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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Lake Chabot Regional Park. Photo by East Bay Regional Park District.

You lucky dog: The East Bay Regional Park District has eliminated dog fees in 2025! That lets pups join their Read more.

Spring adventures with your furry friends at the 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 a vibrant sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and their canine companions. Spread across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, this extensive network of public parks and trails … 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.