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Open Meetings

​Oakland is one of several California cities to adopt a Sunshine ordinance. These ordinances attempt to provide the public with greater opportunities to access public meetings and information. They also create special obligations on City employees to ensure these opportunities are fulfilled.

OPRYD Amenities

We operate a host of city amenities and services to meet your need

OWDB 2021-24 Local Plan

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Workforce Boards to develop strategic plans and set priorities for the regional workforce development system.

Paratransit Services

Accessible, free transportation services for seniors and physically disabled residents in Oakland. Find out more below!

Park and Landscape Maintenance

We are responsible for the maintenance of parks, medians, waterfront trails and open space properties in Oakland. Visit Oakland Parks, Recreation, & Youth Development for information on classes, reserving facilities and other services.

Park Oakland

The City's Demand Responsive Parking and Mobility Management Initiative

Parking

For all your questions on parking in the City of Oakland.

Parking Meters

Posted signs and curb colors are there to let you know when and where it is OK to park. Meter hours in most of the City of Oakland are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Around Lake Merritt, meter hours are Monday through Saturday, 8AM to 8PM and Sundays Noon to 8PM.

Parking Permits

Everything you need to know about Parking Permits in Oakland

Parking Tickets

Everything you need to know about parking citations in Oakland

Parking, Citations, Payments, Permits, Etc.: Frequently Asked Questions About

The Parking & Mobility Assistance Center, formerly known as the Parking Citation Assistance Center, is now part of the Oakland Department of Transportation and is building its capacity to become a one-stop shop for all things parking and mobility. The frequently asked questions below are organized by TOPIC areas.

Parks

Come explore the wonders of Oakland's urban wildlands!

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