Join us this SUMMER for an awesome day filled with live music and vibrant market vibes! Whether you're here to groove to the beats or explore unique finds at AKOMA Market, it's the perfect way to spend your afternoon. Bring…

We are once again very proud to be a part of the Free Meals For Kids & Teens programs done through the City of Oakland. Monday through Friday for the entire Summer we will be giving out free lunches to…

Are you looking for a job with Oakland Parks Recreation and Youth Development (OPRYD)? Well OPRYD has plenty of part-time employment opportunities waiting for you:

• Recreation Aide (Entry Level)
• Recreation Leader I or II
• Recreation Specialist I or II
• Recreation…

We have been getting a lot of requests for Food Distribution  Locations. So with a little help from Roots Community Health below is a list of locations in East Oakland.

East Oakland Collective
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am–1:30pm 
7800 MacArthur Blvd,…

For as long as I can remember, Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center has always been a “No Dogs” in the park situation. However, when I became the Center Director, I found that enforcing that rule came with its own set of…

Arroyo Viejo Movie Night was a huge success. What an amazing family night with hot dogs, popcorn, slushies, and much more.

We opted to do the event in our courtyard instead of in the park. It turned out to be…

The Easter Carnival given by Interim Mayor Jenkins at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center & Park was a huge success Saturday, April 19th. If you were in attendance, we hope you had an amazing time. If not, oh well!! You…

February 4, 2025

Whether you are trying to get your Food Handlers Certificate, or just want to learn the proper way to prep, cook, and take care of food, this is the workshop for you. This is a workshop that…

February 3, 2025

Summer is approaching and we're getting closer to 2025 Town Camp.  At Town Camp, youth ages 5-12 will engage in a variety of fun and intriguing adventures and activities including sports, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and…

November 21, 2024

One of the programs that take place here at Arroyo Viejo is run by the Kingmakers of Oakland. Their amazing program helps young black boys and men to reach their full potential via mentorships, education, and…

November 18, 2024

Our Fall Camp will feature three days of fun activities, including S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), Nature Exploration, Games and Much More!

November 25 - 27, 2024
Monday - Wednesday
8:30am to 5:30pm

(Ages 5…

November 7, 2024

Come join Councilmember Kevin Jenkins at the Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center for a festive Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway! This event is exclusively for District 6 Residents. Get ready to receive a delicious turkey along with the stuffings and…

September 12, 2024

Before you think or say the opposite, your vote DOES count. If you haven't done so, please register to vote and VOTE!! This is a privilege that you shouldn't take for granted.

July 30, 2024

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development’s Town Afterschool Program provides structured games and activities, homework assistance, and STEAM Activities. OPRYD’s Town Afterschool Program is a place where every child has the opportunity to learn and explore in…

January 21, 2024

We are proud to announce the installation of a Little Town Library in front of our center. This is part of an initiative launched by Eat. Learn. Play. (Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Non-Profit Organization) to ensure that…

Saturday, January 12

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center's (AVRC) new website. We are so excited about this new way to communicate with our amazing Arroyo Viejo community and beyond. During the two and a half years that…