Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: dmason@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 544-2217All News Image May 3, 2024Park District Celebrates Grand Opening of New Roberts Pool at Roberts Regional Recreation Area Park District board members, honored guests, and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Roberts Pool on April 27, 2024. Image May 1, 2024Briones Pilot Project Informational Meeting The Briones Pilot Project reached its one-year mark on April 21, 2024. The two-year pilot project was planned and created to test new ways to safely share trails and improve the trail experience for all users while protecting habitat, wildlife, and watersheds. Image May 1, 2024Tilden Environmental Education Center Replacement Project Update The Park District is replacing the 1970s-era Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area due to major structural and functional challenges. Image May 1, 2024Swim Season is Here! It’s time to grab beach towels and sunscreen and head to the Regional Parks – swim season is here! Swimming is one of the Park District’s most popular activities, going back to the District’s founding regional parks. Image May 1, 2024From the Archives: 90th Anniversary Stories Some of the most interesting stories about the Park District’s history are now available on our 90th anniversary web page. Image May 1, 2024Wildfire Season Safety Tips May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a time when the Park District and other public agencies come together to stress the importance of preparing for the upcoming wildfire season. Image May 1, 2024Rail Fair Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy train rides, a variety of model and live steam trains, historic railroad equipment displays, live music, a full-size steam locomotive, and more. Image May 1, 2024Discovery Awaits Day and Night You may not realize that the park you visit holds another world. During the day you’ll see an oak woodland and hills full of lively woodpeckers pecking holes, noisy ground squirrels sounding off alarm calls when danger is afoot, and groups of visitors chatting as they hike. Image May 1, 2024Rise of the Dragonflies Although commonly seen zooming across the sky, life for dragonflies begins underwater. Laid beneath the water’s surface, they start as eggs and hatch into aquatic-dwelling nymphs. Image May 1, 2024Black Birders Week Join us in celebrating Black Birders Week 2024 by getting outside, spending time with community, and learning about the birds of the East Bay. Image May 1, 2024A Lasting Legacy of Labor: Impacts of Chinese Immigrants in Conta Costa County To Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, take a look back at the past actions of key communities in East Contra Costa County. Image May 1, 2024Powerful Pollinators Pollinators like bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, play a vital role in our ecosystem, especially for anyone who enjoys fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Image May 1, 2024Regional Parks Foundation Named Outstanding Non-Profit The Regional Parks Foundation was recently named Outstanding Non-Profit by the California Parks & Recreation Society-District 3. Image May 1, 2024GM Message: Celebrating 90 Years of Regional Parks For many people, the East Bay Regional Parks have provided a lifetime of memories. Image April 30, 2024Rattlesnake Advisory In early spring, snakes emerge from winter hibernation and become more active. Rattlesnakes are native to California and occur in a variety of wildland habitats, as well as in rural and urban areas. Image April 24, 2024ParkFest: Celebrate 90 Years of East Bay Regional Parks This year marks nine decades since a group of local leaders, inspired by some of America’s first conservationists, successfully brought the creation of the East Bay Regional Park District to residents. Image April 19, 2024Park District Set to Receive $1.38 Million in Federal Funds for Wildfire Mitigation Work in the East Bay Park District to receive $1,380,000 in federal funding secured by U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell for wildfire mitigation and safe, resilient forest work. Image April 18, 20242023 Public Safety Awards Thank you for your hard work and service. Our Department continues to shine with honorable, professional, efficient, and diligent individuals who consistently uphold high standards. You have truly exemplified excellence throughout the past year. Image April 18, 2024Celebrate Earth Day with the Park District Every day is Earth Day in the Regional Parks! It’s a day that is close to the Park District’s heart and mission to preserve and protect our natural resources. Earth Day also provides visitors with an opportunity to give back to the parks they love. Image April 11, 2024Park District Reaches Key Milestone for Borel Agricultural Park in Danville A 17-acre Danville homestead and walnut orchard is poised to take the next step towards development as an agricultural park open to the community. Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9… Next page Next Last page Last »
Image May 3, 2024Park District Celebrates Grand Opening of New Roberts Pool at Roberts Regional Recreation Area Park District board members, honored guests, and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Roberts Pool on April 27, 2024.
