Oakland, California Recreation & Sports
If it’s the outdoors or sports action that you love, you’ll find it in Oakland! From golf and boating to baseball and football, Oakland has plenty of fun family activities and major league sports to keep you in the game. As the saying goes, you’ll “have a ball” in Oakland, with Oakland A’s MLB baseball, Raiders NFL football, and basketball from the NBA Golden State Warriors.
Sports Arenas
The indoor Oakland-Alameda County Arena features professional basketball by the Oakland Warriors. For baseball and football fans, the main attractions are the Oakland A’s and Raiders, who play nearby at the outdoor McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. You can also check out the action at UC Berkeley, Stanford University and other local schools.Bicycling/Walking/Trails
Walk along the waterfront and observe the native waterfowl and sea life at the estuary. Tilden Park and many other East Bay areas contain well-marked, maintained trails in forest, parkland and native environments. Take the ferry to Angel Island for a fun filled day of hiking.Canoeing/Kayaking/Sailing
California Canoe and Kayak in Jack London Square rents canoes and kayaks for a paddle around the Oakland Estuary or the San Francisco Bay. Classes and trips for canoes, kayaks and sailboards are available at Jack London Aquatic Center. Or, try classes at Lake Merritt Boating Center.College Sports
UC Berkeley and Stanford are both PAC-10 Conference schools, offering sports action for football, basketball, baseball and much more.Boating
Harbor water excursions include water taxi, dinner and midnight cruises. There’s even a romantic gondola ride you can enjoy on Lake Merritt or the Estuary from Jack London Square. There are several annual boat shows in the area, featuring power boats, sailboats and more. If you prefer a more hands-on experience, rent a kayak from California Water Adventures in Jack London Square or a paddleboat on Lake Merritt.Fishing
Located just steps from the Executive Inn & Suites is the San Antonio Fishing Pier. Convenient sinks and benches make easy cleaning of your fresh catch!Golf
Ten minutes away is Alameda’s Chuck Corica Golf Complex, offering the Earl Fry Course and the Jack Clark Course.
San Francisco
Catch NFL football from the San Francisco 49ers and MLB baseball action with the Giants.Skating & Hockey
The Oakland Ice Center is an Olympic training rink perfect for indoor family activities in Oakland, CA, including public skating, classes and hockey programs.Tennis
Practice your serve and get in a workout the fun way at nearby Davies Tennis Stadium, offering well-maintained courts and facilities.For more Oakland, California recreation, please visit the Oakland County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
