MARTIN LUTHER KING JR REGIONAL SHORELINE – On January 18, 2016, the Park District will be celebrating its 8th Annual Day of Service that continues Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s vision to improve lives, bridge social barriers and move our nation closer together to the beloved community. Volunteers will assist staff in restoration work and invasive plant removal in order to support and care for wildlife and their natural habitats. Volunteers will also be participating in the restoration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Grove and Damon Marsh.

We welcome children to participate, but ask that those under 16 are accompanied by one chaperone for every 20 kids.

Day of Program:
— 8:30am – Check In / Registration Opens
— 9:00am – Program Begins
— Noon – Program Ends

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and closed-toed shores. To cut down on the use of plastic, please bring a refillable water bottle and bucket to pick up litter. For more information, email volunteers@ebparks.org. Heavy rain cancels the event.

Registration Required: you may register groups up to 100 people online or by calling Reservations at 1-888-327-2757, Option 2.

Driving Directions from I-880 in Oakland

MLK, Jr. Damon Marsh
Take the 66th Avenue exit. At 66th Avenue, turn west towards the bay. 66th Avenue ends at Oakport Street. Turn right onto Oakport Street and drive about a quarter mile following the MLK Day Cleanup directional signs. The signs will direct you to turn left onto a dirt road to reach the parking area.

MLK, Jr. Memorial Grove: From I-880 in Oakland, take the Hegenberger Rd. exit and drive on Hegenberger Rd. toward the airport (west). Turn right on Doolittle Dr. (.75 miles) and right on Swan Way (next light). Drive 200ft and on the left side is the entrance to Arrowhead Marsh and MLK Grove is the first parking lot on your left.