About the Center
The Sports Center is part of the Complex located within the William “Bill” Patterson Park and includes state-of-the-art fitness, aquatic and dance centers, as well as Ira Jinkins Recreation Center and gymnasium, tennis courts, baseball diamond, and toddler playground. The concept for the East Oakland Sports Center (EOSC) originated with a vision from Councilmember Reid to create a recreation complex and destination venue for the city of Oakland residents and visitors that is affordable, accessible and available.
Daily Entry Fee
| Youth | Seniors | Adults | |
| Oakland Resident | $3 | $6 | $8 |
| Oakland Non-Resident | $3 | $8 | $10 |
We also have monthly, yearly, senior, youth, and family memberships available. Please contact us for more details.
Programs and Activities
Fitness Center
The 3,600 sq. ft. fitness center offers a variety of cardio equipment, free weights, fitness machines, group exercise classes, and personal training services to help you meet your fitness goals. Services include a member orientation for the equipment and the facility.
Personal Training and Fitness Assessments
Our friendly and motivating Certified Personal Trainers will help you reach your fitness goals through individualized workouts that will take you to the next level. Members receive a free fitness assessment with their membership purchase.
Teen Fitness Program consists of movement and classroom activities that educate teens about their bodies, nutrition, and fitness as part of their daily life.
Introductory School of Dance
Check out our dance, gymnastics, & martial arts classes at the East Oakland Sports Center Introductory School of Dance. Sign up for 2 classes and receive $10 off of your second class! All classes meet once a week for 5 weeks.
Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center includes a 9,000 sq. ft. indoor water park featuring a white water slide, activity pools, zero depth entry pool, lazy river and a two lane lap area ensuring fun for entire family.
Take a ride on our Whitewater Slide ®, float around on an inner tube in our Lazy River, and the toddlers love the zero depth play area. Host a private gathering with tasty treats from our food vendors or bring your own.
Choose either our Under the Sea themed Pool Party Room adjacent to the water park, or our Jump & Tumble Party in our Tiny Time Gym.
Reserving East Oakland Sports Center
East Oakland Sports Center pool party room, outdoor picnic area, dance studio, and water park are available for rental throughout the week outside of regular programming. Please contact us for details on the availability of one of our spaces.
Recreation Centers may be reserved 30 days to 11 months in advance of the requested reservation date. If a request is approved for an event within two weeks to 30 days, an administrative service fee will apply. NO reservation requests are accepted less than two weeks in advance.
Holiday Closures 2022-23
Friday, November 25th (Day After Thanksgiving)
Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve)
Sunday, December 25th (Christmas)
Saturday, December 31st (New Year’s Eve)
Sunday, January 1st (New Year’s Day)