It’s 8AM on June 21 and the 2021 Parks Challenge is officially open! Now through July 11, get outdoors with your friends and family and win great prizes by exploring Oakland parks! […]
The 2021 Parks Challenge Starts Now! Read More »
Join us for a Courtland Creek Park Cleanup on Saturday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth! This event is hosted by the Friends of Courtland Creek Park, Oakland Parks and
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On May 27, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) released its 2021 ParkScore rankings of park systems across the country. Oakland checked in at #44, up 7 spots from 2020. This year’s index includes measures
Putting Parks at the Center of an Equitable Recovery Read More »
After completing a rigorous review process during an open design contest that attracted proposals from as far away as the Philippines, the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation is proud to
Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation Debuts New Logo Read More »
To Our Parks Community, It has been a joyful week of sharing appreciation with all those who made Spring for Parks a success last Thursday night. I am thrilled to
Spring for Parks Raises More Than $90,000 for Town Camp and Oakland Youth 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 »