The North Basin Strip is the portion of the McLaughlin Eastshore State Park located south of the Gilman Sports Fields in Berkeley. This area is approximately 20 acres and includes 2,800 linear feet of shoreline. EBRPD is embarking on a planning project to develop a preliminary design to improve this portion of the park that will include several opportunities for public engagement.
The East Bay Regional Park District is having its second public input meeting for the North Basin Strip Improvement Project on Sunday, June 1, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. Two concept options have been developed: (1) a small bike park area with details to be determined; (2) a small collection of trails, likely adopting some of the existing informal trail system. The final recommended option will likely include elements from both options based in part on public input, and that’s where you can get involved!
If you are local to this park, this is an opportunity for you to help shape its direction. A strong turnout by the bike community increases the chances that bike-specific considerations are included. Responding to public input gives the elected board backup for decisions. When you show up and speak up it makes it easier for them to make decisions supporting bike access.
If this isn’t a local park for you, then it’s still an opportunity to come see how this process works so it’s familiar for you when it comes to a park closer to where you live. It’s also an opportunity to meet EBRPD staff and possibly the elected directors that will ultimately decide what happens.
