Brookdale Recreation Center

Located in District 5 of Oakland, Brookdale Recreation Center offers fun and creative recreational activities for youth and teens. Picnic tables are provided high on the hill above the sounds of the vibrant neighborhood below. Picnic sites are available for use on a first come basis. Play equipment such as balls, jump ropes, bats, and more available at the Rec Center Lending Cart. The Rec Center also has a mobile library available to all. Stop by and visit with our friendly staff.

The first community engagement meeting for Brookdale Park Improvements is July 27th from 10:00am to Noon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Capital Improvements at the Park. Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development (OPRYD), Public Works, the architect and other entities will facilitate this meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there. Also, we are asking community members to complete a survey as to what type of improvements you would like to see at the location. Please contact Brookdale Center Director Rebecca Bresso at 510-535-5632 or rbresso@oaklandca.gov.

Survey Information and Deadline Date
Survey Information and Deadline Date
Summer Fun Club
Summer Fun Club

About

This lush green neighborhood park and recreation center offers well-maintained community facilities which include:
 

  • Softball field & bleachers
  • Full-size basketball courts
  • Tennis courts
  • Tot lot playground for younger children
  • Accessible outdoor restrooms
  • Small community garden

Brookdale’s after-school program is designed for children ages 5-12 providing a safe place to play air hockey, ping pong, sports and receive homework help.

 

Activities (Free to Oakland Residents)

  • During the summer season (June 3rd to July 26th) Brookdale hosts the SFSP Free Summer Lunch program for children 18 and under Monday through Friday 12 noon to 1 pm.
  • Summer Recreation Activities are offered from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.

If you want to reserve the field, please click on the link below and complete the application.

City of Oakland | Submit an Athletic Field Reservation Application (oaklandca.gov)

For Field Reservations please contact Rahsaan Young at ryoung@oaklandca.gov or 510-238-3093 at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 330.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Brookdale Town Hall - July 27, 2024, 10:00am to Noon.

Contact Us

Address

2535 High Street

Phone Numbers

Email Address

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