Media Contacts:Dave MasonPublic Information SupervisorEmail: mediainquiries@ebparks.orgPhone: (510) 409-7509All News 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 2024 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. Image April 9, 2024Park District Celebrating 90th Anniversary at Ardenwood’s Annual Sheep Shearing Day Join Ardenwood staff at the annual sheep shearing event and a special 90th Anniversary presentation. Image March 29, 2024Park Happenings for April May 11 ParkFest, Sheep Shearing Day, Earth Day, and more... Image March 19, 2024Park District Celebrating 90th Anniversary at Big Break All Abilities Day Explore nature at your own pace and in your own way at Big Break’s All Abilities Day. A special 90th-anniversary presentation will kick off the fun. Image March 7, 2024Snowy Plover Protection Zone at Crown Beach Providing a protected area at Crown Beach for the threatened western snowy plover is showing favorable results for plover populations. Image March 1, 2024Where are the Blossom Rock Trees? Coast redwoods are tall! 380 feet is the height of the tallest known tree in the world, a redwood named Hyperion growing in Humboldt County. Before logging started in the mid-1800s, the East Bay had a redwood forest with huge trees. Ship captains sailing near the Golden Gate wrote about two… Pagination First page « First Previous page Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Current page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9… Next page Next Last page Last »
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 2024 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.
Image April 9, 2024Park District Celebrating 90th Anniversary at Ardenwood’s Annual Sheep Shearing Day Join Ardenwood staff at the annual sheep shearing event and a special 90th Anniversary presentation.
Image March 29, 2024Park Happenings for April May 11 ParkFest, Sheep Shearing Day, Earth Day, and more...
Image March 19, 2024Park District Celebrating 90th Anniversary at Big Break All Abilities Day Explore nature at your own pace and in your own way at Big Break’s All Abilities Day. A special 90th-anniversary presentation will kick off the fun.
Image March 7, 2024Snowy Plover Protection Zone at Crown Beach Providing a protected area at Crown Beach for the threatened western snowy plover is showing favorable results for plover populations.
Image March 1, 2024Where are the Blossom Rock Trees? Coast redwoods are tall! 380 feet is the height of the tallest known tree in the world, a redwood named Hyperion growing in Humboldt County. Before logging started in the mid-1800s, the East Bay had a redwood forest with huge trees. Ship captains sailing near the Golden Gate wrote about two…
