Recreation & Parks

Sweeping aerial photo of Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, playground, picnic area, and the Bay on a beautiful day!
Expressive dancers in pink dresses at the Asian and Pacific Islander Culture Festival presented by ARPD and Rhythmix In The Parks, photo by Alvaro Batista.
Little kid have a great time on the playground at the park on a sunny day!

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ARPD is proud to be the third oldest park system in the State of California with over 30 parks and facilities serving more than 15,000 people annually. We strive to be resourceful, responsive and collaborative as an integral part of our city.

Registration for Fall 2026 Is Open

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Aquatics  Toddlers & Tots  Elementary (K-5)

Teens (13-17)  Adults (18-49)  Seniors (50+)

 


Staff Directory

Customer Service
Phone: 510-747-7529 ext. 1
Email:arpd@alamedaca.gov

Justin Long
Director
Email:arpd@alamedaca.gov

Matt Nowlen
Assistant Director
Phone: 510-227-9608
Email:mnowlen@alamedaca.gov

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

Oscar Ledesma
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Phone: 510-747-7587
Email:oledesma@alamedaca.gov

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

Morace McKay
Recreation Manager, Mastick Senior Center
Phone: 510-747-7510
Email:mmckay@alamedaca.gov

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

Stacy Thomas
Recreation Supervisor I
Phone: 510-747-7586
Email:sthomas@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs: Aquatics

Joey Carroll
Recreation Supervisor I
Phone: 510-747-7555
Email:jcarroll@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs: Sports, Fields, Courts and Alameda Point Gym Rentals

Ashley Cendejas
Recreation Assistant
Phone: 510-747-7575
Email:acendejas@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs: Teen Program

Rich Castrillon
Recreation Assistant, Mastick Senior Center
Phone: 510-747-7511
Email:rcastrillon@alamedaca.gov

Daria Nyberg
Recreation Assistant
Phone: 510-747-7552
Email:dnyberg@alamedaca.gov
Key Programs: Community Recreation, Specialty Classes

 

 

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