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PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $20 WITHDRAWAL FEE FOR ARPD PROGRAMS AND CLASSES (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

Emma Hood Swim Center is CLOSING on Friday, May 31, 2024!

Come say goodbye to the pool that served the community for over 65 years! Be among the last to swim at the Emma Hood Swim Center or just take a look around. The Swim Center will be open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with the pump being turned off forever at approximately 2:45 pm on May 31st.

Make a $20 donation to the Alameda Friends of the Parks for this great opportunity to bid farewell to the Emma Hood Swim Center

Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD)

ARPD is proud to be the third oldest park system in the State of California with over 30 parks and facilities serving more than 15,000 people annually.

ARPD is organized into three divisions:

Recreation Services - providing activities for toddlers, children, teens, families and adults
Mastick Senior Center - offering services to adults 50 and better
Park Maintenance - tending to and keeping our parks clean and safe.

We strive to be resourceful, responsive and collaborative as an integral part of our island city.

JUSTIN LONG, DIRECTOR

Looking For A Job?

Join Our Team! Part-Time Recreation Positions Available
Click here for Job Descriptions and to Apply Online

Commissions

Recreation and Park Commission

Golf Commission

COVID-19 UPDATES

As of June 25, 2022, the Alameda County Health Department lifted the indoor mask mandate due to declining COVID cases. As of Monday, June 27, 2022, masks are now strongly recommended in all City facilities. This includes all of our programs for youth, seniors and adults.

Thank you for continuing to do your part to help keep our community safe.

Contact Us

Phone

510-747-7529

Fax

510-523-4071

Email

arpd@alamedaca.gov

Location

Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD)

2226 Santa Clara Avenue

Alameda

94501

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday
- 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
Tuesday
- 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
Wednesday
- 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
Thursday
- 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
Friday
- 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
Saturday Closed

Call (510) 775-5459 to report any park or facility issues on weekends and after hours

Surveys/Updates

Alameda Aquatic Center - Community Workshop #1 Survey

The City of Alameda and the Design Team held their 1st Community Workshop meeting on Saturday, May 18, 2024 to present their initial concepts of the Alameda Aquatic Center. Here's your opportunity to vote online for a preferred option and offer any additional thoughts:

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #1 SURVEY

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024 BY 7:00 PM