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Boat Launching Ramps
The City of Alameda maintains two free public boat launching ramps:

  • Encinal Boat Ramp: located off Central Avenue behind Encinal High School, includes a launching ramp, restrooms, and automobile and trailer parking.
  • Grand Street Boat Ramp: located at the north end of Grand Street, includes a launching ramp, restrooms, fishing pier, fish cleaning facilities, and automobile and trailer parking.
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Meyers House and Garden Museum
Meyers House is under the supervision of the Alameda Historical Museum.  Guided tours are available. Please call (510) 521-1247 for further information.

Meyers Garden is available for rental through the Alameda Recreation and Park Department.  Please contact Dennis McDaniels, Recreation Services Specialist, at (510) 747-7586 or e-mail Dennis at dmcdaniels@ci.alameda.ca.us  for more information.

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Alameda Theatre
The Alameda Recreation and Park Department is now allowing the community use of the privately operated historic Alameda Theatre, located at 2317 Central Avenue. City of Alameda sponsored, Alameda Unified School District/College of Alameda and other local goverment agencies and non-profit groups (Alameda based and/or majority membership Alameda residents) may use the Alameda Theatre 12 calendar days a year for events that appeal to the community, educational and cultural interests of Alameda's general public and maximize the community's exposure to this exceptional restored historical asset.

If groups are interested, please see below for Community Use Policy and Fee Schedule for further details. Permit applications will be accepted twice a year by April 1st and October 1st for an event no less than sixty (60) working days and no more than one (1) year from the April 1st and October 1st dates, not to exceed 12 community use days within a calendar year.

All requests must be made in person in the Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, during regular business hours.


Alameda Theatre Community Use Policy
Alameda Theatre Fee Schedule

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Bill Osborne Model Airplane Field
The Alameda Recreation and Parks maintains a field for flying model airplanes. Fees are not required, but proof of personal liability insurance is required. Free flying lessons are held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays by appointment only, weather permitting. Equipment provided by Aer-o-nuts. For additional information, visit their website at www.aeromaniacs.com
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Mastick Senior Center
The Alameda Recreation and Park Department manages the Mastick Senior Center. They have activities and programs for seniors (ages 50 and up) that include classes, day trips, dances and cruises. They also feature services such as paratransit/senior transportation services, tax return help and HICAP representation. For further information please check out Mastick's website at   www.mastickcenter.com
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Chuck Corica Golf Complex
The Alameda Recreation and Park Department manages the beautiful Chuck Corica Golf Complex. The complex features two 18 hole courses; Jack Clark (south) and Earl Fry (north). It also features the Mif Albright Par 3 course for beginners or those busy people looking to get a few holes in. For beginners new to the game, the Norma Arnerich Teaching Academy is available for lessons for all ages. The Junior Golf Association features free lessons for kids as well as junior competitions. Check out the latest equipment on the market at the Pro Shop. Whether you're a golfer or not, enjoy a fabulous meal at "Jim's on the Course". For further information please go to  Chuck Corica Golf Complex's website
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