Advocacy

OPRF collaborates with civic stewardship groups and dedicated park users to advocate for clean, safe, and accessible parks. 

OPRF supports public engagement efforts, including bond measures, community input, and civic advocacy.

Templates to write to public officials (for the current needs, these will change) 

Example topics, not written yet: 

• Measure Q

• Budget Issues

• Need for Bathrooms - Lake Merritt - Coming 

OPRF Advocacy: Bonds we  watch and positively impact parks 

• Measure DD

• Measure Q

• Soda Tax

• Measure U

• Measure KK

Key Plans That Strengthen Oakland’s Park Ecosystem

We actively support and track local plans and initiatives that protect, improve, and expand access to parks and green spaces.

• Urban Forest Plan

• General Plan

• Oakland 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP)

• West Oakland Plan

• Dept of Trans Plan

• Downtown Plan

• Cultural Plan 

• Vegetation Management Plan

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Parks, Equity, and Community Spaces

From public meetings and city planning processes to grassroots campaigns and advisory coalitions, there are many ways to speak up for the parks you love and help shape a more equitable, connected Oakland.

• PRAC 

• BPAC 

• Landmarks 

• Cultural Affairs

• Creeks & Watershed

• Public Art Commission

• Planning Commission