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30 Parks Closed For Fire Danger: List Of East Bay Regional Parks
Dozens of parks are now closed and will not reopen until after the 4th of July — see the full list.
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EAST BAY, CA — If your 4th of July celebration plans include an East Bay Regional Park, chances are it's time to shift to Plan B. The East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday night that 30 parks are closed Tuesday through Thursday because of a high risk of fire after Red Flag and Excessive Heat warnings were issued by the National Weather Service.
The Red Flag Warning means that dry and windy conditions are expected, leading to extreme fire weather risks.
The plan to reopen parks on Friday is subject to change, depending on conditions.
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Here is a complete list of East Bay Regional Park closures:
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- Wildcat Canyon
- Tilden (trails only)
- Huckleberry
- Sibley
- Leona Canyon
- Claremont Canyon
- Anthony Chabot
- Sobrante Ridge
- Sunol
- Ohlone
- Mission Peak
- Vargas Plateau
- Five Canyons
- Garin/Dry Creek
- Pleasanton Ridge
- Dublin Hills
- Sycamore Valley
- Bishop Ranch
- Las Trampas
- Briones
- Carquinez/Crockett Hills
- Black Diamond Mines
- Contra Loma
- Deer Valley
- Round Valley
- Morgan Territory
- Brushy Peak
- Vasco Hills
- Vasco Caves
- Waterbird
Swim facilities and Shoreline Regional Parks will remain open for residents to cool off in the water.
Park guests are encouraged to take special precautions to prepare for the heat while enjoying the open shoreline parks and swimming facilities. The park district asks guests to 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.
• Swim only in designated areas.
• 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.
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