28 Apr East Bay Regional Parks Wants Public Input on Its Long-Term Strategic Plan

A man and his son enjoy Garin Regional Park in Hayward in an undated photo. Garin is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, the largest regional park district in the nation, comprising 73 parks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. (Cali Godley / East Bay Regional Parks via Bay City News)

By Katy St. Clair
Bay City News

The East Bay Regional Park District is seeking public input as it develops its next District Plan, the District said last week.

The District Plan is a “long-term strategic roadmap,” the Park District said, that will help the agency make major decisions over the next few decades. The plan will be based on research, analysis, and ideas and needs from the community.

“Public input is absolutely essential as we shape the future of our park system,” said EBRPD General Manager Sabrina Landreth in a release sent out by the Park District. “The next District Plan will reflect the values, priorities, and aspirations of the communities we serve, and we want everyone to have a voice in that process.”

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The plan will not list specifics, but instead will serve as a blueprint for the district to use to help prioritize projects.

Climate change will play a role in the District Plan, the District said. Over the next century, sea level rise will impact the park district’s shoreline areas, including along the Delta and the San Francisco Bay.

Wildfire mitigation will also be a priority.

“The District Plan will guide the Park District in responding to these changes and continuing to fulfill its vision and remain a leading public agency into the future,” the District said.

EBRPD invites the public to provide input that will be used to develop the plan and a survey is available for the public at ebparks.org/district-plan and will remain open at least through July 31, 2025. Printed versions of the survey, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, are available at EBRPD Visitor Centers or by calling (510) 544-2325.

Development of the District Plan will include three rounds of public engagement. Additional activities will be announced later in the year. The District Plan process will continue through 2026.

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