Youth Sports Advocacy Briefing:
Building Places to Play in Oakland
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Join PCA, Oakland United, and the Oakland Sports Equity Coalition to discuss why a new approach to community play infrastructure matters now.
Plan to explore the citywide infrastructure related to youth sports—focusing on access, safety, public health, and opportunity. Together, we are moving beyond building fields to building conditions where Oakland youth can play, belong, and thrive.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- The Need: An overview of Oakland’s places-to-play gap and local sports equity data.
- The Opportunity: Oakland United will present the redevelopment vision for Oakport Field and discuss potential future sites.
- Local Panel Reaction: A conversation with local stakeholders on what this project will unlock for Oakland youth and the broader community.
- Action & Next Steps: Concrete ways attendees and partner organizations can support the effort through funding, public support, and programming partnerships.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM
Location: East Bay Community Foundation – 200 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612