The Live Oak Community Center is a hub for recreational activities and events for all ages. We provide a variety of programs, including City-run classes at affordable prices and unique specialty classes offered by outside vendors, giving participants plenty of options to choose from.In addition to our programs, we offer space for community members to reserve for private events. Our amenities…
The MLK Jr. Youth Services Center is closed for construction until spring 2027. During this time, the Young Adult Project (YAP) office is operating out of the Frances Albrier Community Center.The City is upgrading the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center to make…
The Frances Albrier Community Center features space that can be reserved and rented by community members. Spaces include:
- Social Hall suitable for large groups or meetings.
- Stage for presentations to an audience of 200 people.
- Arts and Crafts Room suitable for meetings, classes and creative activities for up to 40 people.
- Multi-Purpose Room for parties and…
Located at Harrison Park, the Terrence McCrary, Jr. Memorial Skate Park has a large oval bowl, fun box, and areas for beginners. The Berkeley Skate Park, located at Harrison Park, is an 18,000 square foot park that contains a large oval bowl, fun box, and areas for beginners. Use of the park is free. Helmets are required, and pads are recommended. Bikes and scooters are…
Codornices Park includes natural features and recreational amenities used by families, walkers, and others spending time outdoors. Located in the Berkeley Hills, the park includes grassy fields, wooded trails, a playground, and a concrete slide where visitors often bring cardboard to ride down. The park has open space for picnics and informal recreation, as well as a softball…
San Pablo Park is South Berkeley’s largest community park, where open fields, playgrounds, and sports courts create a lively gathering space for all ages. Families spread out on the lawns, children climb and slide in the playgrounds, and neighbors come together for games or community events.Sports are at the heart of the park. Multiple ball fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts draw both…
Grizzly Peak Park is a small neighborhood park offering a mix of play areas, sports space, and seating for relaxation. Nestled in the Berkeley Hills, the park provides a quiet retreat with scenic surroundings and recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. The play area includes a slide and sandpit, creating a fun space for young children to climb, dig, and explore. The half…
Shorebird Park offers grassy picnic areas, a shoreline beach, and expansive views of the San Francisco Bay, making it a destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and visitors to the Berkeley Marina. The park provides space for relaxation, environmental education, and hands-on exploration. The…
Harrison Park is a multi-use sports facility at 5th and Harrison Streets, featuring athletic fields and a skate park. The Gabe Catalfo Fields provide turf space for soccer and other field sports, used for league games, practices, and informal play.Next to the fields, the…
King School Park offers a mix of open space and recreation amenities in North Berkeley. The toddler and school-age play areas are open to the public during the day. The tennis courts, basketball courts, running track, and turf field are available only when school is not in session.Children can explore two enclosed play areas: one designed for toddlers, open during the day, and another for school-…