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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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Vargas Plateau Regional Park in Fremont. Photo taken Jan. 25, 2019.
Vargas Plateau Regional Park in Fremont. Photo taken Jan. 25, 2019. (Paul Arkuski)

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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  1. Wildcat Canyon
  2. Tilden (trails only)
  3. Huckleberry
  4. Sibley
  5. Leona Canyon
  6. Claremont Canyon
  7. Anthony Chabot
  8. Sobrante Ridge
  9. Sunol
  10. Ohlone
  11. Mission Peak
  12. Vargas Plateau
  13. Five Canyons
  14. Garin/Dry Creek
  15. Pleasanton Ridge
  16. Dublin Hills
  17. Sycamore Valley
  18. Bishop Ranch
  19. Las Trampas
  20. Briones
  21. Carquinez/Crockett Hills
  22. Black Diamond Mines
  23. Contra Loma
  24. Deer Valley
  25. Round Valley
  26. Morgan Territory
  27. Brushy Peak
  28. Vasco Hills
  29. Vasco Caves
  30. 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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