Representatives DeSaulnier, Garamendi, Harder, Khanna, Lee, and Swalwell Recognize 90th Anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District with Congressional Resolution
Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), John Garamendi (CA-08), Josh Harder (CA-09), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Eric Swalwell (CA-14) recognized the 90th anniversary of the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) by introducing a Congressional resolution celebrating this milestone and recognizing the District’s service to the entire East Bay.
“I’m grateful for EBRPD’s leadership in working to improve quality of life and community well-being through a steadfast commitment to environmental conservation and maintenance of our local public parks,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I’m proud to celebrate 90 years of the East Bay Regional Park District and look forward to continuing to partner with them for years to come.”
“We are honored that Representative Mark DeSaulnier recognized the 90th Anniversary of the East Bay Regional Park District on the floor of the House today,” said Sabrina Landreth, General Manager of the largest regional park system of its kind in the nation. “This is a year of celebration for our community, dedicated staff, and many partners. Thank you, Rep. DeSaulnier, for celebrating with us the Park District’s 90 years of milestones, environmental conservation, and positive experiences in nature as we continue vital work that will impact generations to come.”
“Representative DeSaulnier has been a steadfast supporter of the East Bay Regional Park District throughout his career. He was the recipient of our Radke Championing Advocacy Award in 2023 for his commitment to conservation and public access to open space,” said the Park District’s Board President, Elizabeth Echols. “He values the tremendous physical and mental health benefits that our District’s regional parks and trails have provided for the East Bay community and so many park visitors. We thank him and the entire East Bay delegation for their long standing support and for leading the House resolution recognizing our 90 years of service to Bay Area community.”
EBRPD is the largest regional park district in the nation, spanning 126,000 acres of parklands, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles of trails in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The District was established through a 1934 ballot measure which was passed with 71 percent of the vote. Since its creation, EBRPD has worked tirelessly to protect the East Bay’s open spaces and promote recreational opportunities for Bay Area residents.