After 10 long years of closure, one of the most beautiful beaches in the East Bay is once again open to the public. Point Molate Beach Park will now welcome visitors to its beautiful shores. Come celebrate with free family fun, and a chance for those interested in the environment to tour this spectacular park with guides expert in the wildlife and habitat that make this park so special.
Point Molate Beach Park Grand Opening
April 19, 10 AM to 2 PM
* Fun Activities for the Whole Family
* Live Music - Latin Jazz and R&B (12:30 - 1:30)
* Naturalists Leading Hikes
* Unique Egg Coloring Station - Treasures to Bring Home
* Tug of War - Watch the Police Department Battle the Fire Department!
* Exclusive Tours of the Winehaven Historic District (1:30 PM - The Only Chance to Tour This Historic Area!)
* Children's Art Activities
* Oral History Table - Share Your Stories of Point Molate
* Volley Ball Pick-Up Games
* Exhibits and Demonstrations
* Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (11:30 AM)
* Bird Watching - Spotting Scopes and Assistance from Audubon and Golden Gate Raptor Conservancy
* Idea Tent - Have Your Opinions on Pt. Molate Park Programming and Planning Heard
* Nature Walks about Local Butterflies and Oysters, Seals, the Watershed and Native Habitat - Osprey Walk at 10:30 AM
* Docent Talks
* And Much More
Bring a picnic, or enjoy BBQ, coffee and popsicles which will be available during the event.
Bring the whole family and make some memories that will last a lifetime!
TRANSPORTATION: Free shuttles are available from Richmond City Hall (on the half hour from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM - the last bus will return from Pt. Molate to City Hall at 2 PM), or park for free near Point Molate Beach Park. The park is located just north of I-580 and the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge on Stenmark/Western Drive(map: goo.gl/maps/kKnBL). The Stenmark/Western Dr. exit 7A (Pt Molate) can be accessed on west bound I-580. It is last exit before the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge.
- Kim Hampton on behalf of Citizens for a Sustainable Pt. Molate (www.cfspm.org)
After 10 long years of closure, one of the most beautiful beaches in the East Bay is once again open to the public. Point Molate Beach Park will now welcome visitors to its beautiful shores. Come celebrate with free family fun, and a chance for those interested in the environment to tour this spectacular park with guides expert in the wildlife and habitat that make this park so special.
Point Molate Beach Park Grand Opening
April 19, 10 AM to 2 PM
* Fun Activities for the Whole Family
* Live Music - Latin Jazz and R&B (12:30 - 1:30)
* Naturalists Leading Hikes
* Unique Egg Coloring Station - Treasures to Bring Home
* Tug of War - Watch the Police Department Battle the Fire Department!
* Exclusive Tours of the Winehaven Historic District (1:30 PM - The Only Chance to Tour This Historic Area!)
* Children's Art Activities
* Oral History Table - Share Your Stories of Point Molate
* Volley Ball Pick-Up Games
* Exhibits and Demonstrations
* Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (11:30 AM)
* Bird Watching - Spotting Scopes and Assistance from Audubon and Golden Gate Raptor Conservancy
* Idea Tent - Have Your Opinions on Pt. Molate Park Programming and Planning Heard
* Nature Walks about Local Butterflies and Oysters, Seals, the Watershed and Native Habitat - Osprey Walk at 10:30 AM
* Docent Talks
* And Much More
Bring a picnic, or enjoy BBQ, coffee and popsicles which will be available during the event.
Bring the whole family and make some memories that will last a lifetime!
TRANSPORTATION: Free shuttles are available from Richmond City Hall (on the half hour from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM - the last bus will return from Pt. Molate to City Hall at 2 PM), or park for free near Point Molate Beach Park. The park is located just north of I-580 and the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge on Stenmark/Western Drive(map: goo.gl/maps/kKnBL). The Stenmark/Western Dr. exit 7A (Pt Molate) can be accessed on west bound I-580. It is last exit before the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge.
- Kim Hampton on behalf of Citizens for a Sustainable Pt. Molate (www.cfspm.org)
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