Regional Parks Foundation

07/28/2026

👟 We’re proud to partner with the Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8k on Saturday, August 8, at Crown Memorial State Beach—promoting health and wellness in East Bay Regional Parks and beyond!

🏁 Choose the scenic 10-miler or shorter 8K, compete with a team in the 8K, or introduce a young runner to racing through the Kids Run. Families can also stop by the Regional Parks Foundation Kids Zone for coloring activities! 🎨

🍺 After the race, enjoy a local craft beer while supporting the Regional Parks Foundation and our support of East Bay Regional Park District projects and programs.

Save 10% on registration with promo code 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 ➡️ alameda10-miler.com

07/02/2026

🤝 Collaboration is one of the most powerful tools in conservation. 🌿

We’re thrilled to have supported the development of the new 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 website, which showcases the partnerships and projects helping protect the East Bay’s remarkable landscapes.

The site also features NatureCheck, the East Bay’s first regional ecological health assessment. By establishing a science-based baseline and tracking changes over time, NatureCheck helps inform species monitoring and habitat restoration efforts while supporting more effective stewardship across 225,000+ acres of protected lands. ✅

Check out the new EBSN site and learn how collaborative stewardship is helping shape a healthier future across East Bay Parks ➡️ eastbaystewardship.org

06/25/2026

Every day, the Regional Parks Foundation helps open doors to nature for East Bay youth—ensuring more kids have access to transportation and educational resources to experience all our parks have to offer.

In 2025, thanks to our community’s support:
🌲 𝟏,𝟑𝟐𝟐 5th and 6th graders and their teachers experienced hands-on environmental learning at WOLF School Camp Arroyo.
☀️ 𝟏𝟐𝟖 children discovered new adventures and friendships at our summer and Adventure Camps.
🌊 𝟏𝟎 North Richmond youth became Watershed Restoration Apprentices, building skills and a passion for stewardship.

These moments are possible because of a shared commitment to access, education, and opportunity. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards—one park visit at a time.

Learn more about our Youth Development programs and the difference we’re making in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District ➡️ https://ow.ly/PkRC50ZhoOP

06/15/2026

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Ari Lipsky to the Foundation team! As our new Director of Advancement, Ari will lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts—helping grow support for East Bay Regional Parks while strengthening relationships with donors, partners, and communities. He joins the Foundation with extensive nonprofit fundraising experience and a passion for the outdoors, making him a wonderful addition as we continue to expand our impact.

East Bay Regional Park District

06/09/2026

📣 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! ✨

In 2025, your partnership helped the Regional Parks Foundation achieve remarkable outcomes. We invested more than $𝟮.𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in your East Bay Regional Parks. Here are a few highlights:
🚌 𝟯𝟭,𝟳𝟬𝟬+ park visitors received bus transportation to community programs
🌿 𝟯𝟲,𝟮𝟬𝟬+ people reached through community engagement opportunities
🛟 𝟵,𝟭𝟬𝟬+ students received aquatic safety and workforce training
🥾 𝟭𝟰% increase in Trails Challenge finishers, with ~𝟮𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 miles logged

These numbers speak to a year of expanded programming and increased access, including transportation, youth education, and inclusive community programs.

🙏 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 for making this work possible!

View or download the full report ➡️ regionalparksfoundation.org/2025-impact-report

05/26/2026

🚌 For many Bay Area youth, getting to parks isn’t as simple as hopping in the car. Transportation is often the biggest barrier between young people and the redwoods, waterways, and open spaces in their own backyard.

🏞️ With your support, the Regional Parks Foundation helps remove that barrier—funding bus transportation, camp scholarships, and expert naturalists who guide young participants every step of the way. 🥾

Donate today to get more youth to East Bay Parks 💸 https://ow.ly/Ose950Z4st0

05/21/2026

🔥 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 🔥

Join the East Bay Regional Park District for a free community webinar to learn about the Park District’s approach to wildfire prevention and resilience efforts across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ Noon–1 p.m.
💻 Zoom: https://ebparks.zoom.us/j/96307540286
🆔 Webinar ID: 963 0754 0286

Members from the Park District’s Fire Department and Stewardship Department will present information on:
• Vegetation management strategies
• Inter-agency coordination and active resilience projects
• Ecosystem management approaches
• Practical steps residents can take to improve preparedness

As the largest land manager in the region, the Park District plays a critical role in wildfire mitigation and regional resilience. This webinar is a great opportunity to better understand ongoing efforts and how we can all help reduce wildfire risk.

Please share with colleagues, neighbors, and community members interested in wildfire preparedness and resilience.

05/01/2026

🌿 Today’s “Management for Resilient Vegetation” seminar offered clear insight into the many vegetation management efforts on the horizon and already underway across the East Bay Regional Parks. The day ended with three field trips showcasing the exciting vegetation work happening in the parks.

We’re proud to partner with the East Bay Regional Park District to advance vegetation management projects and best practices in the parks. From mitigating regional wildfire risk to strengthening biodiversity and native plant populations, vegetation management is crucial to ensuring our parks are safe, healthy, and vibrant for all. ✨

04/27/2026

☀️ Shout-out to REI and AllTrails for co-hosting a Better Trails Club volunteer clean-up event with the East Bay Regional Park District on April 18 at Brickyard Cove! BIG THANKS to the nearly 60 volunteers who showed up to support the effort, and to community partner Back To Earth for kicking off the day with a moment of intention-setting and thanksgiving for Earth. 🌎

We were honored and grateful to join our community members and partners for another fun and impactful day in the parks! 🙌 ♻️

04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day from the Regional Parks Foundation! 🎊

🚲 To celebrate the planet that gives us so much, we encourage you to spend some time in your Regional Parks — go for a hike or bike ride in a park you’ve been wanting to visit, or volunteer for an Earth Day clean-up event this Saturday, April 25. ♻️

Visit the East Bay Regional Park District’s website to find an Earth Day program or activity near you! ➡️ https://www.ebparks.org/we-celebrate/earth-day

Celebrate Earth Day with the East Bay Regional Park District.