Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and its partners will provide best in class, relevant and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all.

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Services

Learn About Town After School Register Online for Parks and Recreation Activities Central Reservations Donate to the Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation Recreation Centers and Facilities Find a Sports Field, Recreation Center Park or Facility

Related Pages

Meetings News Services Resources Topics Projects Documents

Leadership

Portrait of J. Nicholas Williams
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

J. Nicholas Williams

Director

J. Nicholas Williams serves as the Director for the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Youth Development. Prior, Mr. Williams was the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation at Minneapolis Parks and Recreation. He also managed park and recreation operations in the City of Atlanta for over five years.

Contact Us

Address

Map image for Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, located at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 3330
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Numbers

Email Address

parksandrec@oaklandnet.com

Open Hours

Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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