Briones Regional Park

03/15/2025

Briones 3/15 Dig Day Canceled: Due to recent heavy rains, Briones Dig Day scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 15, has been canceled. Don't miss the next Dig Day on Saturday, Apr. 12! Register for the April event online at https://ebrpd.samaritan.com/custom/501/opp_details/6729. See you in April!

07/06/2024

Parks previously closed by the East Bay Regional Park District will remain closed through Saturday and will reopen Sunday morning. Some hill and inland East Bay Regional Parks were closed on Tuesday, July 2, due to extreme fire conditions and excessive heat.
Park status is subject to change depending on conditions. Check www.ebparks.org before heading to a park.
The National Weather Service-Bay Area has extended its Red Flag through Saturday, July 6, with Level 2 restrictions in effect DISTRICT WIDE. A Red Flag Warning means that dry and windy conditions are expected, leading to extreme fire weather risks.
Level 2 Extreme Fire Danger Restrictions Include:
• No smoking. Smoking is prohibited in all regional parks, trails, and shorelines. (Prohibited year-round)
• NO fireworks. Fireworks are not permitted in any Regional Parks. (Prohibited year-round)
• No open fires or barbecues of any type. Only gas-fueled stoves are allowed.
• Drive only on designated roadways – no off-road driving. Do not drive or park on dry grass, as heat from a vehicle's undercarriage can start a fire.
• Secure all tow chains – dragging tow chains can spark fires.
Parks Closed and Reopening Sunday:
• Anthony Chabot
• Bishop Ranch
• Black Diamond Mines
• Briones
• Brushy Peak
• Carquinez/Crockett Hills
• Claremont Canyon
• Contra Loma
• Deer Valley
• Dry Creek
• Diablo Foothills (trails closed)
• Dublin Hills
• Five Canyons
• Garin
• Huckleberry
• Las Trampas
• Leona Canyon
• Mission Peak
• Morgan Territory
• Ohlone
• Pleasanton Ridge
• Round Valley
• Sibley
• Sobrante Ridge
• Sunol
• Sycamore Valley
• Tilden (trails closed)
• Vargas Plateau
• Vasco Caves
• Vasco Hills
• Waterbird
• Wildcat Canyon

Anthony Chabot Campground will remain closed through Sunday, July 7. Please check www.ebparks.org/alerts-closures for the most updated information.

https://www.ebparks.org/about-us/whats-new/news/park-closures-extended-through-saturday-reopening-sunday-july-7

Park Closures Extended Through Saturday; Reopening Sunday, July 7 | Swim Facilities and Shoreline Regional Parks Remain Open

07/04/2024

Park Closures Extended Through Friday; Swim Facilities and Shoreline Regional Parks to Continue to Remain Open – Parks closed Tuesday by the East Bay Regional Park District will remain closed during this week’s increased temperatures and extreme fire danger (subject to change). The National Weather Service extended a Red Flag Warning and Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday, July 6. The Park District will reassess conditions and provide additional information Friday evening.

A Red Flag Warning means that dry and windy conditions are expected, leading to extreme fire weather risks.

PARK CLOSURES:
• Anthony Chabot
• Bishop Ranch
• Black Diamond Mines
• Briones
• Brushy Peak
• Carquinez/Crockett Hills
• Claremont Canyon
• Contra Loma
• Deer Valley
• Dry Creek
• Dublin Hills
• Diablo Foothills (trails closed only)
• Five Canyons
• Garin
• Huckleberry
• Las Trampas
• Leona Canyon
• Mission Peak
• Morgan Territory
• Ohlone
• Pleasanton Ridge
• Round Valley
• Sibley
• Sobrante Ridge
• Sunol
• Sycamore Valley
• Tilden (trails closed only)
• Vargas Plateau
• Vasco Caves
• Vasco Hills
• Waterbird
• Wildcat Canyon

Swim facilities and Shoreline Regional Parks will remain open. Follow these safety rules and tips:
• Avoid the hottest part of the day. If you do visit, go in the morning or early evening when it is cooler.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Wear sunscreen and lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine, which can worsen the heat's effects on your body.
• Don’t forget your pets! Carry water for them.
• No smoking. Smoking is prohibited in all regional trails, parks, and shorelines.
• No open fires or barbecues of any type. Gas-fueled stoves are permitted.
• Stay on designated roads – no off-road driving. Heat from a vehicle's undercarriage can start a fire.
• Secure all tow chains – dragging tow chains can spark fires.

