The grand opening of Meyers Estate Dry Creek Gardens was celebrated on Saturday, September 20, 2008. East Bay Regional Park District Board Member Carol Severin, on behalf of the EBRPD Board of Directors, emceed the event. The open house featured live music and refreshments in a beautiful garden setting on the grounds of the former Meyers Ranch estate.

Dry Creek Cottage was a popular summer home of Edith, Mildred, and Jeanette Meyers, three sisters of Alameda who were very involved in local charities and fundraisers during the early and mid-1900s. The sisters also owned the 1,200-acre Dry Creek Ranch, which was donated to the Park District in 1979 and later opened as Dry Creek/Pioneer Regional Park. Upon the passing of the last surviving Meyers sister, the Dry Creek Cottage and its garden were also donated to the Park District.

The Park District plans to eventually open the cottage for receptions, weddings, and similar events, and will also house a small visitor center. The estate is located within the Garin and Dry Creek/Pioneer Regional Parks at 550 May Road in Hayward, off Whipple Road and Mission Boulevard. The garden is open to the public every Thursday and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parking lot is open all week until dusk, offering easy access to the park's southern trails. For information see http://www.ebparks.org/parks/garin or call the park at 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4530.