The City requires a variety of permits for special activities, events and filming in Oakland to help ensure the safety of event participants and minimize the impact on our neighborhoods.Click on the permit type below to find details on how to obtain the permit.
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The City of Oakland is taking precautions and stepping up efforts to prevent and slow the spread of the virus, and we are planning for potential impacts to our workplace and community. Renting KTOP Studios is closed until further noticed. --- KTOP Studios is a full-service production facility offering a complete range of production and post-production services. Book today!
Public meetings have moved to a 24 hour notice. For up to date info on live and replayed City of Oakland meetings, please visit our interactive Program Schedule at: https://bit.ly/3agK7y1
Welcome to the City of Oakland’s Municipal Election page. This is your resource for accessing information on City of Oakland voting, candidates, ballot measures as well as other election-related services for the City of Oakland. **Please note -Oakland Unified School District Ballot Measures are filed directly with the Alameda County Registrar of Voters; visit the Registrar's website at https://www.acgov.org/rov_app/measures for information on OUSD Ballot Measures.
We operate 66 sports fields ranging from football to soccer with turf or real grass.
The City offers safe, fun and affordable swimming programs for residents.
The youth recreational swim team program (6-18 years) serves as an introduction to competitive swimming. The program emphasizes sportsmanship and the joy of the sport while maintaining an environment of cooperation, discipline, community and team spirit.
Boating programs are offered at Lake Merritt and the Oakland Estuary. Youth and community programs provide an entry point to gain skills to explore the wonders of Bay Area boating. You can host special events at Lake Merritt Sailboat House which is located about Lake Merritt Boating Center.
The Lake Merritt Boating Center will be offering Adult Sailing programs beginning September 2024.
Registration for Summer Boating Programs opened February 20th for Oakland Residents. Registration for Non-Oakland residents open March 5th. Happy Boating!!!
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