Oakland Celebrates its 30th Annual Creek to Bay Day on September 20

Published on September 19, 2025

More than 500 volunteers are registered to participate in watershed clean ups at 38 sites across the city

OAKLAND, CA – On Saturday, September 20, dozens of community organizations are partnering with Oakland Public Works to host watershed clean ups at shorelines, parks, and neighborhoods across the city for Oakland’s 30th annual Creek to Bay Day. 

There will be 38 project sites where volunteers can lend a hand with trash removal, habitat restoration, planting, and other projects aimed at reducing pollution and protecting marine ecosystems. Volunteer event locations and details are available on the interactive map at www.oaklandca.gov/CreekToBayDay

This year Public Works will sponsor seven event sites—one in each City Council district. Community members are encouraged to join us at one of these locations, which can accommodate large groups of volunteers. Groups of 10 or more should RSVP with the project site coordinator. Individuals and small groups are encouraged, but not required, to RSVP.

• Rockridge Temescal Greenbelt/Frog Park; 485 Hardy St; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Jack London Aquatic Center & Estuary Park; Jack London Aquatic Center at 115 Embarcadero; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Lake Merritt; 568 Bellevue Ave; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Dimond Park and Canyon; 1809 Wellington St; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Peralta Hacienda Historical Park; 2465 34th Ave; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Concordia Park; 2901 64th Ave; 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• East Creek Slough (inside MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Park); 5737 Oakport St; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Visit https://www.oaklandca.gov/CreekToBayDay for complete event listings, an interactive map, and contact information for project site coordinators.

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