As intense heat sweeps through the Bay Area this week, some parks are closed due to high fire risks. The National Weather Service issued an for the Bay Area beginning Tuesday, with the highest temperatures expected in the hills and inland. Related Articles Many East Bay Regional Parks, such as shoreline parks and swimming facilities, remain open during the heat wave, but officials warned park guests to take extra precautions due to the heat.
Other parks (see below) will be closed due to extreme fire danger. In an email announcement, the East Bay Regional Parks District recommended avoiding parks during the hottest parts of the day, wearing light clothing, drinking plenty of water and wearing sunscreen. They also advised to avoid alcohol and caffeine, which worsen the effects of heat on the body, and remember water for pets.
In the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space, some trails and parts of parks are on Tuesday due to a red flag warning issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains by the NWS, indicating extreme fire behavior. Stoves will not be allowed in the Black Mountain backpack camp at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. To help prevent fires from starting, Midpeninsula officials asked park-goers to avoid driving off roads, using mowers or other power tools and lighting flames, including in fire pits and barbecues.
There are currently no park closures in Santa Clara County. In the East Bay, the following regional parks are closed from Tuesday until Friday morning: • Wildcat Canyon �.
