on Tuesday, August 19. Image June 13, 2014Board Member Carol Severin Garners Professional Recognition East Bay Regional Park District board member Carol Severin was recently recognized by her colleagues for her lifetime of service to the California parks and recreation profession. Image On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. donated a trail easement the East Bay Regional Park District to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond April 17, 2014Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Donates Easement to Extend San Francisco Bay Trail Providing Access to Point Molate Beach Park On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. announced their effort to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous … Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Current page 15 Page 16 Next page Next Last page Last »
Image June 14, 2016Park District Police Donate Bikes to Oakland Non-Profit after Theft The East Bay Regional Park District police department on Tuesday donated 35 bicycles to an East Oakland non-profit that recently lost several dozen bikes to theft.
Image April 4, 2016Park District and Partners Receive Awards of Excellence from the California Parks & Recreation Society The East Bay Regional Park District and program partners were recognized at the annual California Parks & Recreation Society conference, held in Long Beach, California, March 8 – 11, 2016.
Image March 21, 2016Park District Invited to White House Water Summit 3/21/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District has been selected as one of the few land agencies – and one of approximately 200 committed organizations - in the United States to participate in this week’s White House Water Summit to commit to addressing water challenges and solutions in the…
Image March 17, 2016Park District Moves Forward with Major Enhancements to Eastshore State Park March 15, 2016 - The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously approved $2 million in contracts Tuesday to restore habitat, extend the San Francisco Bay Trail and clean up debris from two key sections of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park.
Image March 2, 2016Park District Board Votes to Close Chabot Gun Club 3/2/2016 The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to close the Chabot Gun Club, granting the organization a 1-year lease extension to wind down operations. The club has operated at Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the Oakland hills since the mid…
Image February 23, 2016Aerial Application of Herbicide, Shadow Cliffs: Week of February 29 2/23/2016 Weather permitting, the East Bay Regional Park District will be applying by helicopter Milestone™ herbicide to their pasturelands sometime during the week of February 29. Milestone in the early spring can prevent the growth and germination of yellow star thistle, a…
Image February 19, 2016East Bay Park District Hires Deputy General Manager The East Bay Regional Park District this week named Ana Alvarez, a parks official for the City of San Francisco and a longtime advocate for sustainability and civic engagement, as the District’s first deputy general manager.
Image December 23, 2015Enjoy Your New Drones, Just Not in the Parks The East Bay Regional Park District reminds park visitors that drones – motorized, remote-controlled aircraft – are illegal in all parks and open space areas in the District.
Image May 28, 2015Roads-to-Trails Projects Garner Awards Last year the East Bay Regional Park District completed two road-to-trail conversion projects.
Image May 28, 2015District's Master Plan Update Recognized by APA The East Bay Regional Park District's 2013 Master Plan won the 2015 Award of Excellence for 'Comprehensive Plan - Large Jurisdiction' from the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section (NorCal APA). NorCal APA covers a total of 16 counties: all 9 Bay…
Image May 12, 2015Board Accepts $4.65m FEMA Grant for Fire-Hazard Reduction The East Bay Regional Park District took a major step forward this week in its long-term public safety efforts to reduce fire hazards in the East Bay Hills by accepting $4.65 million in federal grants to reduce dangerous trees and foliage in the hills from Oakland north to Richmond.
Image May 8, 2015EBRPD Recognized for Communications Excellence The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) announced the winners of the 2015 CAPIO Excellence in Communications Awards program at their Awards Gala April 15, 2015 in Long Beach.
Image April 27, 2015Major Restoration Planned for Albany Shoreline Using funds from Measures CC and Measure WW, the East Bay Regional Park District plans to embark on a 5-year plan to improve habitat, access, and trail conditions along the Albany shoreline.
Image April 20, 2015Multicultural Roundtable Connects Parks to Diverse Communities Connecting diverse communities to the many opportunities available in East Bay parks was the theme of the 3rd annual Multicultural Community Leaders Roundtable in Oakland April 16.
Image March 18, 2015New Name for Willow Park Golf Course The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to rename the golf course at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley.
Image November 14, 2014EBRPD Dedicates the George Miller Regional Trail After more than 20 years of negotiations and planning, and one year of intensive repairs, a popular roadway-turned-trail was reborn and reopened to the public on Saturday, November 8 by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD).
Image October 15, 2014CSDA Recognizes Park District Board Members Radke, Severin By EBRPD Public Affairs Oakland, CA — Longtime East Bay Regional Park District Board Members Carol Severin and Ted Radke received the Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy award for individuals from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) during the association…
Image August 22, 2014Iron Horse Regional Trail Extension The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated the opening of the Iron Horse Trail extension, from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton, with an official dedication ceremony at the Creekside Park in Pleasanton on Tuesday, August 19.
Image June 13, 2014Board Member Carol Severin Garners Professional Recognition East Bay Regional Park District board member Carol Severin was recently recognized by her colleagues for her lifetime of service to the California parks and recreation profession.
Image On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. donated a trail easement the East Bay Regional Park District to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond April 17, 2014Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Donates Easement to Extend San Francisco Bay Trail Providing Access to Point Molate Beach Park On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. announced their effort to help extend the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, adjacent to the scenic shoreline in Richmond.