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■ Impact of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has brought forth national awareness that Parks are are Essential for for for physical and and mental wellbeing In a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a 2020 survey of of East Bay residents 96% expressed their support for for for EBRPD parks parks as as as essential services and and and and the the the the the role of of parks parks in in in in in in reducing stress during the the the the the pandemic During this unprecedented and and and and challenging time the the the the the County Health Officers have have collaborated with with and and and and relied upon the the the the the Park District to provide safe outdoor public spaces for essential activity Vital partnerships within the the the healthcare industry have have long supported EBRPD’s quest
to reach new park users through programs programs like wellness walks and other featured Healthy Healthy Parks Healthy Healthy People programs ■ About the the East Bay Bay The quality of of life available in in in the the the the the San San Francisco Francisco Bay Bay Bay Bay Area and and the the the the the East East Bay Bay Bay Bay in in in particular is is is well documented as as as as fundamental to its vital innovative and and and diverse economy Located on on the the the the the eastern side of of of the the the the the San San Francisco Francisco Bay Bay Bay Bay the the the the the East Bay Bay quality quality of of life is is enhanced by a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Mediterranean climate easily accessible high-quality parklands open spaces waterways world-class educational and and and and cultural/arts institutions a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a culturally diverse and and and and well-educated work force vital urban centers and and and and and transportation connectivity As a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a result the the the East Bay has attracted many of the the the region’s most innovative employment sectors corporate and and and small employers’ workers and and and students from around around the the the the world while also creating economic opportunities The East Bay has shaped the the national discussion around around issues of environmental protection social justice and and parkland preservation 4 East Bay Regional Park District