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Free Entry Today At All East Bay Regional Parks

Skip shopping and embrace nature with waived fees and special programs. Celebrate Green Friday in nature, instead of Black Friday in stores.

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A bird bathing at Crown Beach in Alameda, where story time will be held Friday morning.
A bird bathing at Crown Beach in Alameda, where story time will be held Friday morning. (Alison Taggart-Barone )

EAST BAY — The East Bay Regional Park District is inviting the public to celebrate “Green Friday” with free access to all regional parks and select activities.

Entrance fees, parking, and other charges, including dog and horse access, will be waived, though some exclusions apply.

Special programs include:

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  • Hike It Off (Work off your Thanksgiving Meal), 9 a.m. at Reinhardt Redwood (Drop-in)
  • Green Friday: Discover Nature's Gifts, 10 a.m. at Round Valley (Registration Required)
  • Green Friday Mine Tours, 10:30 a.m. at Black Diamond Mines (Drop-in)
  • Green Friday Hike, 10:30 a.m. at Coyote Hills (Drop-in)

See a full list of activities online.

The initiative encourages outdoor exploration and quality time with family after Thanksgiving, as an alternative to Black Friday shopping.

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