Alameda county: What's New in East Bay Regional Parks
View Newsletter as Webpage September 2025 NEWS FROM EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS When Leaves Fall, Fire Risks Rise A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER SABRINA LANDRETH Fall is peak fire season, due to dried-out vegetation from summer heat and offshore Diablo winds that historically occur September through November. Please be aware of fire hazards, restrictions, and Red Flag Warnings. Wildfire safety remains one of the East Bay Regional Park District's top priorities. Fire Safety Tips • Follow all fire safety rules. • No smoking or vaping in parks. • No fireworks. • Report fire hazards and call 911 if you see an active fire. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/firerestrictions . Park District Completes 667-Acre Fuels Reduction Project in East Bay Hills For the past three years, the Park District has been working to thin and remove hazardous trees and brush on 667 acres at Anthony Chabot to reduce fire intensity and help prevent catastrophic wildfires. The groundbreaking effort — th...