Category Archives: City Parks

Oakley Regional Park Master Plan Community Meeting #2 Postponed Date To Be Determined

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Kevin

Community Meeting #2 has been postponed to a date to be determined. Please visit the link below and create an account to be notified of the next meeting date. Click here to be notified of the next meeting date.

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Oakley Regional Park Master Plan Community Meeting #2 – Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Kevin

https://engage.oakleyca.gov/en/projects/oakley-community-regional-park-1

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Oakley – 55 Acre Park Community Survey

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Kevin

For those who were unable to attend the Community Meeting on March 29th you can utilize the survey linked to the left to share your feedback. The survey questions are designed based on the stations that were available at the … Continue reading →

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Updated – Hiking and Biking in Oakley

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Kevin

This is an updated version of one written in 2008. Big Break Regional Shoreline, 69 Big Break Rd. Oakley, a 1,648-acre mostly-offshore piece of the Delta is one of the newest additions to the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). … Continue reading →

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Oakley’s Four Forlorn Parks

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Kevin

Parks, open space, public landscaping and recreational services are often considered the most important factors in the perception of quality of life in a community. They are a crucial part of every neighborhood and can provide a sense of public … Continue reading →

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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy Awards $11 Million in Proposition 1 Grants – 2 for Marsh Creek

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Kevin

Combined, these seven projects involve 51 entities partnering together to improve the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.  The $11 million awarded in this cycle will fund the following projects. Blacklock Restoration: Phragmites Control Project ($387,440), Department of Water Resources – Test methods for controlling … Continue reading →

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Oakley’s 55-acre Community Park

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Kevin

On Tuesday, January 9, the Oakley City Council will discuss the conceptual plan for the 55-acre Community Park to be located at the north end of Sellars Ave on the Dutch Slough proprieties as part of it’s agendized council meeting. … Continue reading →

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Marsh Creek Restoration Project Adds Willow Whips

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Kevin

In the winter of 2013 the City of Oakley Public Works Department completed a restoration and enhancement project which restored approximately three acres of natural riparian habitat to Marsh Creek adjacent to Creekside Park. Throughout the years, the Public Works … Continue reading →

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Oakley Dog Park Construction Update

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Kevin

The anticipated Koda Dog Park is starting to take shape with the commencement of Phase 2. The walkways through the park are being set and fencing for the designated play areas and landscaping are soon to follow. The Park will … Continue reading →

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Big Break Visitor Center

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Kevin

After over 20 years of discussions and planning and nearly $15 million in expenditures it’s nearly ready.  The Board of Directors for the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) held their monthly board meeting at Big Break Regional Shoreline in … Continue reading →

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Crockett Park Update

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Kevin

As I stated in a previous post the City of Oakley is planning to install a new play structure at Crockett Park that is designed to be “all access” and that is intended to appeal to families that have children … Continue reading →

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East County’s First All Abilities Playground Coming to Crockett Park

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kevin

Crockett Park is one of the original parks in Oakley. The play equipment is nearly two decades old and is in need of replacement. The City’s 5 Year Capital Improvement Program includes a project to replace the existing play equipment … Continue reading →

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Take a Walk on the Delta

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Kevin

If you have a chance this weekend head on out to Big Break Regional Shoreline and walk the Delta. Wednesday afternoon the East Bay Regional Park District showcased the Delta Discovery, an outdoor plaza with includes an interactive, three dimensional … Continue reading →

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Creekside Park opens in Oakley

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Kevin

On Saturday morning Oakley opened its 31st park. The first phase of Creekside Park, located at the corner of Laurel Ave. and Creekside, includes a parking lot, playground, 2 bocce ball courts, a BMX dirt track and a skate park. … Continue reading →

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A Foggy Morning at Big Break

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Kevin

I took a walk around Big Break this morning looking for beavers that frequent the shores. I found tracks on the shoreline but could not find the elusive animals.  I have seen them on walks around Jersey Island. The beavers … Continue reading →

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A New Park in Oakley

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Kevin

Upon incorporation on July 1,1999 the City of Oakley had 3 parks. On Saturday we opened our 30th city maintained park, Summer Lake Community Park. This is a large park that sits at the end of Cypress and although it does … Continue reading →

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