Frequently Asked Questions - Membership Fees

 

  1. Why are there different fees for those people who live outside of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties?
  2. I work in Alameda or Contra Costa County, so can I pay the resident price for Membership?
  3. Can I take a tax deduction when I buy Membership?
  4. If I go to a park and it is temporarily closed for the day, can I get some of my Membership money back?
  5. Is the purchase of Membership a charitable gift?
  6. I like the idea of purchasing a Membership online, but is it safe? 
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1. Why are there different fees for those people who live outside of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties?
The East Bay Regional Park District receives most of its operating budget from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties' property taxes. Residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties pay into the operating fund of the Park District via these property taxes, so they get a discounted rate on Membership.

 

 
2. I work in Alameda or Contra Costa County, so can I pay the resident price for Membership?
No. Only those living in Alameda or Contra Costa County (i.e. residents) can pay the resident price for Membership.

 


3. Can I take a tax deduction when I buy Membership?

Basic Membership in either the Individual or Family category, as well as Donor Circle Memberships, is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Angler Memberships, Membership Add-ons and Annual District Permits, are not tax-deductible. Additionally, any amount donated above the cost of your annual Membership is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

 

 
4. If I go to a park and it is temporarily closed for the day, can I get some of my Membership money back?
No. It is up to you to call ahead to check for possible park closures and limited fishing access. You can also visit www.ebparks.org/closure to view park closures online.

 


5. Is the purchase of Membership a charitable gift?
Basic Membership in either the Individual or Family category, as well as Donor Circle Memberships, is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Angler Memberships, Membership Add-ons and Annual District Permits, are not tax-deductible. Additionally, any amount donated above the cost of your annual Membership is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

 


6. I like the idea of purchasing a Membership online, but is it safe?
Yes. All data are SSL encrypted during transit.  Your credit card is processed in real time by our certified PCI compliant payment processing vendor.  Your credit card data is not stored after the fact.

 


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Note for Current Members

If you are already a Member of the Regional Parks Foundation, and would like to renew your Membership or purchase a gift of membership --- please follow these simple steps:

1) If you are new to this website, log in here to create a new user account. This enables us to link you to your current Membership record.

2) Please allow 48 hours for us to process your online registration. You will receive an e-mail once your online user account has been linked to your Membership record.

3) Upon receipt of the new user e-mail, log in using your user name / password combination.

4) Select the type of Membership you wish to purchase and/or renew.

Thank you for your patience and for your participation as a Member with the Regional Parks Foundation!