Spring adventures with your furry friends at East Bay regional park district

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. Photo by Shelly Lewis, EBRPD.

Discover over 1,250 miles of blooming trails in the San Francisco Bay Area As spring unfolds in the San Francisco Bay Area, the East Bay Regional Park District emerges as … Continued Read more.

Pleasant Hill recognizes two exciting anniversaries in 2024

The eastern side of the Bay is world-renowned for its dog-friendly outdoor recreation. It’s also home to amazing animal welfare organizations that have cared for furry friends for several generations. Two standout organizations are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2024. The East Bay Regional Park District, the largest of its kind in the U.S., turns 90. A short distance away, the East Bay SPCA turns 150! It’s one of the oldest such organizations in the country, and one of the region’s most innovative.

The East Bay SPCA now celebrating its 150th Anniversary

Proud of its legacy of innovation and leadership since its founding in 1874, the East Bay SPCA has continuously evolved to address community needs and animal welfare challenges. Key milestones include establishing its first shelter in downtown Oakland in 1922, implementing spaying and neutering initiatives in 1962 and 1988, and opening the Spay/Neuter Surgery Center, the largest of its kind in the country. Read more.

Oakland

Hiking Joaquin Miller Park. Photo by Visit Oakland.

Sunset calls Oakland “a diverse cultural hub in the heart of the Bay Area,” with art, culinary attractions and activities that promise fun for all ages. Read more.