There’s something for everyone at

Lincoln Square Park

A joyful haven for the community

Lincoln Square Park is a public park managed by the City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation and Youth Development department. It is located next to the award-winning Lincoln Elementary School. In addition to the Recreation Center, the park includes the Wa Sung Community Play Area with the iconic Junk Boat, a tot-lot, three basketball courts (renovated by Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors), a large artificial turf field, two backboards, 4-square courts and an outdoor gym.

Courtesy of the Oakland History Room

 

A true community park

With a rich heritage centered in Chinatown and an open door ethos, this family-friendly park is uniquely positioned to serve the multi-generational, multi-cultural residents, students, and visitors to Oakland. The dedicated park staff have developed a network of program partners, making it one of the busiest parks in Oakland. The most distinguishing feature is the iconic junk boat play structure first constructed in 1969.

An Active Community

How do you stay active? Neighborhood students rely on the park for recess, physical education and after school programs, seniors come to stay healthy, and nearby workers from downtown drop in for a game of pick-up basketball. Whether you're old or young, athletic or artistic, you can have fun, stay fit and try something new at Lincoln Square Park. Ongoing activities include:

  • Volleyball

  • Table Tennis

  • Tai Chi

  • Basketball

  • Chinese Brush Painting

  • Youth Volleyball

  • Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts

  • Ballroom Dancing

  • Line Dancing

  • ​Chinese Choir

  • Chinese Opera and Orchestra

  • Lion Dance

  • Chinese Folk Dance

  • Calligraphy

  • Qi Gong

  • Tai Chi Swords

  • Soccer

  • After-school Programs

  • Summer Camp

 

A place to participate

Lincoln Square Park thrives as a public gathering space for Oakland Chinatown and beyond. Check out some of the past and recurring community events.

 
 

Lincoln Summer Nights

Junk Boat Rededication

AYPAL May Arts 2017

Basketball Court Unveiling

Visit Lincoln Square Park

261 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607

Managed by City of Oakland Parks, Recreation, & Youth Development