Parks closed Tuesday by the East Bay Regional Park District will remain closed during this week’s increased temperatures and extreme fire danger (subject to change).

07/02/2024

Park CLOSED thru Friday morning (subject to change) due to Extreme Fire Conditions/Heat. Visit www.ebparks.org for the latest info on park status. For your safety, stay out of closed parks and areas. We need your help to keep people and parks safe. If an emergency does occur in a closed park or area, response by public safety personnel and equipment may be limited.

07/02/2024

Hills & Inland Parks CLOSED Due to Extreme Fire Conditions/Excessive Heat – Swim Facilities & Shoreline Regional Parks to REMAIN OPEN. Visitors encouraged to take special precautions to prepare for the heat while enjoying open shoreline parks and swimming facilities.

Swim Facilities and Shoreline Regional Parks to Remain Open Through Heat Event Hills and Inland East Bay Regional Parks Closed Due to Extreme Fire Conditions and Excessive Heat

05/14/2024

Briones Community Dig Days are coming up on May 18 & June 1! Join us for a volunteer Dig Day and help maintain and improve select trails and restore habitat within the Briones Pilot Project Zone. Learn the basics of trail restoration working alongside Park District staff. Whether you like to hike, bike, or ride horses, your participation can help improve the trail experience for everyone. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4aTTFhG

12/08/2023

The Lafayette Ridge Staging Area in Briones Regional Park will be closed from Wed. December 20, 2023 through April 2024 for accessibility improvements, including restroom upgrades, a new drinking fountain and water bottle filling station, and improved disabled access parking. Access to trails will be impacted. We look forward to sharing the improved staging area with the community in spring 2024.

06/14/2023

Trail restoration underway as part of the Briones Pilot Project, which is testing trail use strategies to enhance the visitor experience, improve trail safety, and protect wildlife/habitat. Restoring illegally built “bootleg" trails is a key component of the project. Pilot project strategies include...
🌗 Odd/Even alternating trail access on weekend days for bike and equestrian use.
🚵‍♂️ Three new pilot project trails designated bike-only, downhill-only due to terrain and for visitor safety.
🏞️ Restoration of illegally built “bootleg" trails
www.ebparks.org/briones-pilot-project

05/04/2023

The Briones Pilot Project has launched in in the northeast corner of Briones Regional Park and provides new access to some trails with special rules to enhance the visitor experience, safety, and protect wildlife and habitat. Sign Up for Updates...bit.ly/BPPupdates

04/28/2023

The Briones Pilot Project has launched at Briones Regional Park to test trail use strategies, including hiking only, biking only, or biking/hiking only, and direction of travel (see table). The pilot project provides new, temporary access to some trails for recreational use while also restoring illegally constructed “bootleg” trails. More Info: www.ebparks.org/briones-pilot-project.

04/26/2023

The Briones Pilot Project launched last Friday, April 21. It's limited to a specific zone area in the northeast corner of Briones, equal to 25% of the park (see map) and provides new temporary access to some trails with special rules, while restoring illegally constructed “bootleg" trails to protect wildlife and habitat. www.ebparks.org/briones-pilot-project.

04/19/2023

Park District Launching Trail Use Pilot Project at Briones Regional Park – Two-year Briones Pilot Project will test a variety of trail management strategies, including providing new temporary access to some trails and restoring illegally constructed “bootleg" trails to protect natural habitat and wildlife. Project is limited to a specific zone in the northeast corner of Briones Regional Park. More info: www.ebparks.org/news/briones-pilot-project-launch