The Regional Parks Foundation was established in 1969 to encourage private contributions in support of the East Bay Regional Park District.

The Foundation's mission is to provide broader public access to the Park District's 65 Regional Parks, 1,100 miles of trails, and 40 miles of shoreline that make up more than 100,000 acres throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Over the years, the Foundation's commitment has remained steadfast in its pursuit to increase visitation and engagement for those underserved, at-risk, disabled, and low-income populations wishing to partake in the multitude of offerings within the Regional Parks landscape and service delivery - an initiative fittingly called, "Access for All."

In addition to fundraising on behalf of the Regional Parks' programs, services, and resource protection projects, the Foundation also holds and invests funds for future use by the Park District. Through a variety of broad-based initiatives, the Foundation is able to meet its ongoing mission through Membership, Campership, Environmental Restoration, Planned Giving, and Annual Fund programs. Each of these specialized program areas include ways for donors and community members to get more involved with their Regional Parks either directly themselves or indirectly by helping others to participate.

The Regional Parks Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

Tax ID # 23-7011877