Special Events

Special Events: Celebrating Community, Connection, and Culture

RHA regularly organizes special events both online and in person. These events often feature guest speakers relevant to our local community, including public figures, representatives from city services and utilities, and educational activities designed to benefit community members.

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Community Conversation: The Redwood Heights Park Skate Ramp | March 24

The Redwood Heights Association is excited to share an update about the skate ramp project at Redwood Heights Park. We invite you to join a community Zoom meeting to learn more about the planned ramp and hear about the next steps in the project.

The idea for a neighborhood skate ramp traces back to a 2017 community design workshop where neighbors gathered to explore a simple question: What is a Park? During that conversation, residents shared many ideas for how Redwood Heights Park could grow and serve the community in the years ahead.

Those ideas later came together into a “Dream Project” concept unveiled at the 2019 Love Your Park event. In 2024, the first part of that vision became a reality with the addition of the park pavilion. We are now excited to take the next step.

The Association has received a conditional use permit from the City of Oakland to install a neighborhood-scale skate ramp at Redwood Heights Park. The ramp will be a wooden structure that is constructed off-site and installed at the park. This project also represents an exciting milestone for the Association as our first major construction project.

As we move into the final design phase, we want to bring neighbors together to learn more about the project and share updates on what comes next. Community feedback will help inform final design details and practical considerations such as sound mitigation, signage, and expectations for ramp use.

During the meeting, we will:

• Share the history and vision behind the project
• Present the ramp design and location within the park
• Explain how the ramp will be constructed and installed
• Discuss the anticipated timeline
• Answer questions from the community

We hope you will join us for this conversation about the future of our local park.

Community Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Redwood Heights Association is an all-volunteer organization committed to bringing neighbors together and improving our shared spaces. Projects like this are possible because of community support and participation, and we appreciate everyone who helps make our community such a special place.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Family Maker Day | June 13

Where Creativity Brings Us Together!

Does your child love to build and create? Join us for an unforgettable experience where kids ages 5-10 will test their skills, solve problems, and think creatively through hands-on projects! From building sturdy bridges to designing imaginative headgear, your little ones will explore the principles of design in fun, interactive ways. Led by Rochelle Jacobs, a beloved former Oakland teacher, Maker Educator, and Redwood Heights resident, whose mission is to give students hands-on opportunities to create. This special event is designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Don’t miss out on this amazing adventure!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Redwood Heights Recreation Center, 3883 Aliso Ave, Oakland

Registration is not required, but it will really help us with planning!

Volunteers Needed

To make this event successful, we will need many volunteers to help the children at each station. Volunteers will guide kids at each station—no experience necessary. Please consider volunteering!

FAQs

Is this event free?
Yes! The Family Maker Event is free and open to all.

Do I need to register?
We’d love for you to join us at the Family Maker Event! While registration is not mandatory, signing up in advance will help us plan more effectively. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so others may join in.

Is it okay if I drop off my child?
No. A parent or guardian must stay with their child for the entire event.

Will there be snacks?
Yes! We’ll provide water, juice, and a small snack for participants.

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Other Upcoming Events

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