Connecting Parks

Why are Parks Important?

When we spend time outdoors, it helps keep us healthier. Studies indicate a connection between being in nature and improved physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Scientific research in Conservation Biology proves connections between open spaces are healthier for nature too: providing plant and animal species with the space, food, water, and reproductive options they need to survive.

To keep all of the Tri-Valley healthy, we work to connect protected open space for the benefit of people, plants, and wildlife.

In order to keep all of the Tri-Valley healthy, we work to connect protected open space for the benefit of people, plants, and wildlife.

In partnership with public agencies such as the Livermore Regional Park District and the East Bay Regional Park District, we ensure that our natural open spaces are preserved for the benefit of future generations.

Explore nature in your backyard!

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Trails of Tri-Valley

Valley Trails Connections

In 2019, the Tri-Valley Conservancy successfully built the Edward R. Campbell Bridge, ensuring year-round access for about 75,000 annual visitors to this expansive open space by creating a vital connection within Sycamore Grove Park.

These connections extend further, linking to Ohlone and Sunol Regional Wildernesses and ultimately reaching Mission Peak Regional Preserve in Fremont.

Visit the Arroyo Road entrance to Sycamore Grove Park and see the bridge as well as the extension of the Arroyo del Valle Regional Trail.

You can also see the commemorative stones, benches, wall tiles, and tree markers in honor of the incredible supporters of this amazing project!

  • By connecting a dead-end trail in Sycamore Grove Park, one of our easiest-to-reach open spaces, recreational opportunities increased exponentially!

    This gives you more than 17 times the trails to explore from your doorstep through the five linked parks.

    The payoff from this project has been huge, and it’s been years in the making.

  • In 2014 TVC preserved the Bobba Property between Sycamore Grove Park and Del Valle Regional Preserve, which added 74 acres to Sycamore Grove Park.

    Arroyo del Valle runs between Arroyo Road and this area of Sycamore Grove Park.

    Previously, the only safe way to cross the creek was on a footbridge that was only available when conditions allow. Due to high creek flows in the Winter and Spring, the footbridge was removed completely.

    The bridge now connects the trail year-round, improves trail access for all park users, and decreases impacts to the creek, which will help wildlife to thrive in the park and keep the water cleaner.

  • Enormous thanks to our visionary partners for helping to make Valley Trail Connections a reality with our first connection between Sycamore Grove Park and Del Valle Regional Park.

    Thank you also to our partners in the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, Zone 7 Water District, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Water Resources, and the Army Corps of Engineers, just to name a few.

Partners