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 football/soccer field, play areas for toddlers, patio area, social hall, craft and game room, basketball courts, and newly renovated baseball and softball fields. We have bilingual staff members to help our Spanish-speaking community members. We are also an ADA Inclusion Center.

Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center (AVRC) is 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. To visit our center please call (510) 615-5755, or email us at arroyoviejo7701@gmail.com for rates and availability.

ADA Notice: The City of Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) 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 and disability accommodations to the OPYRD Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Bianca Posada at (510) 597-5064 or bposada@oaklandca.gov. VRS callers please dial (510) 615-5883.