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Recreation

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1. How do I register for recreation program activities?

Please call the Recreation Department office at 510-620-6793 for information. You may also stop by the Recreation main office at 3230 Macdonald Avenue.

2. How can I get information on swimming lessons?

Please View the Activites Guide for current information or call the Recreation Department at (510) 620-6788.

3. How can I get information on the Richmond Auditorium (Richmond Memorial Convention Center)?

The Auditorium is a multi functional facility is available for rent and has rooms of varying size to fir your needs. Capacity for a meeting of 20 or a concert of over 3,000. Please call for more information or to arrange a tour. (510) 620-6793.

4. Does the City of Richmond have facilities available to rent for special occasions?

The City of Richmond has several facilities available to rent for meetings, receptions, parties, etc. Please contact the Recreation Department office at 510-620-6793 for rental information.

5. What are the dates available for a rental and how much does it cost?

A facility rental application has to be completed before availability or pricing can be determined since all types of rentals cannot be accommodated at any given site. Rental rates will be based on type of event, number of hours of rental, number of people at the function, etc. All rentals are charged a refundable deposit, fees for the rental of the facility, plus additional costs such as staffing, janitorial supplies, tables, chairs, etc. Please note that a certificate of insurance is required for all rentals.

For more rental information, please call (510) 620-6793

6. Where are the parks located in the City of Richmond?

View a list of parks under Parks and Public Facilities. Richmond Parks

7. Who do I call to report about problems at the parks?

If you are calling to report about weeds, faulty sprinklers, etc,. please call the Parks and Landscaping Division at 510-231-3004. If you have concerns about activities happening at a park, please contact the Recreation Department at 510-620-6793. For any serious or illegal activities, please contact the Richmond Police Department at 510-620-6642.

8. Who do I contact for issues concerning city trees?

Please contact the Parks and Landscaping Division at 510-231-3004.