Oakland Parks and Recreation Community Gardens Program

Oakland Parks and Recreation is gardening with a purpose, with 16 locations that bring people of all ages and diverse backgrounds together to grow organic vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Additionally, OPR now offers six garden locations run in partnership with schools and nonprofits. These beautiful gardens engage children and community members to help grow food for themselves and their families, at no cost to participate. OPR features 23 sites with youth gardening facilities, including at most of our recreation centers.

Our Nonprofit Organization Partners

Acta Non Verba at Tassafaronga Park Urban Farm

City Slicker Farms at Fitzgerald Park Urban Farm

Oakland Based Urban Gardens (OBUGS) at Marston Campbell Park Youth Garden

People UnitEd for a Better Life In Oakland (PUEBLO) at King Estates Community Garden

Phat Beets Produce at Dover Street Park Community Garden

Stonehurst Edible Schoolyard at Esperanza Elementary School and Korematsu Discovery Academy