See and Do!
EBRPD in the News
- Scotland Visits Fremont
- By Justine Yan, Tri-City Voice, 04/16/2008
- Sports Complex Fields' Grass Getting Greener
- By Doug Oakley, Contra Costa Times, 04/13/2008
- Lots to Do This Month in the Regional Parks
- By Ned MacKay, Contra Costa Times, 04/10/2008
- Iron Horse Trotting Along
- By Janet Pelletier, Pleasanton Weekly, 04/04/2008
- Park It Column
- By CCT Staff, Contra Costa Times, 04/03/2008
- Black Diamond Mines
- By Bev Lane, The Valley Sentinel, 04/01/2008
- Carquinez Shoreline Rich in History
- By Bev Lane, The Valley Sentinel, 03/13/2008
- The Story of Las Trampas
- By Bev Lane, The Valley Sentinel, 02/01/2008
- Briones Regional Park: Six-Thousand Acres and Views Too
- By Bev Lane, The Valley Sentinel, 01/02/2008
Links
- WebReg
- Browse classes and activities online, or register online
- Program Guides
- Download Regional In Nature, Nature Nearby or other activity guides by visitor center or division
- Special Events
- Find special events throughout the year for you and your family
Media contact: Shelly Lewis, EBRPD Public Information Supervisor
Email: slewis@ebparks.org
Phone: (510) 544-2208.
2008 News: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
2007 News: August | September | October | November | December
*** Featured News: Celebrating Measure AA ***
August 2008
July 2008
- 07/30/08 - Low Water Level To Close Shadow Cliffs Boat Launch August 15
- 07/22/08 - Local Hutton Scholars Join Fisheries for the Summer
- 07/21/08 - Robert J. Coomber Jr. Honored with President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Community Leadership Award
- 07/17/08 - Bay Area Artists to Kick Off Park District's 75th Anniversary with Creative Landscape Art Exhibition at the Bankhead Theater
- 07/10/08 - Temporary Trail Closure in Redwood for Hazardous Tree and Fuel Mitigation Project
- 07/08/08 - Park District Works to Control Invasive Spartina
- 07/02/08 - Invasive Mussel Boat Inspections begin July 3 at Lake Del Valle and Contra Loma
June 2008
- 06/17/08 - Crown Beach Reopened
- 06/17/08 - Castle Rock Recreation Area Grand Reopening June 28
- 06/11/08 - Prescribed Burn Program for Round Valley Regional Preserve Postponed
- 06/06/08 - Bay Point Regional Shoreline Park Grand Opening June 21
May 2008
- 05/29/08 - Swim Season Opens June 14 in the East Bay Regional Park District
- 05/29/08 - Concerts at the Cove Bring Free Live Music to Alameda
- 05/29/08 - Celtic Music on Father's Day at the Black Diamond Mines
- 05/23/08 - Briones Exploration Online - A KQED QUEST Production
- 05/19/08 - Regional Police Press Release – Drowning at Don Castro
- 05/15/08 - EBRPD Website Garners Gold Hermes Creative Award
- 05/13/08 - 442nd Regimental Combat Team Memorial Service at Roberts Regional Recreation Area in Oakland, May 17
- 05/12/08 - Storytelling Festival at Kennedy Grove May 17 & 18
- 05/09/08 - The 2008 Fire Season Officially Begins May 12
- 05/08/08 - Trail Maintenance Volunteer Event, Saturday, May 10
- 05/08/08 - Cattail Thatched House
- 05/06/08 - Chemical Spill in Richmond Affects Marsh and Shoreline
April 2008
- 04/29/08 - Mt. View Sanitary District Hosts Open House May 17
- 04/24/08 - Phase II of Berkeley Meadow Restoration to Begin April 28
- 04/24/08 - 2008 12th Annual Cajun/Zydeco Festival
- 04/22/08 - Mountain Lions in the Parks
- 04/22/08 - Fresh Tracks 2008 - Enjoy a New Way to Stay Fit in the Regional Parks
- 04/21/08 - Wildfire Hazard Reduction and Resource Management Plan and EIR
- 04/14/08 - Burrowing Owl Conservation Project to Begin at Eastshore State Park, Albany Plateau
- 04/14/08 - Regional Parks to be Featured on KRON Channel 4 – April 20
- 04/04/08 - NEW Wildflower Guides Available Online from East Bay Regional Park District
- 04/03/08 - Celebrate Earth Day and California Trail Days on April 19
March 2008
- 03/25/08 - Tartan Day Scottish Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont
- 03/24/08 - Dedication of Pleasanton's Segment of Iron Horse Trail
- 03/24/08 - Trails Challenge Program is Free this Year to Residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and Kaiser Permanente employees
- 03/18/08 - Spring Wildflower Festival, Saturday, April 12 at Sunol Regional Wilderness
- 03/14/08 - Hazel-Atlas Mine Re-Opens
- 03/12/08 - Get Involved! Join Us to Discuss the Proposed 2008 Regional Park Bond Extension
- 03/10/08 - Paul Miller, Park Supervisor of Roberts Regional Recreation Area, Promoted
- 03/10/08 - Anne Rockwell, Crown Beach Park Supervisor, Promoted
- 03/07/08 - Volunteers Needed for New Projects Removing Invasive Plants
- 03/05/08 - Regional Parks Botanic Garden Holds 30th Annual Plant Sale on April 19
- 03/05/08 - Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area Re-Opens in Walnut Creek
February 2008
- 02/29/08 - Renovations Finished at Point Isabel
- 02/28/08 - 2007 Photo Contest Winning Entries
- 02/14/08 - Now Free! Join the 2008 Trails Challenge and Kids Challenge
- 02/11/08 - Museum Celebrates East Bay Regional Parks
January 2008
- 01/30/08 - Erich Pfuehler Joins East Bay Regional Park District as Legislative Administrative Manager
- 01/22/08 - Board Member Siden Honored
- 01/18/08 - Oil Spill Update
- 01/16/08 - Board President for 2008
December 2007
- 12/28/07 - Park District Encourages Kids to Get Outdoors
- 12/27/07 - Tilden Regional Park Vintage Carousel Temporarily Closes for Six-Month Renovation
- 12/05/07 - Oakland Hills Wildland Hazard Reduction Meeting – December 12
November 2007
- 11/26/07 - Native Plant Pioneer Wins Prestigious Award
- 11/16/07 - General Manager Declares District Emergency
- 11/08/07 - Parks, Trails and Services for the 21st Century
October 2007
September 2007
- 09/20/07 - Gathering of Ohlone Peoples
- 09/19/07 - Generous Support Helps Park District Acquire over 1,400 Acres Near Pleasanton Ridge
- 09/06/07 - Dry Creek Garden Opens To Public
- 09/06/07 - Good Neighbor Supplies Water to Shadow Cliffs Lake
- 09/06/07 - Little Farm Fair: Tilden Nature Area Celebration Features Old-Fashioned Fun September 23
- 09/04/07 - Volunteers Needed for Coastal Cleanup Day
August 2007
- 08/28/07 - Cajun/Zydeco Festival: Annual Festival to be held at Ardenwood Historic Farm September 22
- 08/23/07 - East Bay Regional Park District Adds 218 Acres to Crockett Hills Regional Park
- 08/14/07 - 2007 Photo Contest: Add to the Visual Appeal of this Web Site
July 2007
- 07/12/07 - East Bay Regional Park District Police Arrest Arson Suspect
- 07/10/07 - Park District Works to Control Invasive Spartina
- 07/10/07 - Iron Horse Trail Closure in Danville
- 07/09/07 - Two Regional Parks Make Diablo Magazine "Best Of"
