ABOUT US
The Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation (OPRF) was established in 2015 through the merger of Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation and the Oakland Parks Coalition. Building on decades of community leadership and advocacy, OPRF envisions a future where every Oakland park and recreation center is well-maintained, safe, and equitably utilized. Parks are essential to Oakland’s vibrancy and resilience, fostering play, celebration, and connection in every neighborhood.
Photo: Oakland Parks Coalition - Founded in 2002 by Gillian Garro and Audree Jones-Taylor
OUR VISION
We envision a future where every Oakland park and recreation center is well-maintained, safe, and equitably utilized.
Parks are essential to Oakland’s vibrancy and resilience.
Across all communities, Oaklanders share a vision for quality parks that foster play, celebration, and engagement.
Parks change lives and are key to building a thriving, equitable community, extending stewardship into all neighborhoods.
OUR STAFF
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
