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Summer Playground Programs

At Berkeley’s Summer Playground Programs, children ages 5-12 can enjoy supervised time outdoors at one of Berkeley’s parks.

Sign your child up for a Summer Playground Program to give them some summertime playground fun. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy a variety of activities such as games, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and making new friends, all while being supervised by trained City of Berkeley staff.

Locations

  • Strawberry Creek Park, 1260 Allston Way
    June 5 - August 4, 2023, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Washington Elementary School Playground, 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
    June 5 - July 28, 2023, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Grove Park, 1730 Oregon Street
    June 5 - July 28, 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Learn more and register

Low-income families have priority registration

Low-income families have priority to register through May 1, 2023.

To apply for priority registration:

  1. Complete the Playground Program Application Form
    1. Complete one form for every two children 
    2. Application Form includes low-income affidavit 
  2. Provide Proof of Residency (Utility Bill or Diver’s License/Government ID) 
  3. Submit application form and documents to Ginsi Bryant to gbryant@cityofberkeley.info or dropped off in-person at MLK Youth Services Center, 1730 Oregon Street.

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  • Playground Program Registration Form (293.79 KB)
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