Recreation & Parks

UPDATED JUNE 19, 2020:

• OPEN RECREATION FACILITIES – Please review and comply the rules here and posted at the sites to help keep our community safe.
• TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES FROM USTA AND USAPB

SKATE PARK

Skate Park Rules

CORICA PARK - The Corica Park South Course, Driving Range, 9-hole Mif, and instruction are open. Please see https://coricapark.com/ for updates and safety procedures.

DOG PARKS AT WASHINGTON PARK AND MAIN STREET

Dog Park rules-

• STAY 6 FEET FROM OTHERS AT ALL TIMES
• WEARING A MASK IS REQUIRED WHILE AT THE DOG PARK
• KEEP IT CLEAN – Bring and use hand sanitizer, especially after touching shared areas such as gates, chairs.  Cough into your elbow.
• BRING YOUR OWN STUFF – Use your own water bottle for you and your furry friend.  Drinking fountains are closed.  Bring your own poop bags.

STAY HOME IF YOU’RE SICK – Please stay home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.  People who are vulnerable or have an underlying medical condition should stay home

All playgrounds, picnic areas, outdoor fitness equipment and basketball courts remain closed, in compliance with Alameda County Health orders.  We ask that you respect these closures and the caution tape closing them off.  Everyone is encouraged to bring your own blanket to picnic, play and frolic on open grass areas at parks.  Please wear your mask at all times, which is required if you are within 30 feet of any other people not in your household or social bubble. 

 Together we can keep Alameda strong and do our part with this pandemic.

Celebrate "Liberty and Justice for all"  Decorate your Home, Yard, Window, Bicycle or Business with themes of all kinds:  Independence, Justice, Freedom, Equality, Inclusivity and Peace

Click here for Shine on Locations

PLEASE NOTE:  DUE TO ALAMEDA COUNTY SHELTER-IN-PLACE, ARPD OFFICES & SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.

 CLICK HERE FOR REVISED ARPD SUMMER 2020 PROGRAMS - Registrations begin on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

ARPD is proud to provide exciting and fun programs for all ages!  Just click on the links below for our current program offerings.

• Click here for information on our Recreation Programs & Sports Activities
  
• Click here to Register Online (available 24 hours / 7 days/week)
  
• Click here(PDF, 155KB) for our Summer 2020 Program Registration Form (fillable)

      (PDF, 4MB)

Browse our 2020 Summer Activity Guide(PDF, 4MB)

• Click here for list of our Parks and Facilities
• Click here(PDF, 2MB) for a Map of ARPD Facilities and Parks
  
• Click here to Request A Memorial Bench/Picnic Table
• Click here to Request A Memorial Bench/Picnic Table for Jean Sweeney Open Space Park

You may reserve certain ARPD facilities for parties, weddings, special events and family functions.  Just click on the links below for more details:

• Click here to reserve Picnic Areas
• Click here to reserve the John Ratto Bocce Courts
• Click here to reserve Recreation Centers
• Click here to reserve the Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club
• Click here to reserve Sports Facilities

• ALAMEDA WALKS (1st & 2nd Saturdays, May to October) - JUNE WALKS CANCELLED
  
• 8TH ANNUAL PLAY FOR THE PARKS (Friday, May 29th) - POSTPONED
  
• 54TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE & SCULPTURE CONTEST (Saturday, June 13th) - CANCELLED
  
• STARLIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK:  Secret Life Of Pets 2 (Friday, June 26th) - CANCELLED
  
• STARLIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK:  Toy Story 4 (Friday, July 31st) - CANCELLED
  
• STARLIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK:  Frozen 2 (Friday, September 11th)
• 41ST ANNUAL ALAMEDA HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE (Saturday & Sunday, November 7th & 8th)
  

Join Our Team!  Part-Time Recreation Positions Available
Click here for Job Descriptions and to Apply Online

Click here for Alameda Friends of the Parks
Click here for Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Fund

• Click here for Public Access Pathways
• Click here for an update on the Grand Street Boat Ramp Launch
• Click here for an update on the Krusi Park Recreation Center
• Click here for City Aquatic Center

Click here for Recreation and Park Commission
Click here for the Golf Commission

Amy Wooldridge
Recreation and Parks Director
Phone:  510-747-7570
Email:  awooldridge@alamedaca.gov

Jackie Krause
Recreation Manager
Phone:  510-747-7510
Email:  jkrause@alamedaca.gov

John McDonald
Park Manager
Phone:  510-747-7530
Email:  jmcdonal@alamedaca.gov

Bill Hudson
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Phone:  510-747-7587
Email:  bhudson@alamedaca.gov

Matt Nowlen
Park Maintenance Foreperson
Phone:  510-227-9608
Email:  mnowlen@alamedaca.gov

Patrick Russi
Recreation Manager
Phone:  510-747-7550
Email:  prussi@alamedaca.gov

Christina Bailey
Recreation Supervisor I
Phone:  510-747-7554
Email:  cbailey@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs:  Pre-K and Youth

Edward Kallas
Recreation Supervisor I
Phone:  510-747-7511
Email:  ekallas@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs:  Senior Programs, Travel, Pickleball

Shawn Smith
Recreation Supervisor I
Phone:  510-747-7555
Email:  sdsmith@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs:  Teens, Classes, Special Needs

Katherine Sirota
Administration
Phone:  510-747-7576
Email:  ksirota@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs:  Picnic and Facility Rentals

General Information
Phone:  510-747-7529 ext. 1
Email:  arpd@alamedaca.gov