Image May 1, 2024Briones Pilot Project Informational Meeting The Briones Pilot Project reached its one-year mark on April 21, 2024. The two-year pilot project was planned and created to test new ways to safely share trails and improve the trail experience for all users while protecting habitat, wildlife, and watersheds.
Image May 1, 2024Tilden Environmental Education Center Replacement Project Update The Park District is replacing the 1970s-era Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area due to major structural and functional challenges.
Image May 1, 2024Swim Season is Here! It’s time to grab beach towels and sunscreen and head to the Regional Parks – swim season is here! Swimming is one of the Park District’s most popular activities, going back to the District’s founding regional parks.
Image May 1, 2024From the Archives: 90th Anniversary Stories Some of the most interesting stories about the Park District’s history are now available on our 90th anniversary web page.
Image May 1, 2024Wildfire Season Safety Tips May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a time when the Park District and other public agencies come together to stress the importance of preparing for the upcoming wildfire season.
Image May 1, 2024Rail Fair Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy train rides, a variety of model and live steam trains, historic railroad equipment displays, live music, a full-size steam locomotive, and more.
Image May 1, 2024Discovery Awaits Day and Night You may not realize that the park you visit holds another world. During the day you’ll see an oak woodland and hills full of lively woodpeckers pecking holes, noisy ground squirrels sounding off alarm calls when danger is afoot, and groups of visitors chatting as they hike.
Image May 1, 2024Rise of the Dragonflies Although commonly seen zooming across the sky, life for dragonflies begins underwater. Laid beneath the water’s surface, they start as eggs and hatch into aquatic-dwelling nymphs.
Image May 1, 2024Black Birders Week Join us in celebrating Black Birders Week 2024 by getting outside, spending time with community, and learning about the birds of the East Bay.
Image May 1, 2024A Lasting Legacy of Labor: Impacts of Chinese Immigrants in Conta Costa County To Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, take a look back at the past actions of key communities in East Contra Costa County.
Image May 1, 2024Powerful Pollinators Pollinators like bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, play a vital role in our ecosystem, especially for anyone who enjoys fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Image May 1, 2024Regional Parks Foundation Named Outstanding Non-Profit The Regional Parks Foundation was recently named Outstanding Non-Profit by the California Parks & Recreation Society-District 3.
Image May 1, 2024GM Message: Celebrating 90 Years of Regional Parks For many people, the East Bay Regional Parks have provided a lifetime of memories.
Image April 30, 2024Rattlesnake Advisory In early spring, snakes emerge from winter hibernation and become more active. Rattlesnakes are native to California and occur in a variety of wildland habitats, as well as in rural and urban areas.
Image April 24, 2024ParkFest: Celebrate 90 Years of East Bay Regional Parks This year marks nine decades since a group of local leaders, inspired by some of America’s first conservationists, successfully brought the creation of the East Bay Regional Park District to residents.
Image April 19, 2024Park District Set to Receive $1.38 Million in Federal Funds for Wildfire Mitigation Work in the East Bay Park District to receive $1,380,000 in federal funding secured by U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell for wildfire mitigation and safe, resilient forest work.
Image April 18, 20242023 Public Safety Awards Thank you for your hard work and service. Our Department continues to shine with honorable, professional, efficient, and diligent individuals who consistently uphold high standards. You have truly exemplified excellence throughout the past year.
Image April 18, 2024Celebrate Earth Day with the Park District Every day is Earth Day in the Regional Parks! It’s a day that is close to the Park District’s heart and mission to preserve and protect our natural resources. Earth Day also provides visitors with an opportunity to give back to the parks they love.
Image April 11, 2024Park District Reaches Key Milestone for Borel Agricultural Park in Danville A 17-acre Danville homestead and walnut orchard is poised to take the next step towards development as an agricultural park open to the community.
