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Residents say this relaxed family community offers it all: walking distance to great schools, the beach, movie theaters, coffee shops and restaurants. With its tree-lined streets, Victorian charm, and sense of tradition, Alameda has a true community feel plus many desirable aspects of suburban life.
In addition, residents enjoy ample recreational opportunities, abundant parks and playgrounds, water sports, the Bay Area's moderate climate and natural beauty.
For information on topics ranging from education to emergency preparedness, permits to parks, just click the links at left.
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Attention All Boys and Girls Currently in Kindergarten through 5th Grades!
The Alameda Recreation and Park Departrment's 30th Annual "Egg"Stravaganza Coloring Contest starts Tuesday, February 21 to Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
The City of Alameda is seeking qualified individuals or firms to operate and maintain the Chuck Corica Golf Complex. The successful proposer will be responsible for all phases of the operation and maintenance of the facility including, pro shop, tee times, driving range, lessons, tournaments and cart rentals. Please note the food and beverage segments of the operation will not be included.
Proposals are due February 10, 2012 with the final selection by the City Council on March 6, 2012. For any questions or additional information please contact:
Dale Lillard
Director of Recreation, Parks and Golf Operations
2226 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda Ca. 94501
(510) 747-7570
dlillard@ci.alameda.ca.us
To view the RFP document, please click here.
Equipment List & Inventory List
The Alameda Free Library Foundation is excited to present world-renowned singer, Frederica von Stade in the beautifully renovated Alameda Theater main auditorium for a special benefit concert on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
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Please click here for more information about our Draft Park Master Plan
We are pleased to announce that thanks to funding provided by the recently approved East Bay Regional Park District Measure WW, Krusi Park will be undergoing major renovation. Included in the plans are the replacement of the outdated recreation building, upgrades to pathways, lighting and safety concerns will be addressed.
The architects retained by the City have established a website in order to allow the public to view the conceptual drawings and to follow the progress of the project. Please visit www.carducciassociates.com/krusipark/ to view the proposed plans and where you may also complete a questionnaire on what you would like to see included in the proposal. Please click here to view the Krusi Renovation Packet.
Alameda Magazine selected the Bay Farm Island Library as a 2011 Editor's Choice "Best Million Dollar Facelift on the Island." Click here to see the entire list of Alameda's BEST of 2011.
Testing of the Miller/Sweeney (Fruitvale Avenue) Bridge will be happening from February 21 through February 24, 2012.
A public meeting will be held on February 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Gibbons Drive/Northwood Drive/Southwood Drive.
The City is holding an informational community meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of the lagoon wall.
Beginning in mid-November, the next phase of replacing sewer mains, laterals, and manholes will begin on various streets in Alameda.
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-October for the next phase of the Park Street Streetscape project.
The City of Alameda has been awarded $225,000 in funds from the Department of Defense to prepare a detailed economic development strategy for Alameda Point.
Starting on August 15, a new, no cost shuttle service will be available between Alameda's West End and Oakland/BART.
The City of Alameda and the Alameda Firefighters have reached an agreement on a MOU.
Alameda City Council Calls for Independent Review of Crown Beach Incident.
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 6:30 pm
