🎉Celebrate Ardenwood's 40th Anniversary this Sun. July 27, 10 am to 3 pm.🌾The day's events include the Historic Wheat Harvest, exhibits from the Park District's archives department exploring the farm's history, tours of the Patterson House, and rides on the farm's iconic train.

🥾Trails Challenge Pop-Up! Sat, July 26, 9-12 at Martin Luther King, Jr Regional Shoreline. Pick up a FREE guidebook, t-shirt or bandana! Challenge yourself on the 4-mile MLK Shoreline trek that's part of the 2025 Trails Challenge. ebparks.org/tc | #TrailsChallengeEBRPD

Join Contra Costa County District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston and Park District Naturalists for a Walk and Talk at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Register: bit.ly/3H3oeIa

🥾Grab your Trails Challenge 2025 gear!✨Trails Challenge Pop-Up tomorrow (Jul 26) at MLK Regional Shoreline from 9 to 12. 👕Get your 2025 Trails Challenge shirt & bandana 🚶‍♀️Complete the Trails Challenge trek along the shoreline 🌊 Enjoy scenic views #EBRPD #TrailsChallenge2025

Park District board members, leadership, and staff joined with elected officials, City of Richmond representatives, and community leaders in Richmond today to break ground on the construction of the Point Molate Bay Trail Extension Project. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

🚓🚒Join us at National Night Out TOMORROW at Lake Chabot on Tues, Aug. 5, 4-7pm—a perfect way to spend a summer evening. Meet Park District police, fire & lifeguard personnel & learn how they keep parks safe. Games, activities, snacks, and socializing. ebparks.org/we-celebrate/n…

🏞️140 acres added to future Deer Valley Regional Park in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy.💚 Features oak woodlands, grasslands, Marsh Creek, and a seasonal pond. Thank you to our partners for making it possible!🙏🏽 ebparks.org/about-us/whats… #EBRPD

Check out the August Park Explorer newsletter featuring Park District news, Free Fishing Day, Sanos y Seguros Event at Quarry Lakes, the Buzz on Bees, and the Crab Cove Fish Festival. ebparks.org/whats-new/news…

🌿👮🏼The Park District has reached 100% staffing at the sworn police officer rank—a significant achievement. This milestone reflects the department’s reputation as a rewarding and respected place to build a career in public safety. 🙌🏽 ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

Invasive Mussel Prevention Survey: The Park District is conducting a short survey on quagga and zebra mussel prevention for EBRPD lakes and reservoirs. Share what you know about these invasive mussels on a brief survey: surveymonkey.com/r/6CV39FS More info: ebparks.org/recreation/boa…

From the bayshore to the forest, EBRPD stewardship staff lead habitat restoration projects across the District. Explore the new Habitat Restoration Story Map to learn how the Park District's restoration efforts help East Bay parklands and wildlife thrive. bit.ly/EBRPDHabitatRe…

Sep-Aug Regional in Nature Activity Guide now available featuring District news, fun events, & programs, including Wildfire Safety, Garin Apple Festival, California Coastal Cleanup, Ardenwood Harvest Festival, Sunol Heritage Festival, & Tarantula Season. ebparks.org/rin

EBRPD is developing its next District Plan to guide our parks into the next century. Thanks to the 5,000+ residents who shared their vision! Phase 2 of engagement starts this fall. 👉 Stay connected: Sign up for the monthly Park Explorer e-newsletter: ebparks.org/form/newslette…

Annual Park District Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) review meeting: Sept. 4, 10am-noon, Park District Board Room (2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland) & via Zoom. Will cover LHMP progress, mitigation actions, changes in risk, & recent hazard events. ebparks.zoom.us/webinar/regist….

FREE Fishing Day on August 30: We’re waiving fees for anglers on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Regional Parks as both State and Park District fishing fees/licenses are waived for all visitors. Great opportunity for those who want to try fishing for the first time! ebparks.org/recreation/fis…

✨ BIG NEWS: The Park District has acquired 82 acres at Point Molate for a future Regional Park! Ensures the area is protected forever as public parklands. Big🙏 to Richmond, CA, Guidiville Rancheria, State Coastal Conservancy and California Energy Commission - ⚡#CalEnergy Commissioner Nancy Skinner! ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

CALVING SEASON ADVISORY—September is the busiest month of calving season (Aug to Oct) 🫸Do not approach or touch calves📷Do not take selfies with calves🤕Do not get between a mother & her calf🐕‍🦺Leash dogs around cattle & keep them away from calves. ebparks.org/natural-resour…

🍎Join us for a delicious day of fun at the Garin Apple Festival on Sunday, Sep. 7 from 10-2! 🍏Celebrate apple season with cider pressing, traditional crafts, live music, games, and more. Experience Garin's agricultural history and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family.

Would your non-profit group benefit from access to Roberts Pool? Learn how to apply to use Roberts Pool outside of District use times at an informational Zoom meeting on Thu, Sep. 11. Apply by 10/6! ebparks.org/public-info/bi… Department & Concession Opportunities Business Services.

EBRPD and Antioch Council Member Monica Wilson invite the public to a Walk and Talk at the future Deer Valley Regional Preserve on Sat, Sep. 20, 10am to noon. RSVP to [email protected] by Sep. 12, incl. reqs for accommodation or assistance. No dogs allowed in Deer Valley.