Community Report

Connecting People with Nature

In 2018, the Park District, in partnership with the Regional Parks Foundation, continued to connect residents with nature, especially youth with limited access to nature. In total, the Park District served 65,969 school-age children Awards through 2,414 class field trips, and 366 day camp participants. The District Community also initiated a Junior Ranger Adventure Crew pilot program to foster In 2018 the Park District received many awards from leadership, increase environmental literacy, and improve health and wellness professional associations throughout the country. among youth from disadvantaged communities. • 2018 Legacy Award for Innovation from the East Bay Economic 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Additionally, 11,669 volunteers contributed a total of 91,770 hours of service Development Alliance. toward improving nature and park safety, and providing information about Oakland, CA 94605-0381 Report regional parks at community events. Activities included cleanup and trash • SHIFT Innovation Award for Diversity in Public Health Programs. T: 1-888-EBPARKS removal, restoration, and maintenance of parklands, shorelines, and trails. • Excellence in Design & Park Planning from the California Parks F: 510-569-4319 Temescal Regional Park, Oakland & Recreation Society for Dotson Family Marsh. ebparks.org 2018-2019 • Green Building certification from the Alameda County Sibley Volcanic Green Business Program. Regional Preserve Taking Care of the Environment DRAFT LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT • General Manager Robert Doyle received the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH# 22017062055

Incorporat Ing the Mcco sk er Restoration and habitat preservation projects continued in 2018, including beach and and W pa rc el prestigious Cornelius Amory Pugsley Award est ern hIlls open Board of Directors spa c e 2018 dune habitat restoration at Albany Beach, a seasonal wetland restoration at Deer Valley from the American Academy for Parks and Regional Park (in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy), Recreation Administration. Past recipients Colin Coffey, Ward 7 pond habitat restoration and sediment control at Tilden Nature Area, and pond habitat include Stephen Mather, the first director of Ellen Corbett, Ward 4 restoration and erosion control at Morgan Territory Regional Park (in partnership with the National Park Service, East Bay Regional Whitney Dotson, Ward 1 the Natural Resource Conservation Service). Park District General Managers William P. Mott, Beverly Lane, Ward 6 In 2018, the Park District Board of Directors also approved the Sibley Regional Preserve Richard Trudeau, and Pat O’Brien, and former East Dee Rosario, Ward 2 Land Use Plan Amendment to restore 3,061 feet of creek habitat, the largest creek Bay Regional Park District Board Directors Carol Dennis Waespi, Ward 3 restoration project in Park District history. Severin and John Sutter. Ayn Wieskamp, President, Ward 5

plann acquIsItI Ing and on, steW gIs depa rt a rd sh Ip and Men t develo p Men t ea st dIvIsIon Bay reg Ional park dIst r Ict 2950 pera lta oaks co u rt oakland , c alIfo rn Ia 94605 Ensuring Wildfire Protection, Park Safety In 2018, the Park District’s professional police, fire, and lifeguard services staff responded Transparency Certification Mission to 10,912 calls for services, including 20 fire incidents, 116 helicopter water drops on The Park District is On June 5, 2018, the Park District received a “Certificate of Excellence” for transparency 15 fires, 1,145 Ordinance 38 violations, and 280 agency assists. Lifeguards provided 311 Preserve a rich a founding member of the from the California Special District Leadership Foundation for its commitment to transparency first aid assists, 33 medical rescues, and 60 water rescues. Aquatic services continued heritage of natural Hills Emergency Forum, and open government. The “Certificate of Excellence” is a testament to the Park District’s water safety educational efforts with 54,618 swim tests conducted, 1,602 swim lessons a consortium created commitment to transparency, accountability, and civic engagement. and cultural taught, and 30,783 loaner life jackets provided. There were no drownings at guarded park to facilitate a broad and coop- facilities for the 9th consecutive year. resources and erative approach for wildfire provide open hazard reduction, suppression, In 2018, the Park District thinned and removed hazardous vegetation on over 1,000 acres and emergency planning. to reduce fire risk. The Park District also implemented a public education program space, parks, trails, to inform the public about what they can do at home to reduce fire risks. safe and healthful Regional Parks Foundation recreation and In 2018, the Regional Parks Foundation achieved environmental a record 11,000-plus members and its highest education. An fundraising ever (excluding capital grants) – environmental $2.7 million. ethic guides the The Regional Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization District in all that supports the East Bay Regional Park District through of its activities. fundraising to provide universal access, environmental stewardship, land preservation, and educational and recreational programs. Key supporters include Kaiser Permanente, Fremont Bank, Marathon Petroleum, PG&E, Chevron, REI, and Drakes Brewing. Ours to Explore, Enjoy and Protect On the cover: Vargas Plateau Regional Park, Fremont Photo: Kevin Fox V20190404 Milestones Completed in 2018 Park Planning and Expansion in 2019 San Suisun Honker Pablo Carquinez Bay SOLANO COUNTY Bay Bay CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Sacramento River 85 Years of Service to the Community Strait Browns r Pinole Shores Bridge and Bay Trail – Constructed Approved projects include: San Bay ive Franks Tract State Radke OO Island R Point uin Recreation Area Pablo aq Crockett Martinez PO Jo a new $13.2 million, 1,100-foot bridge over the Union Bay Hills Shoreline Waterbird San • The Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Land Use Plan and EIR A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE POE1 Mallard P Pacific Railroad tracks along the San Pablo Bay Shoreline. Point C Reservoir Big a Delta De Anza Trail O which includes the addition of 639 acres for recreation and EE l Antioch/Oakley if Pinole o E Concord Break e r g Tr n Shoreline Added half-mile of San Francisco Bay Trail. This is the d a i i il a Big Break Trail Hills R S wildlife habitat protection. t I Rancho a r ing o M te Rid & E Sobrante n OE a

