East Bay Parks Buys 83 Acres of Shoreline for New Regional Park at Point Molate Near Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

East Bay Parks buys 83 acres of shoreline for new regional park at Point Molate near Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

For decades, the future of Point Molate north of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has been up in the air. The idyllic stretch of Bay Area shoreline had been the site of a Navy fueling site, faced proposed development as a casino, and nearly saw the construction of 1,450 luxury housing units as conservationists and developers battled over its future. But on Tuesday, Point Molate’s future became clear for the first time in almost three decades as th…

Point Molate Shoreline to Become Public Park

A view from Point Molate on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond on Aug. 13 shows the natural and cultural amenities that will be designed into the Bay Trail extension project. (East Bay Regional Park District via Bay City News) By Ruth Dusseault Bay City News One more piece of bay shoreline has been secured for a public park. The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 82 acres at Point Molate on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richm…

Park District Acquires Point Molate Property in Richmond for Future Regional Park

Park District Acquires Point Molate Property in Richmond for Future Regional Park 82 Acres of Shoreline Protected as Public Parkland and Open Space dmason Tue, 08/26/2025 - 14:35 Image The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 82 acres at Point Molate on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond, ensuring the shoreline property will be permanently preserved. The land was purchased from the Guidiville Rancheria of California, a federally…