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510.238.7275 • www.oaklandnet.com/parks 1 Director’s Welcome Audree V. Jones-Taylor; Director, Office of Parks and Recreation Thank you Oakland! As you know, OPR is not just about children and youth. We service An open letter to the family, friends, families and you, the adults. Last year, we served over 30,000 neighbors, residents and visitors of OPR. adults through our Sundays in the Redwoods Concert Series, plays, adult sports leagues, East Oakland Sports Center and more! 2012 was a great year for the Office of Parks and Recreation (OPR). In spite In addition to new programming, OPR kept busy teaming up with of many challenges, we successfully various agencies allowing us to receive funding and complete served over 64,543 program customers. projects, which in turn increase your property value and support As we prepare to move forward with our continued mission to provide a safe and clean environment our 2013 programs, I wanted to take the time to reflect on our for your enjoyment. We were able to work along with the Public 2012 accomplishments made possible by your commitment, Works Agency to complete the installation of remote lighting involvement and support of OPR. Whether by financial controls for energy efficiencies at 14 sites; renovate six basketball contributions, writing letters on our behalf, enrolling in programs, courts; upgrade the Morcom Rose Garden and the Lake Merritt or renting our facilities, each of you contributed to our success. Bird Islands, and complete four ball fields. This was made possible Thank you all! through partnerships with: Community Development Block Grants, Prop 40, Measure WW, the American Recovery and Reinvestment • OPR’s boating programs provided Oakland youth with Act, Raiders NFL Play 60, Kaiser Foundation, Good Tidings, the scholarships valued at $14,920 allowing them to participate in National Recreation and Park Association, Sprite, the Stewardship week-long boating camps and after school programs. Council, PG&E, and the Golden State Warriors. • ACE Golf expanded its engaging programs to youth at 17 Currently, we are gearing up for a great 2013 spring and summer, elementary, middle school and recreation centers. ACE teamed including the March Spring Egg Hunts; track season and the up with Camp Sweeny and Touchstone Golf to implement a Hershey Track and Field Meet; Play Day in the Plaza, National Park job training program for youth ages 16-19, giving them the and Recreation Month; Intimate Evening, the very popular all opportunity to utilize newly acquired interpersonal skills white attire event held at the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estates; learned during golf camps. and in late summer, Sunday’s in the Redwood Concert Series including the kick-off musical event Symphony Sunday at the Lake • The tennis unit expanded its services and initiated an extensive Merritt Garden Center. free program at eight of our recreation centers and provided over 100 tennis rackets to our youth. Take time to browse through our brochure and register now for the programs and events you, your family and friends wish to attend. • Over 1,600 residents attended the annual Movies in the Park Space is limited…so don’t wait. hosted by Redwood Heights from April to October. I value your commitment, dedication, support and appreciation of • Studio One was one of 12 locations selected worldwide to host our parks, programs and services – We are here to make sure you a “Mini Maker Faire”. This popular event attracted over 6,000 have the opportunity to play! So… Come Out and Play the OPR people to Mosswood Park. Way – Where we play with a purpose. • Community Gardening continues to expand its services and Sincerely, now supports 16 community gardens with almost a thousand registered participants in 2012, as well as 18 youth gardens that served approximately 300 kids. An estimated 30,000 pounds of organic food was produced in 2012 with 100% going 2 towardscome out feeding and Oakland play the families. OPR way! Audree V. Jones-Taylor; Director, Office of Parks andoakland Recreation opr Office of Parks & Recreation OFFICE OF PARKS AND RECREATION OPR S.T.R.I.D.E.’s With A Purpose 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #3330, Oakland 94612 A program exposing youth to available job opportunities and (510) 238-PARK (7275) / (510) 238-3817 (FAX) encouraging educational excellence through non-traditional recreational experiences; Striving to Redirect Individuals in [email protected] a Difficult Environment (STRIDE) through providing career/ www.oaklandnet.com/parks training workshops and projects. OPR Plays With A Purpose Participants to complete three (3) S.T.R.I.D.E career clusters There is a purpose for our play- play is more than physical activity with a rotation of each program in the following: and bouncing balls. There is a reason for our