VOTING FOR PLAY STRUCTURES HAS CLOSED AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2023. OPTION B WAS SELECTED FOR EACH OF THE 6 MINI PARK LOCATIONS. PLAY STRUCTURE OPTIONS CAN BE VIEWED BELOW FOR REFERENCE:
The City of Oakland was award $4,992,380.00 to beautify nine mini parks Citywide. The following locations will receive improvements:
- 88th Avenue Mini Park (1803 88th Avenue) - https://drive.google.com/drive...
- Cesar Chavez Mini Park (1800 38th Avenue) - https://drive.google.com/drive...
- Eula Brinson Mini Park (1712 85th Avenue)
- Gwen Jackson Mini Park (3042 Nicol Avenue) - https://drive.google.com/drive...
- Lazear Mini Park (850 29th Avenue)
- McClymonds Mini Park (2528 Linden Street) - https://drive.google.com/drive...
- Morgan Plaza (2601 Highland Avenue) - https://drive.google.com/drive...
- Tomas Melero-Smith Mini Park (1461 65th Avenue) - https://drive.google.com/drive...
- Vantage Point Park (1198 13th Avenue)
The goal is to invite recreation and promote healthy social gathering. The project will install BBQ pits and play structures. Play areas will be re-surfaced and new park furniture and accessible seating will be installed. Six (6) of the nine (9) mini parks will receive new compliant play equipment. The Project will also install nine drinking fountains to reduce consumption of sugary beverages and use of disposable plastic bottles, 42 shade trees to reduce the urban heat island effect, and landscaping with new irrigation. Fourteen animal-proof trash receptacles and new lighting, fencing and gates will also be installed. These features will provide access for proper litter disposal and deter illegal dumping. These enhancements will significantly beautify and improve these public spaces and promote community connection and recreation in historically underserved, majority BIPOC neighborhoods.
