Parks Topic Listing

Index of Local Parks  - An interactive map highlighting some of Berkeley's (Major) parks. [more...]

Map of City Parks - Map of park locations throughout the city. [more...]

Park Maintenance - [more...]

Sports Field Conditions - City fields are open for the season.  For daily field condition updates, call 510 981-5161. [more...]

Make a Donation!   - Make a donation to help your favorite City park or to honor someone special!  There are five parks funds to choose from.  The funds go towards the direct cost of buying and installing everything we need to keep our parks in great shape.  This includes playground equipment, trees and landscaping, picnic tables, games and sports equipment for youth, educational supplies at the Nature Center, transportation for youth programs, and waste receptacles to help keep parks clean.  Memorial benches are another way to honor someone special.  All donations of $50 or more are tax-deductible.  For more information, contact Wanda Williams at the Parks Administration Office at (510) 981-6700, or by email at wwilliams@cityofberkeley.info, or at the City’s parks website:  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/PRW/ [more...]

                                                                Welcome to Parks - The City of Berkeley has 52 parks, which provide traditional activities such as athletic fields, swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, as well as numerous tot and school age play areas, community gardens, rock climbing and a variety of water sports at the Berkeley Marina.   For detailed information regarding our on-going/ future projects and recreational opportunities,  please check the following links:  [more...]

Park Policies -   [more...]

Parks Division - The Parks Division is home to the Landscape Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Urban Forestry Units.The Landscape Maintenance Unit maintains all of Berkeley's parks, street medians, and triangles. The Facilities Maintenance Unit maintains and repairs recreation buildings, pools, sports fields, ball courts, children’s play areas, and water fountains, benches, and other park features.The Urban Forestry Unit responds to tree-related emergencies 24/7 and performs tree maintenance year round. Tree maintenance consists of pruning, removing, and planting trees; and other tree-related duties.    [more...]