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The James Kenney Community Center features space that can be reserved and rented by community members.
Amenities include:
- Basketball court and gym (can seat 500 people)
- Arts and crafts room suitable for 40 people
- Community room for gatherings of up to 50 people
- Kitchen with a commercial stove
- Outdoor picnic and recreational space
- Elevator
James Kenney Park has two tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, a softball field, and picnic areas.
Drop-in programs
Programs marked with an asterisk* have been relocated from the MLK Jr./YAP Community Center during seismic retrofit and renovations.
Adult & Youth Boxing Program *
- Ages 9+
- Ongoing
- Fee: $15 for Youth & $35 for Adults
- Mon, Weds, Fri from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Women's Basketball *
- Ages 18+
- Ongoing
- Fee: $7.00
- Monday from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Teen Night Middle School - High School *
- Middle School and High School Age
- Ongoing (will begin Fall 2025)
- Free
- Thursday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Achievers After-School Program *
- Middle School age
- Ongoing (will begin Fall 2025)
- Free
- Mon - Fri from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Together Wee Play
A fun exciting place for children and caregivers to play! All children must be supervised by an adult.
- Ages 1-4 (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Ongoing (January - May)
- Fee: Free
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Family Open Gym
Gym will be open for all families to have fun playing together using our gym equipment.
- All Ages
- Ongoing
- Fee: Free
- Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult Drop-In Weight Room
The James Kenney Weight Room is open to adults 18 and over. Basic cardio and free weight equipment is available. All equipment and machinery are first come first served. Participants must sign waiver upon each entry.
- Ages 18+
- Ongoing
- Fee: Free
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 6:00pm-9:00pm
Adult Volleyball
Practice your volleyball skills and play in a friendly environment for all skill levels. Equipment will be provided. Register for Adult Volleyball.
- Ages 18+
- Ongoing
- Fee: $5.00
- Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult Basketball
Practice your basketball skills and play in a friendly environment for all skill levels. Equipment will be provided.
- Ages 18+
- Ongoing
- Fee: Free
- Wednesdays from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Table Tennis
Berkeley Table Tennis Club (BTTC) is for people who love table tennis. BTTC plays a round robin tournament every Friday evening and has a training program and open play every Saturday.
- All Ages
- Ongoing
- Fee: $5.00 youth / $8.00 adults
- Fridays from 6:15 - 10:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rental Information
For rental information, please contact Recreation Coordinator Loren Rasmussen at lrasmussen@berkeleyca.gov.