Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 25, 2020
East Bay Regional Parks Closures
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The East Bay Regional Park District has announced park area closures to limit overcrowding and public safety. This past weekend, the Park District saw more people in parks than on a busy holiday.
Ways the public can help keep parks open include:
- Maintain a 6-foot distance from other people
- No picnicking, groups, gatherings, or meetups (only immediate households should be together)
- Pack-in, pack-out trash, including dog poop bags (there is no trash collection during COVID-19)
The list below of parks, developed park areas, parking lots, and entrance points will be closed beginning Friday, March 27, 2020, through Thursday, April 30, 2020. For up-to-date closure info visit www.ebparks.org/coronavirus.All picnic areas, restrooms, water fountains, swim facilities/areas, playgrounds, campgrounds, group campsites, backcountry campsites, sports fields, kiosks, and reservable facilities are closed through Thursday, April 30, 2020.
NEW CLOSURES BEGINNING FRIDAY, MARCH 27:
- Black Diamond Mines – Upper Parking Lot Closed (Parking available at Sidney Flat)
- Castle Rock Recreation Area Closed
- Contra Loma Closed (Trails Open from Frederickson Lane)
- Crown Beach – Otis Parking Lot Closed (Walk-In Access Only)
- Del Valle Closed (Trail Access from Arroyo Staging Area Only)
- Diablo Foothills Closed (Limited Parking for Trail Access)
- Garin/Dry Creek – Meyer’s Garden Closed
- Point Isabel – Main Parking Area Closed (Walk-In Access Only)
- Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park – Redwood Road Gate Closed
- Piedmont Stables (Boarders Allowed to Care for Horses)
- Roberts Regional Recreation Main Park Area Closed (Walk-In Access Only)
- Shadow Cliffs Closed (Walk-In Access Only)
- Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve – Tunnel Road Entrance Closed (All Other Access Points Open)
- Sunol Regional Wilderness Closed
- Tilden Botanic Garden – Garden Closed
PREVIOUS CLOSURES (STILL IN EFFECT):
Anthony Chabot Closures
- Marciel Gate
- Chabot Equestrian Center Parking Lot (Boarders Allowed for Care for Horses)
- Skyline Stables (Boarders Allowed for Care for Horses)
Ardenwood Closures
Bay Point Shoreline Closures
- Closed Due to Construction
Big Break Closures
Black Diamond Closures
- Mine Closed
- Sidney Flats Visitor Center
- Greathouse Visitor Center
Briones Closures
Regional Trails Closures
- Lafayette-Moraga Old Moraga Ranch Trail (Closed due to Landslide)
Coyote Hills Closures
- Main Parking Lots
- Coyote Hills Visitor Center
Crown Beach Closures
- McKay Parking Lot (Walk-In Access Only)
- Crab Cove Visitor Center
Del Valle Closures
Garin/Dry Creek/Pioneer Closures
- Visitor Center
- Apple Orchard
Lake Chabot Closures
- Boat Ramp (No Boating/No Quagga Inspection)
Lake Temescal Closures
Leona Canyon Closures
MLK Shoreline Closures
- Tidewater Staging Area
- Tidewater Outdoor Recreation Office
- Tidewater Oakland Strokes Operations
Quarry Lakes Closures
- Boat Ramp (No Boating/No Quagga Inspection)
Sunol Closures
Tidewater Closures (See MLK Shoreline)
Tilden Closures
- All Picnic Areas Along Lake Anza and Brook roads
- Fern Picnic Area Parking
- Indian Camp Parking Lot, Playground, and Picnic Area
- Lone Oak Parking Area
- Lakeview Parking Lot
- Mineral Springs Parking Lot – No Trails
- Lake Anza Road and Parking Area
- Tilden Golf Course
- Golf Course Gated Lot (Bottom Half)
- Steam Trains/Golden Gate Live Steamers
- Merry-Go-Round
- Native Here Nursery
- South Park Drive (Continued Newt Closure Past April 1)
Tilden Botanic Garden Closures
- Botanic Garden Visitor Center
Tilden Nature Area Closures
- Tilden Nature Area Closed (Walk-In Access Only)
- Tilden Little Farm
- Environmental Education Center
- Indian Camp Parking Lot
Wildcat Canyon Closures
- Walk-In Entrance Trail into the Alvarado Picnic Area
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