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Due to high winds, the ridgeline parks below are CLOSED Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m. due to safety concerns and cleanup needs.

Oakland, CA – Mushrooms are an ecologically important part of our parklands and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins.

The East Bay Regional Park District is planning public access for 3.89 acres of new parkland at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach next to Crab Cove Visitor Center, as well as street improvements along McKay Avenue, in the city of Alameda.

Many of the traditions and holidays we celebrate today have tangled ties to different times and cultures. One such holiday is Groundhog Day.

One of the best places in the San Francisco Bay to see harbor seals is in Alameda at a floating platform built just for them near Encinal Beach!

The Park District’s Trails Challenge is a popular program that connects people to nature through hiking and biking. 

While the past year has been incredibly hard on us all, one message has shined brightly – Parks are Essential!

One of the best places in the San Francisco Bay to see harbor seals is in Alameda at a floating platform built just for them near Encinal Beach!

Successful winter outdoor recreation is achievable with some forethought and planning.

The Park District, in collaboration with Doug McConnell (host of NBC’s OpenRoad) and other regional park agencies, recently launched a new series of Parks Are Essential public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting visitor safety during COVID-19.