Recreation & Parks

UPDATED DECEMBER 9, 2020:

The State of California has now reversed its decision and is allowing playgrounds to reopen.  Basketball hoops are also reopening but please keep in mind that only same household are allowed to play basketball together.

Masks are required.  We encourage everyone to go at different days and times and spread out and visit the playgrounds at our other parks in Alameda.  This will help reduce the number of people at the playgrounds and avoid crowding.

Please use playgrounds with caution – Alameda County Health stated that playgrounds pose a risk of spreading COVID-19 because they have high-touch surfaces and involve gathering and mixing of households. Adults are responsible to supervise children and make sure masks and distancing are used at all times for everyone over 2 years old and to bring your sanitizer.  Please note that City playgrounds are not being monitored for visitor compliance with State COVID-19 recommendations.

• PLAYGROUND SAFETY INFORMATION(PDF, 19MB) - Please follow these simple steps to help keep our outdoor playgrounds safe, open and fun

Click here for the latest COVID news

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

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

• Click here for list of our Parks and Facilities
• Click here(PDF, 682KB) 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

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

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 Fields & Sports Facilities
• Click here(PDF, 97KB) for Pickleball Rental Policy & Rental Form
  

• Click here for Alameda Friends of the Parks
  • Donate to the Parks or Scholarship Fund!  Click here if you wish to make a credit card donation or send your check/money order to ARPD, Attention:  Friends of the Parks, 2226 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501.  Please make your checks payable to Alameda Friends of the Parks.  We thank you for your support!
• Click here for Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Fund
  • Help Build A Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Jean Sweeney Park!  The Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Fund will manage the necessary funding through a Go-Fund-Me page (https://gofund.me/e508a4bf).  All donations are tax-deductable.
  • To learn more about this project and to follow the Monarch Butterfly Habitat progress:  http://sweeneyopenspacepark.org/docs/monarch_garden.html
• Join the movement and help support ARPD's first ever Gaga Pit at the Portola Triangle in Alameda!  Click here for our Gaga Pit GoFundMe page - We thank you for your support!

• Click here for Public Access Pathways
• Click here for an update on the Grand Street Boat Ramp Launch
• Click here for City Aquatic Center
• Click here for Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Urban Ag
• Click here to follow the Monarch Butterfly Habitat program at Jean Sweeney Park

EBRPD projects in Alameda

• Click here for Northwest Territories Regional Shoreline Park at Alameda Point
• Click here for McKay Master Plan and Crown Beach Extension

• Join the movement and help support ARPD's first ever Gaga Pit at the Portola Triangle in Alameda!  Click here for our Gaga Pit GoFundMe page - We thank you for your support!

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

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

Eric Vlnar
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Phone:  510-747-7587
Email:  evlnar@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

Stacy Thomas
Recreation Supervisor I
Phone:  510-747-7586
Email:  sthomas@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs:  Aquatics, Sports, Field & Alameda Point Gym Rentals

Juan Aguilar
Recreation Assistant
Phone:  510-747-7575
Email:  jaguilar@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs:  Youth, Teen & Senior Assistant

Katherine Sirota
Office Assistant
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