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The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties in SF Bay Area. ~30M visits annually. The East Bay Regional Park District preserves a priceless heritage of natural and cultural resources open space, parks and trails for the future and sets aside park areas for enjoyment and healthful recreation for generations to come. Social Media User Policy:
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🌊 Help Shape the Future of the Bay Bridge's Eastern Shoreline!The East Bay shoreline faces challenges from rising sea le...
10/19/2026

🌊 Help Shape the Future of the Bay Bridge's Eastern Shoreline!

The East Bay shoreline faces challenges from rising sea levels. The Park District is serving as an advisor to Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 on the Bay Bridge Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Study, focused on the East Bay side of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

📣 Your input matters! Community members and stakeholders are invited to help shape a more resilient future for the Bay Bridge corridor and East Bay shoreline.

Community Focus Group
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 5–7 p.m.
📍RBA Creative, 3718 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland

Guided Shoreline Site Visit
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.–noon
📍 Bay Bridge touchdown, end of Burma Road, Oakland

💻 Can't attend in person? Learn more about the study and take the public engagement survey at tinyurl.com/sfobbstudy.



Photo: Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline Observation Pier, Oakland

Let's talk about some frightfully fantastic fungi! With a little luck, you can find the western witch's hat, a vibrant w...
10/16/2026

Let's talk about some frightfully fantastic fungi! With a little luck, you can find the western witch's hat, a vibrant waxcap mushroom native to Northern California that particularly loves nestling beneath redwoods.

It is known for a reddish-orange, conical cap that resembles a witch's hat, a slimy coating, and a tendency to turn black when bruised or mature. The mushrooms begin to emerge during the rainy season, typically starting in mid-October.

Remember: DO NOT eat any mushrooms you find in the parks. The Bay Area is home to some of the world's most toxic mushrooms, and the western witch's hat is considered inedible. Foraging is strictly prohibited in East Bay Regional Parks.

📷: Damon Tighe, from our EBRPD Official Fans Flickr Group

The devastating 1991 Oakland Hills Fire forever changed how East Bay agencies prepare for and respond to wildfires. This...
10/16/2026

The devastating 1991 Oakland Hills Fire forever changed how East Bay agencies prepare for and respond to wildfires. This month marks 35 years since the fire, which claimed 25 lives and destroyed more than 3,800 homes and apartments. The lessons learned led to critical improvements in water infrastructure, emergency response procedures, and regional coordination. Among those efforts was the creation of the Hills Emergency Forum, bringing together fire agencies, cities, the East Bay Regional Park District, and other partners to strengthen wildfire preparedness.

In a new video produced by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Park District General Manager Max Korten joins leaders from regional agencies to reflect on the lessons of 1991 and how collaboration continues to help protect East Bay communities today.

▶️ Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z-YLtJv0TI

The 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm, also known as the Tunnel Fire, de...

PG&E has warned of anticipated public safety power shutoff (PSPS) in the East Bay in response to forecasted high winds. ...
10/15/2026

PG&E has warned of anticipated public safety power shutoff (PSPS) in the East Bay in response to forecasted high winds. As of 11:30am on Thursday, Oct. 15, Tilden is without power and a restoration timeline has not yet been provided. The PSPS warning is effect through Saturday, Oct. 17. Visit PG&E's outage map for shutoff updates, https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map.

Help plan the future of Contra Loma Regional Park! 🌊The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the community to help ...
10/15/2026

Help plan the future of Contra Loma Regional Park! 🌊

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the community to help plan what comes next at Contra Loma. We want to know which swim and aquatic features are most important to you, and what other recreational opportunities would improve your park experience and benefit the community. Take the survey by Nov. 30:

English: bit.ly/ContraLoma https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8954181/Reimagining-Contra-Loma-Recreation-Community-Survey
Español: bit.ly/ContraLomaES https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8954181/Contral-Loma-ES

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit ebparks.org/contra-loma https://www.ebparks.org/projects/parkland-improvements/contra-loma-recreation-project.

