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.
Spring & Summer Activity Guides Now Available:
Español - Guías de actividades de primavera y verano
English - Spring & Summer Activity Guide
Effective February 1, 2022-Oakland Parks, Recreation, & Youth Development, Indoor Rental Facilities will be subject to the City of Oakland Proof of Vaccination Ordinance Requirements. https://www.oaklandca.gov/reso...
News
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Summer Hire News Release
Great News
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OPRYD Latest News - COVID-19 Reopening
Updates
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OPRYD Super Weekly Reports
Great News
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Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development 5-Year Accomplishment Report
Great Job
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Measure Q at Work!: The 2020 Oakland Parks and Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, and Homelessness Support Act
City Measure
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Donate to the Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation
Thank you
Related Pages
Leadership
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
Suite 3330
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Numbers
- Phone: (510) 238-7275
- Fax: (510) 238-3817
- TTY: (510) 615-5883
Email Address
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