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Point Isabel Reopens June 1, But Dog Leashes Required

Popular East Bay park reopens with temporary restrictions to keep dogs on leash.
By - posted 6/1/2020 No Comment

The East Bay Regional Park District is set to reopen Point Isabel Regional Shoreline on Monday, June 1, 2020, with special restrictions to keep dogs on leash. Point Isabel was closed on Thursday, April 2, 2020, due to updated local health agency “shelter in place” orders requiring the closure of dog parks. Point Isabel was closed out of an abundance of caution to limit crowding and maintain social distancing.

Why are leashes required for now?

When the park reopens, the temporary districtwide restriction to keep dogs on leash because of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements will be in effect. The on-leash reasoning is that off-leash dogs tend to group together. This leads their owners to convene as well, making it difficult to maintain the social distance of six feet designed to prevent the spread of the virus. Currently, all East Bay Regional Parks that allow dogs have a temporary leash restriction.

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is best known as a place for dogs and their owners for off leash recreation and a popular gathering spot for doggie playdates. However, windsurfers, kitesurfers, and kayakers also use the shoreline for recreation. Reopening will provide access for those users too. More recently, Point Isabel shoreline has been designated as a trailhead launch site for kayakers as part of the Bay Water Trail.

New signage with the temporary leash requirement is being installed at the park. Restrooms and parking will be accessible. Mudpuppy’s and Sit & Stay Cafe, the park’s concessionaire that provides dog washes and coffee/food, will reopen on June 4.

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Visit www.ebparks.org/coronavirus for up-to-date information about COVID-19 park and park area closures.