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Welcome

We believe that parks change lives by empowering communities to play, celebrate, recharge and engage. Every Oaklander and every Oakland community should have access to these transformative experiences. Join our movement to lead a new wave of equitable investment in our parks and recreation system. Together, we can change lives and build a stronger, more connected future for us all. Learn more »

Our Work

ADVOCACY

We promote Oakland’s parks and recreation system with our elected and appointed leaders. Learn More »

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We sponsor more than 100 community groups under our non-profit umbrella. Learn More »

PARK ACTIVATION

We produce capital projects that activate parks and playgrounds for local neighborhoods. Learn More »

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

We help provide equitable access to Oakland camps and enrichment programs. Learn More »

Find Your Park

With soaring redwoods, a beloved lakefront, colorful playgrounds and shady woodlands, there’s an Oakland park for every Oaklander. Our city thrives through its vitality, inclusivity and resilience with a beloved parks system that catalyzes equity and nurtures joy among its residents. Use our guide to explore familiar parks in your neighborhood and discover new places to visit across Oakland. Learn more »

Get Involved

WAYS TO GIVE

Your support helps our programs and partners serve thousands of Oaklanders each year. Learn More »

SUPPORT A PARTNER

Your gifts power arts, sports and enrichment program providers across Oakland. Learn More »

VOLUNTEER

You can get your hands dirty at a community event or on one of our Board committees. Learn More »

SPONSOR OUR WORK

Your company and employees can support Oakland’s parks and recreation system. Learn More »

Our 2022 Sponsors

PARKS BUILDER
Oakland A’s

PARKS PARTNER
Bridge Bank • California Waste Solutions • Kaiser Permanente • Oakland Running Festival • Pacific Gas and Electric Company • Schnitzer Steel

PARKS SUPPORTER
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP • McGuire and Hester • Touchstone Golf • Zymergen

SMALL BUSINESS
Cole Hardware • Kazan, McClain, Satterly & Greenwood • Ruth Stroup Insurance Agency