¡Ayude a planificar el futuro del Parque Regional Contra Loma! El Distrito de Parques Regionales de East Bay le pide a la comunidad que ayude a planear lo que viene para Contra Loma. Queremos saber qué instalaciones acuáticas y de natación son más importantes para usted, y qué otras opciones recreativas mejorarían su experiencia en el parque y beneficiarían a la comunidad. bit.ly/ContraLomaES https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8954181/Contral-Loma-ES

¿Preguntas? Escriba a [email protected] o visite ebparks.org/contra-loma. https://www.ebparks.org/projects/parkland-improvements/contra-loma-recreation-project

Since the Contra Loma Swim Lagoon's closing, the East Bay Regional Park District will meet with residents to gather ideas to shape the future of this space.

Have you ever tried acorn brownies? Get your chance at this weekend’s Sunol Heritage Festival, celebrating all the cultu...
10/14/2026

Have you ever tried acorn brownies? Get your chance at this weekend’s Sunol Heritage Festival, celebrating all the cultures that make up the tapestry of history in the East Bay.

Cafe Ohlone, the only Ohlone restaurant in the world, will offer samples from its menu, like these acorn brownies. Acorns have traditionally been a staple for the Ohlone people, and these treats exemplify the celebration of heritage at the heart of the festival.

You’ll also get a chance to catch a folclórico performance from Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí, listen to live music by Muleskinner Stomp, and learn about how life used to be in Sunol. Come join the fun!

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
🕘11am - 3pm
📍 Sunol Visitor Center
This is a free event with $5 parking fee.

Find out more by visiting ebparks.org/sunol-heritage-festival.

Calling all student artists! Whether you love drawing, painting, or collage, we're looking for artists in grades K-6 to ...
10/12/2026

Calling all student artists! Whether you love drawing, painting, or collage, we're looking for artists in grades K-6 to help show why healthy creeks matter and how we can protect them.
Winning submissions may be featured on the brochure cover for the Alameda Creek Watershed Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the native wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems of one of our beloved creeks.

To submit, email [email protected] with the subject line "Alameda Creek Watershed Alliance." Let's see what your creativity can do!

📷: Alameda Creek, Photo by Jerry Ting

Today, the Park District celebrated the groundbreaking of Tidewater Day Use Area, a $16.9 million, 7-acre expansion of M...
10/09/2026

Today, the Park District celebrated the groundbreaking of Tidewater Day Use Area, a $16.9 million, 7-acre expansion of Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline that will transform former industrial land along the Oakland Estuary into new parkland. “The Tidewater Day Use Area project will create new opportunities for recreation and environmental programming while connecting more people to the bay and improving the shoreline for future generations.” Max Korten, Park District General Manager.

The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated the groundbreaking of Tidewater Day Use Area, a $16.9 million, 7-acre expansion of Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline that will transform former industrial land along the Oakland Estuary into new parkland

10/09/2026

It's tarantula season in the East Bay! 🕷️ Tarantulas are gentle creatures that you're more likely to see roaming around the parks in the late summer and fall because of mating season. During this period, male tarantulas leave their burrows in search of love. They'll cross trails and roads, often traveling miles, following pheromones to find a mate.

Despite their large, hairy appearance, tarantulas are docile and naturally avoid humans. If you encounter one, give it room and admire it from a respectful distance. If you see them on the road, slow down and give them plenty of space to safely cross.

Look for tarantulas in Del Valle, Sunol, Black Diamond Mines, Pleasanton Ridge, and Las Trampas, or meet Harry the male tarantula, our Animal Ambassador at the Del Valle Visitor Center!

The Bay Area is a melting pot of heritage, weaving together Spanish, Mexican, European, and the Indigenous culture of th...
10/08/2026

The Bay Area is a melting pot of heritage, weaving together Spanish, Mexican, European, and the Indigenous culture of the Ohlone peoples. Come celebrate that unique history at the Sunol Heritage Festival, Oct. 17.

Catch a performance from Folclórico Colibrí, dance to live music performed by Muleskinner Stomp, and try food from Cafe Ohlone, the only Ohlone restaurant in the world. Learn about how life used to be in Sunol with tule crafts, old timey games, lasso lessons, and much more.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
🕘11am - 3pm
📍 Sunol Visitor Center
This is a free event with $5 parking fee.

Find out more by visiting ebparks.org/sunol-heritage-festival.

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