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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY —California State Parks plans to conduct prescribed burns at Mount Diablo State Park (SP) with assistance from local fire agencies. The prescribed burns will take place on one or more days between Oct. 28 and Dec. 13. All burning is dependent on weather and air quality conditions. If weather or vegetation conditions are not conducive for burning and smoke dispersal, the planned burns will be rescheduled.
MOUNT DIABLO, Calif.— California State Parks is celebrating the addition of 22 new bike turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park. These turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower speeds as they pedal uphill, to pull out of the main traffic lane into their own lane so that vehicles can pass safely. Combined funding of $927,000 for the bike turnouts was provided by California State Parks and public donations through the California State Parks Foundation and coordinated by Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club and the Mount Diablo Cyclists.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks, in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation, Mount Diablo Cyclists, and community donors, will start construction on Monday, June 3, on 22 new bike turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park (SP). Once completed, these 22 new turnouts will bring the total turnouts in the park to 67. Turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower speeds as they pedal uphill, to pull out of the main traffic lane into their own lane so that vehicles can pass safely.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the temporary closure of North Gate Road at Mount Diablo State Park to pedestrians, vehicles, equestrians and bicyclists. The road will be closed May 19 through mid-September to stabilize and rebuild a section damaged by the 2023 winter storms.
Mount Diablo, Calif.— The California Department of Parks and Recreation is celebrating the completion of 30 new bike turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park. These turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower speeds as they pedal uphill, to pull out of the main traffic lane into their own lane so that vehicles can pass safely. This priority project was funded by Senate Bill 129, spearheaded by Senator Steve Glazer (D-Orinda).
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Peak Experience – Celebrating 100 Years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This year Mount Diablo State Park celebrates its 100th birthday! The mountain’s unique natural features have long inspired a special place in the hearts of the community and led to it becoming a park in 1921.
