The history of Bay Point Regional Shoreline is a rich and varied one. The area was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Chupcan, who inhabited the shores of Suisun Bay between Oakley and Port Chicago. It was also home to two Mexican land grants. Until the 1950s and 1980s, this area was mostly undisturbed. It was only during this time that the shoreline owners diked part of the area for a sand dredging operation and settling ponds. It is located in end of McAvoy Road, Bay Point, CA 94565.
The East Bay Regional Park District recently reopened Bay Point Regional Shoreline. The restoration project includes habitat restoration, restroom improvements, kayak launch, interpretive panels, and other improvements. Be sure to check out Lindsay Wildlife.
The park also offers a virtual tour and behind-the-scenes video. A number of Park District executives were on hand for the opening, including Park District Executive Director Robert Doyle, Board President Ellen Corbett, and Board Member Colin Coffey. Board Member Beverley Lane, a longtime advocate for recreational opportunities in East Contra Costa County, also attended the event. Congressman Mark DeSulnier, Assembly member Tim Grayson, and Pittsburg City Council Member Shanelle Scales-Preston also spoke at the program.
The Bay Point Regional Shoreline is an important habitat for many types of wildlife. The restoration project is designed to improve wildlife habitat, increase resiliency to sea level rise, and enhance a key node on the Great California Delta trail. Bay Point is a small community, home to about 4,020 people within a half-mile radius. The per capita income in Bay Point is $15,920 per year. Residents report that they have a hard time finding a park in their home community.
Bay Point Regional Shoreline is located north of McAvoy Road, adjacent to the McAvoy Boat Harbor. It offers access to tidal marshes and waterfront open space. It is one of the few public access points to the shoreline of the Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta. Its unique location at the midpoint of the delta makes it an important ecosystem.
The project will restore 17 acres of tidal wetlands, four acres of seasonal wetlands, and ten acres of upland grassland. It will also provide improved public access, fishing access, drinking faucets, and improved restrooms. In addition, the project will also provide enhanced security at the site.
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