RICHMOND — Good news for dogs and dog owners: Point Isabel is back in business again — and welcoming canines.
The East Bay Regional Park District reopened the regional shoreline park Monday with special rules to keep dogs on leash. Point Isabel was closed April 2 because of the shelter-in-place order to limit crowds and maintain social distancing, the park district said in a release.
“We know this park has traditionally allowed off-leash dogs who run and play along the shoreline,” said park district General Manager Robert Doyle.
The leash rule is because off-leash dogs tend to group together, which in turn leads their owners to meet as well and makes it difficult to maintain the social distance of six feet. Currently, all East Bay Regional Parks that allow dogs have the temporary leash restriction.
New signs with the temporary leash requirement will be displayed at the park. Restrooms and parking will be accessible.
Mudpuppy’s and Sit & Stay Cafe, the park’s concessionaire that provides dogs washes and coffee/food, will reopen Thursday, according to the park district.
