Join us to explore City equipment, meet Public Works staff, and learn how Berkeley maintains its streets, parks, and infrastructure.
Celebrate National Public Works Week with a hands-on event at Strawberry Creek Park. Get a closer look at the tools and work that keep the city running.
Attendees can expect:
Hands-on experiences
- Climb into City trucks and heavy equipment
- Try on City staff safety equipment
- Explore rear and side loaders used for waste collection
See how things work
- Watch a storm drain inspection using a CCTV truck camera
- See how a Vactor truck clears debris
- Get up close with fire trucks, tractors, and excavators
Tours and learning
- Tour Strawberry Creek Park’s culvert with City staff
- Talk with staff about their day-to-day work and careers
Activities and entertainment
- Crafts for kids
- DJ music
- Food trucks
This event highlights the projects, people, and services that support Berkeley’s public spaces and infrastructure.
Background summary
This annual event is hosted by the City’s Public Works Department during National Public Works Week (May 17-23), a nationwide effort to recognize the essential services that keep communities safe, clean, and connected.
Contact
For questions or to request an accessibility accommodation, please contact [Thomas Gregory ada@berkeleyca.gov]