Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Join us for our last Drop-In Clinic for Town Soccer this Wednesday at San Antonio Park! ⚽️

Don't forget to register for the tournament on the 20th.

From first-time players to future all-stars, Town Soccer is your chance to build skills, make friends, and have a ball doing it. We’re bringing the energy across Oakland with pop-up clinics that are all about fun, teamwork, and scoring big smiles.

Catch us at our last pop-up clinic (Drop-In, no registration needed!):
• May 13 – San Antonio Park ⚽

Then lace up for the big finish:
🏆 Tournament – May 20 (Registration Required):
Bring your A-game and show off your skills in a friendly, high-energy tournament you won’t want to miss!

No matter your skill level, jump in, play hard, and goal for it. See you on the field! ⚽️

Art Meets Nature Overnight Summer Camp will become the memory of a lifetime! 🏕️ In partnership with Camps in Common and OPR, kids will enjoy creating art and participating in recreation activities in the beautiful backdrop of Feather River, located in Quincy, California.

Nature walks, stargazing, and water activities will inspire their creative juices. Studio One Art Center’s Master Artists will accompany us on this trip and guide youth through a variety of creative and expressive activities. Pre-registration is required for this activity. Fee includes: transportation to camp in Quincy, CA, horse rides, room and board. Limited scholarships are available.

Ages: 9 - 14 | Dates: Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 3
Resident Rate: $450 | Non-Resident Rate: $540

The NFL Flag Football Summer League will focus on developing fundamental skills on both offense and defense. Position-specific drills will be offered for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, defensive backs, and linebackers. The program will also include speed and agility training to support overall skill development for each participant.

League games will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register a team, please sign up at your local recreation center.

Looking for a way to stay active this summer? Register for Weekly Summer Tennis Camp today! 🎾 With full-day and half-day sessions, there is a skill level for everyone. Act fast, spots tend to fill up. We hope to see you at Davie Tennis Stadium this summer!

Visit https://cityofoakland.perfectmind.com/ to register or email [email protected] for more information. 🎾

Brookdale CAPP families visited Children’s Fairyland today and had a BLAST! Participants learned about feelings and self-expression during a private interactive puppet show! The children rode the train, enjoyed a few other rides, and explored the park until their eyelids started to get heavy! [🤭]  So much fun!

To learn more about the free CAPP program for ages 0-5, contact Tia at [email protected]

Get ready to kick it with Town Soccer! ⚽️

From first-time players to future all-stars, Town Soccer is your chance to build skills, make friends, and have a ball doing it. We’re bringing the energy across Oakland with pop-up clinics that are all about fun, teamwork, and scoring big smiles.

Catch us at our pop-up clinics around town (Drop-In, no registration needed!):
• April 29 – Frank Ogawa Plaza
• May 6 – Ira Jinkins Park
• May 13 – San Antonio Park

Then lace up for the big finish:
🏆 Tournament – May 20 (Registration Required)
Bring your A-game and show off your skills in a friendly, high-energy tournament you won’t want to miss!

No matter your skill level, this is your shot to jump in, play hard, and goal for it. See you on the field! ⚽️

Looking for a safe, structured, and enriching place for your child after school? TAP has you covered 💚

OPRYD’s Town Afterschool Program (TAP) is more than just a place to go—it’s where youth build friendships, get homework support, stay active, and explore new interests every single day. From hands-on STEM and creative arts to sports and outdoor play in Oakland parks, your child will be learning and growing in a fun, supportive environment.

✔️ Safe pickup through our Walking School Bus
✔️ Daily homework help + healthy snacks
✔️ Enrichment activities, sports, and year-round programs
✔️ Caring, trained staff who truly invest in your child

🗓 Registration opens Monday at 12PM
💻 Secure your spot: cityofoakland.perfectmind.com

Join the TAP community and set your child up for a successful, active school year 🙌

Girls Sports is excited to partner with Play Like a Girl+ for an engaging, high-energy day of sports, connection, and empowerment. This event is designed to inspire girls to stay active while building confidence and community.

Join us on May 3rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Witter Field (Piedmont High School) for a day full of sports, activities, community, and FUN!

✨ FREE event open to girls ages 5–14

🚐 Transportation Available
Due to limited parking, families are encouraged to park at the Lake Merritt Boathouse for a 9:30 AM pickup and ride with us to Piedmont.

For more information, contact: Cathy Casino @oaklandca.gov

Celebrate Earth Day at FM Smith Park this Saturday with a day full of sustainability, community, and environmental action! 🌎 Leave a lasting impact in your community, help revamp our planter boxes, garden with us, and more on Saturday, April 18th. 🌱 There will be music, free books, a bouncy house, and free compost!

Learn more and register using the QR Code.

Jr Giants is BACK - and it’s FREE! Don’t miss your chance to get in the game. Spots are filling up FAST, so be sure to sign up today!