Fwd: PRW Capital Projects Monthly Update – January 2026

[Alan Gould]

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From: "Parks, Recreation and Waterfront" <recre...@news.berkeleyca.gov>

Subject: PRW Capital Projects Monthly Update – January 2026

Date: February 2, 2026 at 8:35:02 AM PST

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February 2, 2026   View this message as a webpage   Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Capital Projects Update  City of Berkeley PRW Capital Projects Team The City of Berkeley manages Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) across the city to modernize aging facilities, improve accessibility, meet current safety standards, and support evolving community needs. Investments in park and facility improvements help strengthen recreational programming, protect neighborhood vitality, and build our shared social infrastructure. The Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront (PRW) leads its own Capital Improvement Division, made up of three working groups overseeing projects throughout Berkeley and at the City’s residential camps in Tuolumne, Sonoma, and El Dorado counties. PRW projects support parks, recreation centers, pools, sports fields, public restrooms, open spaces, camps, and the Berkeley Marina and Waterfront. Willard Clubhouse Public Art Unveiling and LEED Gold Celebrations  Please join us February 11, 2026, at 11 am for the unveiling of the newly commissioned artwork at the Willard Clubhouse. Enchanted Forest, by artist Julie W. Chang, draws inspiration from Berkeley’s flora and fauna and the history of Willard Park as a beloved gathering space. The unveiling is paired with an exciting milestone for the building that houses it, making this a celebration of both art and environmental stewardship. As the City of Berkeley’s first all-electric municipal building, the Willard Clubhouse exceeded its design goal of LEED Silver and achieved LEED Gold certification for its energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and commitment to occupant health and comfort.  PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS  African American Holistic Resource Center Groundbreaking Ceremony African American Holistic Resource Center Rendering The African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) will be a new community services building that will replace the existing 3,910 square foot single-story City-owned commercial building with a new 2-story community building. The new building has a proposed footprint of 3,170 square feet, and a gross floor area of approximately 6,000 square feet. The AAHRC will be open to all and prioritize services that focus on serving African American Berkeley residents, particularly people from South and West Berkeley neighborhoods, and those displaced from Berkeley who have been disproportionally impacted by racism, gentrification, and those that will benefit from treatment and services provided in a culturally responsive and supportive way. Last Friday, January 23rd, we had a groundbreaking to celebrate and prepare for the construction of the African American Holistic Resource Center.  Forwarded this message from a friend? Click here to subscribe Ohlone Park New Restroom and Lighting  Ohlone Park New (2 stall) Restroom & drinking fountain The City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department held a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the completion of this much-needed community amenity.  This project includes a new permanent 2 stall- ADA compliant restroom, rooftop solar panels, auto timed locks, drinking fountain, 7-new pathway dark sky compliant lights, 3-new bollard lights at the Grant St dog park entrance, 4-new floodlights mounted on the basketball courts lights poles, and new dark sky compliant LED basketball court light fixtures. South Cove West Lot Parking & Docks Improvements  South Cove East Dock Pier Pile Repairs PRW Capital Projects List Adeline Street Landscaping Improvements and Dog Park African American Holistic Resource Center Aquatic Park Dreamland Playground Area Improvements Berkeley Marina Dredging Project Berkeley Pier with Ferry Access Project  Berkeley Waterfront Bike Park Conceptual Design Project  Cedar Rose Park – Age 5-12 Playground Renovation Cedar Rose Park – Age 2-5 Playground Renovation  Civic Center Upper Plaza Improvements Project D & E Dock Replacement at the Berkeley Marina F & G Dock Re-Decking Glendale La Loma Park Upper Park Improvements James Kenney Park Skate Spot John Hinkel Park – Scout Hut K Dock Restroom Renovation MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. Seismic Retrofit and Renovation O and K Dock Electrical renovation (project page coming soon) Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion South Cove East Dock Pier Piling Repairs South Cove West Parking Lot  South Cove Middle Dock ADA Ramp Replacement Thousand Oaks Park – Play area renovation (project page coming soon) Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Restroom & Community Space Tuolumne Camp Construction Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom Replacement Project Follow @cityofberkeley   Emergency notifications Emergency map

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