About Us
Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center (meaning Old Creek in Spanish) is located in one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the City of Oakland. Our park features a lively creek, picnic areas, a community garden, and much more. We are also located next to East Oakland Pride Elementary School and four blocks from Markham Elementary School. Our center and park are equipped with a field for football/soccer, three kids play areas, courtyard area, meeting rooms, craft and game room, outdoor basketball courts, baseball & softball fields, and a recording studio. We have bilingual staff members to help our Spanish-speaking community members. We are also an ADA Inclusion Center.
Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center (AVRC) has programs for all ages, as well as a host of events that take place throughout the year. AVRC is also an excellent venue for your next special event. Our Social Hall, Meeting Rooms, Industrial Kitchen, Patio, Sprawling park areas, and coming soon, Commercial Kitchen are available for rent. For rates go to our The Center page and scroll to AVRC Rental Opportunities. For availability go to our Events Calendar. You can also arrange visiting our center by calling (510) 615-5755, or emailing us at arroyoviejo7701@gmail.com.
ADA INCLUSION STATEMENT: The City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department is fully committed to compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please make accommodation requests at least 10 days prior to an event. Direct all inquiries concerning program modifications to the OPRYD Recreation Program Director of Inclusive Services, Bianca Posada, at (510) 535-5632 , bposada@oaklandca.gov, or call 711 for California Relay Service.