Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is a park in the

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to the east. The park is scheduled to grow by almost (''sic'') with the acquisition of the Tyler Ranch.''Valley Sentinel News'', Bev Lane, 1 November 2007

History

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, located west of the I-680 freeway and the City of

, became a reality in 1988, when the East Bay Regional Park District bought to start what would become its second-largest park. In 1980, a real estate developer had proposed building a golf course and a number of new homes atop Pleasanton Ridge. A large number of area residents opposed the proposal and defeated it in a referendum in 1983.Cuff, Denis. "Park with a view: Pleasanton Ridge expands fast." ''East Bay Times''. September 6, 2013. Updated July 20, 2016.
Accessed August 17, 2017. In 2012, the park district announced it had purchased from Robertson Ranch, east of Palomares Road, which it would add to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The tract included the landmark Sunol Peak (elevation . The price was reported as $6.2 million. The report stated that prior to the purchase, the regional park contained of land. Austin, Michael. "Another Major Land Purchase on the Pleasanton Ridge by East Bay Regional Parks District." ''Pleasanton Patch''. August 18, 2012.
Accessed August 17, 2017.

Tyler Ranch acquisition

The Tyler Ranch extends for about along Sunol Ridge. The north end of the ranch abutted the existing Pleasanton Ridge park at the end of Kilkare Road. It also has good access from Foothill Road. The acquisition was supported by the Priem Family Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving open space in the greater Bay Area.Mackay, Ned. "Tyler Ranch to join district." ''East Bay Times''. October 5, 2007. Updated August 15, 2016
Accessed August 16, 2017. EBRPD claimed that the Tyler Ranch acquisition marked the occasion when the district acquired 100,000 acres since it was formed in 1934.Baciagalupi, Bob. "The 100,000th Acre for East Bay Parks." ''Bay Nature''. January 12, 2010.
Accessed August 16, 2017

Trails

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park contains over of trails, most of which are dirt roads, except for the Woodland Trail, the Bay Leaf Trail, and a few sections of the North Ridge and Ridgeline trails. Park elevations range from at the main entrance to over at the highest point.
Accessed September 11, 2017. Adjacent to the park is the Augustin Bernal Park.

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References

External links

East Bay Regional Parks: official Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park website
{{Pleasanton, California East Bay Regional Park District Parks in Alameda County, California Geography of Pleasanton, California Amador Valley