play- there are • Recreation, Leisure & Hospitality outcomes to be had as well. Our babies learn when they play, our • Urban Sustainability & Environmental Conservation children are healthier when they play. Our youth are engaged when • Urban Technology they play, our families are unified when they play. Our communities thrive when we play with a purpose. We aim to: Expose, Enlighten, S.T.R.I.D.E Core Elements Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence Through • Expose participants to their own values and opportunities to Recreational Experiences. achieve their goals • Enlighten participants through project based learning • Empower participants by providing an opportunity to earn a living • Encourage community and family support of participants progress • Educational excellence through recreational experiences oakland opr 510.238.7275 • www.oaklandnet.com/parks 3 City of Oakland Mayor Jean Quan Oakland has a proud history of providing world-class green spaces Oand pioneering recreation programs for residents of all ages and incomes. We enjoy more acres per resident than other urban cities. Our many recreational programs are critical for providing safe, healthy and engaging opportunities for youth, families, and seniors. From hiking in our redwoods to exploring the arts at Studio One, to building athletic skills and team work on the ball fields or learning new skills at a neighborhood recreation center, Oakland’s Parks & Recreation programs continue to lead the way in ensuring that Oakland is a great place to live work and play! Please join me in raising funds for scholarships for camping and recreation opportunities for low income youth so every child can access our programs. During the recession the Parks and Recreation budget and many Oakland families have been especially hard hit. IMPORTANT CITY OF OAKLAND OFFICIALS PHONE NUMBERS Honorable Mayor Jean Quan ACCOUNTING City Administrator, Deanna J. Santana (510) 238-3194 City Attorney, Barbara Parker ADMINISTRATION City Auditor, Courtney Ruby (510) 238-7275 City Clerk, La Tonda Simmons ADULT SPORTS (510) 238-3496 CITY OF OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL Dan Kalb, District 1 AQUATICS (510) 615-5835 Pat Kernighan, Council President, District 2 Lynette Gibson McElhaney, District 3 BOATING Libby Schaaf, District 4 (510) 238-2196 Noel Gallo, District 5 CENTRAL RESERVATIONS Desley Brooks, District 6 (510) 238-3187 Larry Reid, District 7 ONLINE REGISTRATION Rebecca Kaplan, Member-At-Large (510) 238-7557 RECREATION PROGRAMS Advisory Commission Members (510) 238-7275 Barry Miller, Chair Mandolin Kadera-Redmond SPORT FIELD RESERVATIONS Ellen Wu, Vice Chair Toshia Marshall (510) 238-3496 Judy Belcher Marsha Peterson TENNIS PROGRAMS Faith Du Bois Brad Ricards & RESERVATIONS Wade Finlinson Paul Rosenbloom (510) 444-5663 Mio Floras YOUTH SPORTS (510) 238-3495 4 come out and play the OPR way! oakland opr City of Oakland Table of Contents Mayor Jean Quan Come Out and Play the OPR Way! LETTER FROM OPR DIRECTOR ..................................... 2-3 Water Sports .......................................................20–23 OPR PURPOSE & CONTACT INFO ..................................3-4 • Aquatics LETTER FROM THE MAYOR ............................................. 4 • Boating 2013 YEAR AT A GLACE ................................................6-7 SPORTS .................................................................... 24-31 RENTAL FACILITIES .................................................... 8-12 • East Oakland Sports Center • Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate • Golf • Leona Lodge • Youth Sports • Lakeside Park Garden Center • Girls’ Sports • Joaquin Miller Community Center • Adult Sports • Woodminster Cascades • Tennis • Lake Merritt Sailboat House Community Programming ..................................32-35 • Jack London Aquatic Center • Discovery Center • Morcom Rose Garden • Dog Play Area • Sequoia Lodge • City Stables • Recreation Centers • Cultural Arts Programs and Events • East Oakland Sports Complex • Community Gardening • Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts • ADA Inclusion Center NATIONAL PARK & RECREATION MONTH ......................13 DIRECTORY ............................................................... 36-37 SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS ...............................16-19 HOW TO REGISTER ........................................................ 38 • Digital Arts & Culinary Academy • Summer Camps • City Wide Day Camps at the Garden Center • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Teen Eco Action Week • Overnight Summer Camps oakland opr 510.238.7275 • www.oaklandnet.com/parks 5 2013 Spring/Summer 5/24 Schools Out, Rec’s In SPRING 5/27 Memorial Day APRIL 4/2013 Girls Soccer Registration SUMMER June-August: Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp 4/2013 Adult