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• Passage of a balanced budget with enhanced • $5.1 million for Del Valle Regional Canyon Hills S F T funding for wildfire protection Oyster EO O New Staircase at Black Diamond Mines Regional to provide timely and reliable information on decisions and Park included in State Budget Centennial Trail Bay E Five Don Canyons EOE Preserve – Installed a new stairway that allows for safer performance, as well as leveraging funds to maintain fiscal stability. We appreciate the public’s trust, support, and investment Castro OEO Shadow Cliffs and longer mine tours. The tours now follow a continuous in this beautiful regional park system. Pleasanton Shadow Cliffs Lake Accomplishments in 2018:

Ridge C Hayward S loop from the Hazel-Atlas entrance to the underground PEO • Approved the 2019 budget of $247.5 million with augmentations 4 C Shoreline Garin R D Greathouse Visitor Center. V arnee tate for wildfire protection and other essential services. T ecular ec rea Camp Arroyo Trail Paving throughout the Regional Parks – Repaired O (Outdoor education center by • Completed the Park District’s first annual Green Bond Dry Creek/Pioneer Lake Del Valle reservation only through YMCA) and repaved nearly 20 miles of regional trails. The District’s certification report highlighting how projects benefited the Measure FF Passed with California Passed First Regional Parklands San Quarry Del Valle 200+ miles of paved regional trails offer valuable access for Francisco Vargas San Antonio environment. The Park District was the first district of its kind Parklands Under Development A

ALAMEDA COUNTY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY C Lakes Plateau Reservoir Bay recreation and transportation and are part of the region’s Unprecedented 85.6% Vote State Bond for Parks in 16 Years # Land Acquisiton T in the nation to issue “Certified Green Bond.” Ardenwood EO green transportation network. CoyoteS Historic Farm F # Milestones Completed in 2018 Lake Ohlone Hills Elizabeth • Received certification from the Government Finance Officers T On November 6, 2018, voters in western Alameda and Contra Dumbarton Quarry On June 5, 2018, California voters approved Proposition 68 Regional Shoreline Water Boundary A Association (GFOA) for comprehensive annual financial reports Campground on the Bay R Sunol Costa counties passed Measure FF to extend funding with 85.6% Other Open Space (No reservations until 2020) l (Prop 68) to invest $2.83 billion in parks and natural resources ai Mission T W s Tr e ild rnes on e that demonstrate the Park District’s spirit of transparency EBRPD Visitor Center Peak O hl support. Measure FF will provide $62 million over the next statewide. Prop 68 was the culmination of 16 years of advocacy ay atonal E North ldle eue and full disclosure. 20 years for regional park services and improvements, including by the Park District. The Park District had unwaveringly BART Station Camp Ohlone Regional Trails ALAMEDA COUNTY wildfire protection, public safety, public access, and habitat SANTA CLARA COUNTY • Continued to receive AAA ratings from Standard & Poor’s proposed placing a park measure on the statewide ballot to Calaveras protection and restoration. include per capita funding and grant opportunities for districts 0 10 Miles Reservoir and Moody’s Investors Service – the highest possible ratings. that have passed “self-help” revenue measures for parks. Prop • Continued to generate nearly $500 million in regional economic 68 passed with 57.4% support, receiving 68% of the vote locally benefits where every $1 spent by the District yields $4 in return. in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Land Acquisition 73 Regional Parks • 122,278 acres • 1,250+ miles of trails In 2018, the East Bay Regional Park District acquired, optioned and leased significant open space and parkland to close trail gaps and improve connections between parks. The District continues to leverage Park District Measures AA and WW bond funds with grants and funds from strategic partnerships.

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