From birthdays to weddings, block parties to sports teams—reserve Berkeley parks, courts, and facilities for your next event. Throw a birthday party at James Kenney Park’s pickleball courts. Host a neighborhood potluck with a bounce house at San Pablo Park. Say your vows in the Rose Garden.By working with City staff, you can book various City facilities or temporarily use a variety of public spaces for your events – both big and small.Reserve courts, picnic areas, or sports fields. Close down streets for a party. Rent a community center – or even our camps in the Sierras. Use a City venue for your family reunion, wedding, meeting, or youth sports camp.

When you hear the outdoor warning system, check the City's online emergency map and AC Alert for more information. If you hear the City of Berkeley’s outdoor warning system—a wailing siren tone followed by a voice message—check the City’s emergency map and alerting systems to find out if you need to evacuate or shelter in place.Once you hear the siren and voice message, take emergency protective action, which would be detailed in our text, email, and online emergency notifications.

DECEMBER 6th-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st 11AM-6PM

Developers are using a powerful state housing law to get around Berkeley's labor standards. Construction unions want to block their projects.

Join Sammi for a fun, family friendly way to develop closer connections with nature while sketching and water coloring the wildlife at the Berkeley Waterfront! Learn various nature journaling techniques and practices while observing local wildlife.$10 per class. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Contact the Shorebird Park Nature Center at 510-981-6720 or email Sammi at [email protected] for more information.