The governing Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District, responsible for setting policy, overseeing park operations, and managing regional parklands and resources.
Park District Headquarters — Board Room, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605
First and third Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
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District Preps DC Lobbying Trip as Rail-Banking Faces Congressional Threat
Staff briefed the board on a March 24-27 Washington DC trip to advocate for Land and Water Conservation Fund, Thurgood Marshall Regional Park funding, and preservation of the rail-banking process.
Why it matters: A proposed bill by House Transportation Chair Sam Graves would effectively gut rail-banking—a process the district needs for Bay Trail expansion in Richmond—while the administration has suspended a key recreation funding program.
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California Grazing CompanyBoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
Board Extends 40-Year Goat Grazing Program with $5.9M in Contracts
Board approved three four-year grazing contracts and four on-call contracts totaling up to $5.9M to graze nearly 1,000 acres across the district for fire hazard reduction.
Why it matters: At ~$810/acre, goat grazing remains the district's most cost-effective fuel reduction tool in the wildland-urban interface, where state fire code mandates action and prescribed burns are impractical.
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Waste ManagementBoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
Competitive Bidding Saves District $100K/Year on Waste Collection
Board approved a five-year, $1.2M waste collection contract with Waste Management for 10 park facilities, saving over $100,000 annually by switching from franchise to contracted rates.
Why it matters: The district had been paying full franchise rates without a contract at most locations; bundling 10 sites into a competitive bid reduced costs by nearly 30%, a model staff plans to expand district-wide.
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WSP USABoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
Board Approves $887K Bay Trail Construction Management Boost for Richmond Segment
Board unanimously approved an $887K amendment to the WSP USA construction management contract for the 2.5-mile Bay Trail at Point Melade, with the roughly $13.5M project on track for year-end completion.
Why it matters: The project closes a critical gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail, with costs shared 54-46 between the park district and the City of Richmond, which has already budgeted its share.
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Isabel CapBoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
Board Advances Superfund Cap Repair Despite Director's Transparency Concerns
The board adopted 6-0-1 a mitigated negative declaration for repairing a 30-year cap at a state Superfund site, with Director Deschambault abstaining over monitoring and public disclosure gaps.
Why it matters: The cap repair is required by a Water Board replacement letter and unlocks grant funding, but the project proceeds without finalized Water Board approval or on-site signage warning of lead and zinc contamination.
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Roddy RanchBoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
District Lands $1.5M Roddy Ranch Grant, Freeing Acquisition Funds
Acting GM Courten announced a $1.5M Wildlife Conservation Board grant for Roddy Ranch that will free previously allocated acquisition funds, plus updates on staff housing, All Abilities Day, and Black History Month events.
Why it matters: Multiple WW-funded projects are attracting outside grants, potentially returning significant acquisition funds to the district's land-buying budget.
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Redwood Valley RailwayBoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
74-Year-Old Tilden Steam Train Operator Warns Lease Impasse May Force Closure
Redwood Valley Railway owner Ellen Thompson told the board that seven and a half years of failed lease negotiations, 12 staff turnovers, and demands to sign unfinished documents threaten the steam train's future.
Why it matters: The privately funded steam train has operated in Tilden Park since 1952 with no district funds, but without a lease renewal it cannot obtain county permits for capital improvements needed to serve growing attendance.
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Wildcat CanyonBoard of Directors11d agoMarch 3, 2026
Opponents Challenge Wildcat Canyon Bike Trail Over Wildlife and Safety Risks
Two public commenters raised concerns about the proposed Wildcat Canyon bike trail, citing threats to bobcats and great horned owls, fencing impacts, and trail maintenance backlog.
Why it matters: The project relies on a private donation and faces environmental review scrutiny from organized community opposition worried about nighttime predator disruption and habitat fragmentation.
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