Oakland Parks Need You!

Become a Park Steward
A Park Steward is a neighbor, a park user or business that watches out for the quality and condition of a local park, recreation center, ball field, pool or median strip and assists in making improvements. Park stewards are a precious asset to Oakland and they are recognized and honored at the semi-annual Volunteer Recognition Evening hosted by the city and Oakland Parks Coalition.

Park Stewards Make the Difference

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Click here for a list of parks needing stewards.

 
The OPC Stewards' Tool Kit provides you with suggestions on how to get started building neighborhood support for a park group and how to sustain it. 

STEWARD'S TOOL KIT
Resource List

click here to download file

 
Park User Questionnaire
 

click here to download file

 
Park Survey

click here to download file

 
Workday Check List

click here to download file

 
Tips for Sustaining Support

click here to download file

 



Click here to pledge now!

Take the OPC Stewardship Pledge and receive support for your work in an Oakland Park.
 
 

Basic Stewardship Role:

    Fill out park evaluation in the fall of each year on Love Your Parks Day.

    Monitor and report any park problems as needed.

    Follow-up to be sure problem is resolved.

Many stewards also choose to:

    Build community participation to assist in caring for the park.

    Establish collaborative relationships with city maintenance staff.

    Assist staff in determining capital improvement priorities for their park.

Volunteers at William Wood Park
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Please contact us to become a park steward or pledge now!