Brookdale Recreation Center
Located in District 5 of Oakland, Brookdale Recreation Center offers fun and creative recreational activities for youth and teens. Picnic tables are provided high on the hill above the sounds of the vibrant neighborhood below. Picnic sites are available for use on a first come basis. Play equipment such as balls, jump ropes, bats, and more available at the Rec Center Lending Cart. The Rec Center also has a mobile library available to all. Stop by and visit with our friendly staff.
We are asking community members to complete a survey as to what type of improvements you would like to see at the location. Please contact Brookdale Center Director Rebecca Bresso at 510-535-5632 or rbresso@oaklandca.gov.
Schedule of Outreach Events
Brookdale Recreation Center Events
Updated Schedule
Past Events
Santa at Brookdale
Pancakes will be served on Saturday January 25 2025
About
This lush green neighborhood park and recreation center offers well-maintained community facilities which include:
- Softball field & bleachers
- Full-size basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Tot lot playground for younger children
- Accessible outdoor restrooms
- Small community garden
Brookdale's after-school program is designed for children ages 5-12 providing a safe place to play air hockey, ping pong, sports and receive homework help.
Activities (Free to Oakland Residents)
- During the summer season (June 3rd to July 26th) Brookdale hosts the SFSP Free Summer Lunch program for children 18 and under Monday through Friday 12 noon to 1 pm.
- Summer Recreation Activities are offered from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
If you want to reserve the field, please click on the link below and complete the application.
Athletic Field Reservation Application(PDF, 36KB)
For Field Reservations please contact Rahsaan Young at ryoung@oaklandca.gov or 510-238-3093 at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 330.
The Brookdale Recreation Center and Site Improvements Outreach Schedule
Community Design Workshop
- October 5, 2024 - 11:00am - 1:00pm- To work with a smaller team to review public comments and to define program
- November 16, 2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm -To work with a smaller team to review schematic layout options and design direction. Review sustainable design strategies
- February 8, 2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm. To work with a smaller team to brainstorm design development progress.
Community Engagement Meeting
- September 14, 2024 - 11:00am - 1:00pm. 2nd project kick off and visioning.
- October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Shared program definition and discuss next step. Zoom link - https://dialog.zoom.us/j/99395850141?pwd=ihK1gyexzVhevQlYTsGZqEpEnKD9ib.1
- January 2025 Pending date and time. To share and to get feedback for schematic design and direction.
- July 12, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm. Share design development progress and gather input.
Location
2535 High Street, Oakland, CA 94601 View Map
37.781974,-122.2052664
2535 High Street ,
Oakland, CA 94601
2535 High Street ,
Oakland, CA 94601
Brookdale Recreation Center