Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

We Need Your Input - Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan Survey. E-vehicles can save you hundreds of dollars a month while reducing air pollution in our community. But many neighborhoods in Oakland have no public chargers. The City of Oakland is developing a Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan and needs to hear from you! https://www.oaklandca.gov//zero-emission-vehicle-action-pl

I am looking forward to working with Council President Fortunato Bas and my Council colleagues on the upcoming Fiscal Years 2021-23 Budget. We are hosting a Bud...get Town Hall with City Finance staff and Mayor Schaaf on May 20th at 6:00pm to hear your thoughts, suggestions and ideas for the upcoming two-year budget. Please RSVP at https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdgLaA3N4jyHSGePA/viewform and we will send you a Zoom link for this event. It will also be streamed live on Councilmember Kalb’s /DanKalbCityCouncil Facebook page. Thank you!

Application period is now open until May 31, 2021. Application at https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSea_2VBtPrA4XsYRJ/viewform Individuals or community groups can apply for a grant to help fund a project that helps keep Oakland clean, green and beautiful, and brings people together in public space. Successful past projects have included park and open space clean-up & beautification projects; planting community gardens; little free libraries; graffiti removal and murals; and litter container tile mosaics. To learn more about requirements, FAQ and past award projects, visit the KOB website https://www.keepoaklandbeautiful.org/kob-small-grant-progra

Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills extended to 6pm Tuesday (5/11/21) due to unusually dry conditions & high winds resulting in high fire weather conditions. Please use extreme caution because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. Fire/Grilling/BBQ is prohibited in City parks and Joaquin Miller Park is closed to the public until the red flag warning is lifted. Do not congregate in high fire severity zones during red flag warnings to ensure emergency access is maintained. Parking and/or stopping in the lookouts around Grizzly Peak Blvd corridor is prohibited between 9 PM 6 AM. Cars parked illegally or in a manner that might delay emergency vehicle response are subject to citation. Visit the City of Oakland Red Flag Warning page to learn more: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/red-flag-warning

Wishing all a Happy Mothers Day and congratulations to OPRYD Mother of the Year Lakisha Young #opryd #mothersday2021

2020 Oakland Mother of the Year - Harriet Schlader! It wasn't possible to honor Harriet last year but #opryd was very happy to deliver her vase & flowers. @woodminstermusicals @woodminstermusicals #opryd #mothersday2020

Oakland’s traditional MLK Day of Service is being observed over a 40-day period to commemorate MLK Jr.'s vision for 40 Days of Peace from January 15thFebruary 28th. Due to COVID-19, volunteers are encouraged to participate in decentralized clean up efforts in addition to taking environmental actions from home. OaklandMLK.org

As a result of City of Oakland Budget shortfall, Lions Pool is temporarily closed. If you would like to receive periodic updates, please send email to [email protected] to be added to Aquatics Eblast List. January 8, 2021 will be the last day of operation at Lions Pool.

Oakland Community Court coming soon... #warriorsground

Lets hope we get back to Oakland Fine Arts Summer School (OFASS)in 2021 https://youtu.be/Z11QVyqQe6c

The Spend. Stay. Love. Oakland holiday season campaign encourages Oakland residents and visitors to put their money where their hearts are by shopping locally, both online and in-person. This theme aims to capture the immense pride and affinity residents have for Oakland. To inspire shoppers, small business directories, online shopping options and fun events are posted at VisitOakland.com/SpendStayLove.

Greatly appreciate all the love going to Oakland #opryd #TownCamp

A fun twist on the classic A Christmas Carol.

Permit requests now accepted for 9 OPRYD grass fields. Contact Fred at [email protected] for application and fee.

Youth Focus Group - Friday, Dec. 11, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. All participants receive a $20 gift card to a local business. Topic: increasing the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation & to deliver packages in your community. Goal 1: reduce air & noise pollution, traffic congestion and accidents. Goal 2: learn more about how youth use bicycles and ways to increase the use as an alternative to driving a car. ... For more information or to register for the event*, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/cargocyclestudy/home *If you are under 18 years old, you will need your parent or guardian to sign a permission form before you can participate in the event. For additional study information, you can email Jennifer Hartle, the head of the study, at [email protected] or [email protected].

Learning session might not be the most fun part of Town Enrichment program Register for full and half day camps at cityofoakland.perfectmind.com Call Rec. Center for Financial Assistance. #TownCamp #opryd

Town Camp Enrichment Program temporarily suspended. https://www.oaklandca.gov//city-of-oakland-suspends-indoor

Building Robots @studiooneartcenter. Register online cityofoakland.perfectmind.com Call Rec. Center for Financial Assistance. #towncamp #opryd

Shaving Cream Art @manzanitarecreationcenter Register online cityofoakland.perfectmind.com Call Rec. Center for Financial Assistance. #towncamp #opryd

Happy Halloween from OPRYD recreation centers! Register now for Town Enrichment full and half day camps cityofoakland.perfectmind.com Call Rec. Center for Financial Assistance. #TownCamp #OPRYD

Happy Halloween! Need a little spooky outdoor fun tonight? Walk the lake under the darkening skies after sunset to enjoy the Necklace of Lights. http://ow.ly/gjmi50C7DE0

Rainbow Rec. gettin their bounce on

Red Flag Warning in effect for the East Bay Hills from Sunday, October 25 at 11AM to Tuesday, October 27 at 5PM due to critically dry conditions resulting in extreme fire weather conditions. Please use extreme caution because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. !!! Joaquin Miller Park is closed to the public until the red flag warning is lifted. Do not congregate in high fire severity zones during red flag warnings to ensure emergency access is maintained. Parking and/or stopping in the lookouts around Grizzly Peak Blvd corridor is prohibited between 9 PM 6 AM. Cars parked illegally or in a manner that might delay emergency vehicle response are subject to citation. Visit the City of Oakland Red Flag Warning page to learn more: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/red-flag-warning

Online Public Hearing Oct. 20 from 5:30-7:30pm. This is an opportunity to hear from project experts, submit comments, and have your questions addressed in a live chat forum. https://oaklandalamedaaccessproject.com/

East Bay Rowing Club is changing lives one stroke at a time. Support the scholarship drive by making a donation or joining the Oct. 17 Ergathon https://www.eastbayrowingclub.org/support-ebrc

This year is the 31st Anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta Earthquake. #dropcoverholdon

Life Size Chutes & Ladders and Candy Land games. Outdoor, safe, social distanced FUN! Allendale Recreation Center and Redwood Heights Recreation Center #opryd #towncamp

S.T.E.A.M. fun Dimond Recreation Center #opryd

S.T.E.A.M Layers of the Earth fun at #opryd