East Bay Regional Park District

Tick Season is Here: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a reminder that with spring's tall grasses, ticks become a concern for people and pets. Learn more about ticks, Lyme disease, and how to make a trail-ready tick kit: ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

Please note these two exceptions: ✔️Roberts Pool opening is delayed pending restroom repairs, now expected mid- to late June. ✔️Don Castro Swim Lagoon opening is delayed (tentatively June 6) due to a state and federally protected ground-nesting killdeer nest discovered on-site.

Summer fun is around the corner – the 2026 swim season is here! Park District swim facilities will be open May 16–Sept. 27, with all locations aligned to the same overall timeframe. Visit the swimming webpage for facility hours and days of operation. ebparks.org/swimming

Don’t miss the May Park Explorer newsletter with news from the Park District, guided Trails Challenge hikes, campfire season kick-off, exciting Black Birders Week programs, and Ardenwood’s Rail Fair. ebparks.org/newsletters

Congratulations to @oaklandsoulsc on the release of their 2026 Official USL W League jerseys. EBRPD staff had a fun day with the team while they filmed their promotional video at Roberts Regional Recreation Area.

Join us for AB 481 Community Engagement Meeting on April 29 to learn and provide input about how law enforcement agencies acquire and use military equipment 📆Wednesday, April 29, 6:30pm 🚓Public Safety Headquarters: 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley ℹ️ebparks.org/calendar/commu…

Starting Wednesday, cashless fee collection will expand to five additional parks. Visitors are encouraged to come prepared for cashless entry at Ardenwood, Cull Canyon, Don Castro, Castlerock Pool Complex, and Temescal, with credit card/tap-to-pay methods. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

Enjoy the splendor of the Iris Garden at Dry Creek Pioneer. Visit the Iris Garden from April 23 to May 15, Thursdays thru Sundays from 10am to 4pm. The garden boasts over 2,500 varieties of irises. Entry is free. Park at the Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park Staging Area.

🌎 Happy Earth Day! EBRPD protects our parks year-round, from volunteer cleanups to installing waste sorting bins & finding ways to keep trash out of natural habitats. Learn how the Park District protects the Regional Parks on Earth Day & how you can help. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

Join the community and the Park District in celebration of Earth Day, with volunteer cleanup and maintenance activities on April 25, special Earth Day-themed programs, and ways to enjoy time in nature. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

With spring heat arriving early this year, rattlesnakes are becoming more visible along some East Bay Regional Park trails. 🐍 Learn about rattlesnakes in their natural habitat, safety tips, and what to do if you see a rattlesnake in the Regional Parks. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

There are beautiful wildflower displays and varieties found in almost all East Bay Regional Parks. Parks where abundant wildflowers are found include Briones, Del Valle, Las Trampas, Pleasanton Ridge, Sunol & Black Diamond Mines. Wildflowers in Your Parks: ebparks.org/parks/nature/w…

Pump the Brakes🚴‍♀️Look Out for Snakes: In spring & summer, snakes often warm up on roads and trails in the mornings/evenings. Protect wildlife—slow down when riding and diving thru Regional Parks. Snake species pictured make Regional Parks their home.📷Gary Nafis @californiaherps

Head to Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont for Sheep Shearing Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11am to 3pm. See the farm’s sheep get their annual haircut, try out wool carding, and make a wooly lamb to take home. Buy tickets online through Friday, April 17. ebparks.org/sheep-shearing…

As spring warms up our parks, encounters with coyotes can occur. Stay safe with these tips: 🦊 Avoid hiking alone 👶 Keep kids & pets close; dogs on leash 👀 Stay alert when walking, jogging, or biking 🥾 Stick to designated trails 🚫 Never feed wildlife ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

The April edition of the Park Explorer newsletter is now available, featuring Earth Day clean-up events and activities, the Brazilian Room Cherry Blossom Celebration, the reopening of the Iris Garden at Dry Creek Pioneer, and where to see wildflowers. ebparks.org/whats-new/news…

Join CoCo County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, EBRPD Board Director Colin Coffey, and the Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council at a Walk and Talk at Waterbird Regional Shoreline in Martinez on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 9-11am. RSVP to GovAffairs@ebparks.org. Dogs not allowed.

Breaking Newt News: The reopening date for South Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park is being adjusted to occur on Friday, April 3 due to the rain expected mid-week. Visitors may continue to walk and bike along the road until Friday. ebparks.org/newts

Thank you to @RepLSimon for helping to secure over $1 million in federal funding for Oakland shoreline water quality improvements, part of the park’s Tidewater Day Use Area Public Access Improvement Project. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

A beautiful new area of Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont is now open for the public to enjoy! The Coyote Hills Restoration and Public Access Project ribbon-cutting event last Saturday marked the completion of a project three decades in the making. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…