Earth Day is a time to celebrate how Oakland’s parks are part of the solution, providing us and the planet with crucial greenspace and environmental benefits that make neighborhoods livable […]
This Earth Day, Let’s Care For Parks The Way They Care For Us Read More »
The Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation is proud to officially release Parks and Equity: The Promise of Oakland’s Parks, a report marking the culmination of a yearlong exploration of the
Opening a Conversation About People, Communities and Their Parks Read More »
We invite all creative graphic designers, design firms and agencies to submit proposals for a new logo that will advance our mission to support parks and recreation programs for everyone
Announcing Our Logo Design Contest Read More »
The Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. C.N.E. Corbin and Dale Marie Golden have joined our Board of Directors. ### A former chair of the
Dr. C.N.E. Corbin and Dale Marie Golden Join Our Board of Directors Read More »
We begin 2021 balancing an urgency to restore our communities and renew our connections with present public health conditions requiring patience. We raise our sights toward a road to recovery.
It is with deep gratitude, and a little sadness, that I am writing to you to announce my departure from the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation after a decade as
Looking Forward, Looking Back Read More »
The entire OPRF team hopes you are healthy and happy during this winter holiday season. Cleansing rains and crisp air make visits to our parks particularly refreshing during this time
A Parks Gift For You Read More »
Dear Oakland Parks Supporters, This year revealed the essential importance of Oakland parks. Through picnics at Lake Merritt, volunteer events at local parks and hikes under the redwoods, we saw how
Let’s Take The Next Step Together Read More »
Thank you to the speakers, sponsors and nearly 150 virtual attendees who made our Citywide Parks Workshop on November 14 a success! It was a great morning about bringing sustainable,
Community Gathers Online for Inaugural Citywide Parks Workshop Read More »
This year, COVID-19 has turned trick-or-treating taboo and made masks a must (whether your costume calls for one or not), forcing us to rethink how and where we’ll find spooky
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