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Commission Eligibility

Eligibility requirements to serve on the Redistricting Commission and Screening Panel.

List of Designated Landmarks

The Designated Landmarks shown below include many of the most prominent historic properties in the city. They may be designated for historical, cultural, educational, architectural, aesthetic, or environmental value. They are nominated by their owners, the City, or the public and are designated with owner concurrence after public hearings by the Landmarks Board, Planning Commission, and City Council. Since the program began in 1973 about 160 individual landmarks and preservation districts have been designated, out of nearly 100,000 buildings in Oakland. These buildings, sites, and features range from City Hall to the home of blues legend Brownie McGhee, from the Old Survivor Redwood Tree to the Grand Lake Theater and Roof Sign.

Historic Preservation

Oakland boasts a unique wealth of historic buildings and neighborhoods, reflecting a remarkable heritage dating back over 170 years. Below, please find more about Oakland’s policies and actions governing the preservation of this rich history, comprehensive lists of Designated Landmarks, Historic Properties, and Preservation Districts, along with information on our Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.

Sobrante Park and Field

Sobrante Field in Oakland, California, has a history of dramatic transformation. It was built shortly after World War II and gradually became a working-class black neighborhood in the mid to late 1950s and early 1960s. The area has a rich history dating back to the founding of a settlement in the 19th century. The field is currently owned by Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). OUSD has an agreement with Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD). Both entities use the field for soccer, baseball and football activities. As of March 2025, the field has been selected for Capital Improvements. Please read the section below for an overview.

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