East Bay Regional Park District

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…

Check out the March issue of the Park Explorer newsletter with news & updates, registration for camps & youth programs, Black Diamond Mines Coal Mine Experience, Plover Protection Zone at Crown Beach, and wildflower programs & activities in Regional Parks. ebparks.org/whats-new/news…

Celebrate Women's History Month in March with the Park District, a time to honor the accomplishments and contributions of the groundbreakers and trailblazers that have improved and advocated for parks, nature, and the environment. ebparks.org/we-celebrate/w…

Congrats 2026 Trails Challenge January Finisher Bob Garaventa! Enjoy your hiking gear, courtesy of sponsor @AllTrails. Thanks to sponsors @RPF_EB & @aboutKP for their continued support. Submit Trails Challenge online log to be entered in the next drawing. ebparks.org/trails-challen…

EBRPD Fire Dept helps keep parks and communities safe and welcoming. Firefighters, lifeguards, and vegetation management staff work year-round on emergency response, wildfire protection, aquatic safety, public education & rescue services. Fire Dept Survey: forms.office.com/g/bguvW7F24h

The East Bay Regional Park district is hiring! Open positions include Division Lead of External Affairs, Ecological Services Coordinator, lifeguards, police officers, and recreation assistants. Visit the Park District jobs page to learn more. ebparks.org/jobs

@CAPublicHealth If you or someone you know may have eaten a poisonous mushroom, seek medical attention or call the California Poison Control Hotline: 1-800 -222 -1222. For more information, visit the CDPH Poisonous Mushroom webpage: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPH…

According to @CAPublicHealth, California is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of severe illness and deaths associated with people accidentally picking and eating death cap mushrooms. Remember, foraging for and collecting mushrooms in East Bay Regional Parks is not allowed.

Don’t miss the February Park Explorer newsletter for exciting news from the Park District, celebrating Black History Month, Presidents Day and Valentine’s Day activities, the Great Backyard Bird Count, and late winter walks, programs, and garden visits. ebparks.org/whats-new/news…

In celebration of Black History Month, join the Park District for stories of contributions of individuals and groups through naturalist-led programs focused on the history of Black environmentalists and conservationists. ebparks.org/we-celebrate/b…

The EBRPD Fire Department recently partnered with the Alameda Food Bank, assisting their staff by cleaning their warehouse and packing essential food boxes. Safeguarding the community goes beyond managing the land, and service is a shared responsibility that strengthens us all.