McLaughlin Eastshore State Park – Brickyard Cove Site Improvement

Year completed: 2022

Brickyard Cove at McLaughlin Eastshore State Park is a remarkable public resource offering breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and skyline. The literal dump site improvement of this area that transformed it into a multi-use, easily accessible, nature preserve represents the culmination of a decade-long effort by local residents and public agencies to preserve the Bay shoreline for public use and protect it from development. Spanning 8.5 miles along the bay shoreline from the Bay Bridge to Richmond, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park encompasses 1,833 acres of diverse upland and tideland habitat, making it a vital ecological and recreational asset.

ReScape Score

63

Address: Marina Boulevard and University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710

Project Owner/Developer: East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) on behalf of California State Parks

ReScape Rater: Sarah Gronquist

Landscape Size: 26, 252 sq ft

Grounds Open To Public? Yes

ReScape Landscape Highlights

• Stormwater capture and treatment includes biotreatment for impervious paved areas, and 10,00 sf of road area.

• 50 tons of construction waste diverted, with greenwaste reduction by up to 5.2 tons annually.

• Saves 147,457 gallons of water per year and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 195.8 tons of C02E over the life of the project