CA State Parks Invites Community To Celebrate Mount Diablo's 100th Birthday

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Mount Diablo State Park turns 100 this year, and to mark the occasion, California State Parks and its partners invite the public to attend a special event on Saturday, Oct. 16.

The centennial birthday celebration is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the foot of the mountain at Cal State East Bay’s Concord Campus.

"This will be a time for the community to celebrate the 100-year history of the park," California State Parks officials said in a news release. "The day will feature information and activities highlighting the natural and cultural treasures that have been preserved as well as the recreational and educational opportunities that abound in Mount Diablo State Park."

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Activity booths will showcase the park’s fascinating wildlife, history, and ways to safely and responsibly enjoy the park. Guests can discover the variety of creatures that call the park home as they meet live animals such as bats, snakes and local birds of prey.

Community members can also meet the volunteers and horses of the Mounted Assistance Unit who roam the trails on horseback; discover why the oldest rocks layers are on top of the mountain, and see how astronomers view the heavens from the mountain’s heights.

Centennial events are made possible by a collaboration between State Parks, the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association (a nonprofit organization that supports the park), Save Mount Diablo, and Cal State East Bay.

"California State Parks, the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association, Save Mount Diablo and Cal State East Bay hope you will join us for this event to celebrate Mount Diablo State Park’s birthday, its many stories, and the community’s connection to this amazing place," park officials said.

Getting To The Event

The Cal State East Bay Concord Campus is at 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord. From Ygnacio Valley Road turn onto Campus Drive. Detailed driving directions are available on the Cal State East Bay website.