Oakland Citywide Sports

01/11/2022

OPRYD Youth Basketball League, scheduled to begin January 22, 2022 is being POSTPONED. With an abundance of caution concerning the rapid rise of the COVID-19 omicron variant, we will reschedule this program as soon we are confident it is safe to do so.
We will continue to openly communicate with teams and coaches and keep everyone updated for the new league start date. Direct questions to Recreation Sports Supervisor, Myka Hammock at [email protected] or Sports Coordinator, Frederick Morris III at [email protected]. Be Safe.

12/20/2021

Morning Lap Swim Hours Added! Please remember to wear your mask at all times within Oakland Pool facilities, except when in the water.

12/08/2021

Grass athletic fields are CLOSED for maintenance through February 2022.

11/24/2021

11/24/2021

The CDC & Alameda County also recommend flu vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age. Include a flu & COVID vax as part of your prep for the holidays, especially if you plan to gather with older adults or medically vulnerable people. Find a vax site: http://ow.ly/zRSR50GEV0u

11/22/2021

Tennis courts near Lake Merritt that had been taken over by a homeless encampment will reopened for tennis players Saturday now that the people experiencing homelessness have been successfully moved into supportive housing and the courts renovated, city officials said.

07/13/2021

06/01/2021

Excited about the opening soon in Oakland? Join our Fitness Court Ambassador Team. Looking for people enthusiastic about fitness who want to share that passion. Check out the free 45min training class. https://nationalfitnesscampaign.com/fitness-court-ambassadors-register

05/28/2021

Looking forward to the holiday weekend! Please enjoy your parks responsibility and be courteous to other users & neighbors. For service contact Public Works at OAK 311

05/25/2021

2 Fitness Courts opening soon in Oakland. Check back for more info

04/28/2021

Join us Thursday at 7pm!

It's all about community this Thursday at Spring for Parks! Keynote by Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro, performance by Goapele, inspiration by Town Camp kids and staff. John Bliss emcees an evening of smiles and surprises. RSVP here » http://ow.ly/yitF50EybfA

02/26/2021

Comcast Contributes $100,000 to the City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation and Donates 1,000 Laptops, 12 Months of Free Internet Service to Oakland Families in Need