Join the East Bay Regional Park District at Big Break Regional Shoreline in the City of Oakley for All Abilities Day. The drop-in event will be held on Tuesday, March 4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Big Break Regional Shoreline located at 69 Big Break Road Oakley, CA 94561.
Explore nature at your own pace and in your own way. This program is inclusive for all abilities, offering something for everyone! Travel along paved trails to visit stations to touch fur, listen to birds, draw wildlife, sit on benches to scan the water, or paint the view. Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm.
Drop in stations
- Information Table: Welcome to Big Break!
- Quiet Room: A quiet place to relax
- Explore the Visitor Center: Enjoy a variety of indoor exhibits
- Discover Mammals of the Marsh: Pelts and Skulls
- Backyard Bass: Cast a fishing pole on land
- Relax on the pier: Binoculars, taxidermy birds & chairs
- Pond Observations: What do you notice?
- Art Area: Watercolors, rubber fish prints
- Mobile Visitor Center: Hands-on nature items
- Mobile Fish Tank: Meet Delta fish
- Park Horses: Meet a safety patrol horse
- *NEW* Stream Tables: Feel the sand and flow of a river
Scheduled Programs
Storytime (with ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translators)
- 10:30 am and 12:15 pm
- The storytime is approximately 30 minutes
Naturalist Hike (ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translators available if needed)
- 11:15 am
- The walk will take approximately 45 minutes
According to the folks at the Big Break Regional Shoreline, this year, they are thrilled to host community partners DCARA (Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency) and the California School for the Deaf (CSD) to make this event truly special. Stop by the resource area at All Abilities Day to learn more about these organizations’ services. We’ll enjoy a day filled with fun activities and opportunities to learn and connect.
- DCARA (Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency) – DCARA empowers the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened community through advocacy, education, employment services, and communication access resources. Their work fosters self-sufficiency and equal opportunities for all!
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California School for the Deaf (CSD) – CSD provides a comprehensive and vibrant educational environment tailored for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. With a focus on language-rich learning, Deaf culture, and leadership development, CSD ensures students thrive academically and socially.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What to wear? Dress comfortable for outdoor activities. The weather is projected to be between 60-70, but anything can happen.
- What to bring? Water, snack, and sun protective gear. We will also have water and sunscreen for folks to use.
- When to arrive? This is a drop-in event from 10am-1pm.
- Will there be any program guides or people giving tours? We provide a mixture of self-guided and naturalist-led activities. At every station, there is staff present to help folks engage. In addition to stations, we have a Naturalist-led hike and a Naturalist-led storytime. ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translators will be available at both programs.
- How many ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translators will be there? There will be (2) ASL interpreters and (2) Spanish Translators on-site. They will be wearing tags saying “I am a translator.” They will be available to all of the attendees as needed.
- Will the visitor center be open? Yes, the Visitor Center will be open from 10am-1pm.
For more information on All Abilities Day, please contact us at 510-544-3050 or [email protected]
For more upcoming events around Contra Costa County, visit our events calendar.
