Peralta Hacienda Historical Park

Peralta Hacienda Historical Park Peralta Hacienda is a park, cultural and community hub in Fruitvale. https://linktr.ee/PeraltaHacienda

We promote understanding and historical healing in a diverse and changing community, giving voice to the many cultures that have created–and are still transforming–California. The mission of Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park is to promote understanding, historical healing and community amid change and diversity. We present and interpret the untold history of the Peralta rancho and the st

ories of the Fruitvale community today, giving voice to the many cultures that have created - and are still transforming - California. The six-acre park and historic house form an arts and educational hub for local families and youth, and regional center for historical inquiry and discovery.

05/11/2026

Make your voice heard right in your own community! 🗳️

Your Official Ballot Drop Box is open right in your own backyard. No long lines, no detours. Just a quick stop on your next walk, run, or trip to the park to make your voice heard.

Democracy is built one ballot at a time. Drop yours off and be part of it.

📍 Find your ballot drop box at 2496 Coolidge Ave, Fruitvale, right in your neighborhood park. It’s that easy.

Every vote counts. Make yours matter!

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05/11/2026

This is what a thriving hive looks like: bees streaming in and out, each one on a mission. 🐝

Our hive at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park is alive and buzzing thanks to the dedication of our awesome volunteer, Melody. She has spent countless hours gardening around the park and working to reestablish this very hive. 🌿💛

What you're seeing at the hive entrance isn't chaos. It's a highly organized system. 🤯 Forager bees return loaded with pollen and nectar while guard bees check who's coming in. Every single bee has a role, and together they keep the colony, and our gardens, thriving. 🌸

This hive is part of our ongoing work to support bees and nurture our pollinator garden. 🌻

What an amazing day! This past Saturday, on April 25, Peralta Hacienda Historical Park was alive with community energy f...
04/29/2026

What an amazing day! This past Saturday, on April 25, Peralta Hacienda Historical Park was alive with community energy from the creek banks to the upper park.

🌿 CREEK RESTORATION IN THE LOWER PARK

Our Water Keepers program and volunteers got their hands in the soil, planting new riparian plants along the banks of Peralta Creek and sheet mulching along the creek corridor and in front of our mural bench. Joining us were the Frontline Catalysts and Trees for Oakland (), who planted five new buckeye trees, deepening the park’s roots and its connection to the land.

🎉 RESOURCE FAIR & DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS IN THE UPPER PARK

Simultaneously, the upper park buzzed with celebration! Community organizations were on hand sharing vital resources and information with our neighbors. And in honor of Día de los Niños, we celebrated the children in our community: gifting toys, distributing groceries, and sharing pajamas with families who needed them.

Days like these remind us why this park matters as a place of healing, restoration, and community care.

Thank you to every volunteer, partner organization, and community members who made April 25 so special. We’ll see you at the park!

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🌿 What a day at Lake Chabot!Our Welcome to Wildlife crew hit the trails with wide eyes and big energy. Kids explored, hi...
04/24/2026

🌿 What a day at Lake Chabot!

Our Welcome to Wildlife crew hit the trails with wide eyes and big energy. Kids explored, hiked, played games by the lake, and learned about the local wildlife that call the Bay Area home 🐦

Field trips to regional parks 🌲 and nature areas are a core part of the W2W curriculum, because we believe getting kids outside and into nature isn’t just fun, it’s healing. There’s something powerful about a child discovering the natural world on their own terms.

But the real showstopper? The mobile aquarium 🐟 packed with fish species native to the Bay Area. The kids got up close with creatures they’d never seen before… and some even got to dissect fish for the first time!

Learning that feels like an adventure? That’s what we’re here for. 💚

04/08/2026

Fourteen years and the joy never gets old. 💛

Saturday’s Khmer New Year Festival brought over 1,500 people to Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, including elders and youth, dancers in silk-woven sampot, Buddhist monks, vendors, and friends old and new, all celebrating together under the Oakland sun.

Every year this festival reminds us of the strength and beauty of the Khmer diaspora, and this year was no exception.

Soursdey Chhnam Thmey! 🙏

Thank you, Oakland! What a beautiful Khmer New Year Festival.
So many families, dancers, musicians, volunteers, vendors,...
04/06/2026

Thank you, Oakland! What a beautiful Khmer New Year Festival.

So many families, dancers, musicians, volunteers, vendors, and community partners came together to make this day full of joy, culture, and connection. The park was filled with music, laughter, dancing, and amazing food all day long.

We are so grateful to everyone who came out, performed, volunteered, and helped make this celebration possible. This festival is truly built by community, for community.

Soursdey Chhnam Thmey! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year. 💛

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¡Acompáñanos en la Feria de Recursos Comunitarios en Peralta Hacienda Historical Park!📍 Peralta Hacienda Historical Park...
03/05/2026

¡Acompáñanos en la Feria de Recursos Comunitarios en Peralta Hacienda Historical Park!

📍 Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
🗓 Sábado 14 de marzo
⏰ 11am – 4pm

Será una oportunidad para que vecinos y familias se conecten con organizaciones que ofrecen apoyo, información y servicios importantes para nuestra comunidad.

Podrás encontrar información sobre:
• Recursos comunitarios
• Información de salud
• Apoyo alimenticio
• Derechos de los trabajadores
• Recursos de bienestar
• Apoyo para personas mayores
• Preparación para emergencias

Ven a conocer organizaciones locales, hacer preguntas y descubrir recursos disponibles para ti y tu familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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Join us for a Community Resource Fair at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park!

📍 Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
🗓 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 11am – 4pm

This is a chance for neighbors and families to connect with organizations offering support, information, and services that help our community thrive.

Stop by to learn about:
• Health resources
• Food support
• Workers’ rights
• