Mosswood Recreation Center

• Project TypePublic Works
• Start DateOctober 1, 2019
• Project StatusComplete

Construction for the new Mosswood Recreation Center and park improvements at Mosswood Park is complete! The community has been an essential partner in this effort, beginning with a Visioning and Master Plan Phase, to envision the possibilities for the Recreation Center and Park.

Check out the Project Design(PDF, 8MB)

About

In November 2016, the Mosswood Performing Arts and Recreation Center, built in 1953, burned to the ground. Temporary facilities were installed to house core center programs, such as after school programs, summer camp, computer lab and cooking classes, until the new Center was built.

The vision for the Recreation Center was to create a vibrant destination for civic, cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities. The Recreation Center incorporates sustainable design principles and the City's 'Art in Public Places' program. It is inclusive of a diverse community of users, universally accessible, flexible in use, and thoughtfully designed.

Mosswood Park is an iconic Oakland institution and North Oakland cultural hub. The eleven-acre public park was established in 1910, and is operated by the Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development Department. The park has been the home of pre-famous NBA players and decades of significant cultural events. The Recreation Center project was planned and developed through an intensive community engagement process, and the design team and City staff engaged with community stakeholders throughout the design process. The purpose of the initial Visioning, Programming, Park Master Plan and Concept Design Phase was to explore -with the community- the feasibility of options for the Recreation Center, while preserving and enhancing the overall park experience.

For questions about the project, please email Mosswood@oaklandca.gov.

For all other inquiries, including questions about Mosswood programs and services, please call the Recreation Center: 510-597-5038. You can also visit the Mosswood Recreation Center page.

Community Meeting Schedule

Past Meetings

• Community Workshop #1 at Mosswood Rec Center, Saturday October 19th 11am - 1pm
• Community Workshop #2 at Mosswood Rec Center, Tuesday November 12 6pm – 8pm
• Community Workshop #3 at Mosswood Rec Center, Saturday November 16 11am-1pm
• Community Workshop #4 at Studio One Arts Center/North Oakland Recreation Center, Saturday January 11, 2020 11am-1pm
• Community Workshop #5 at Studio One Arts Center/North Oakland Recreation Center, Saturday February 1, 2020 11am-1pm
• Community Workshop #6 at Mosswood Rec Center, Saturday March 7, 2020 11am-1pm

Mosswood Recreation Advisory Council (RAC) April 7, 2021 6:30pm -
Community Center Design Presentation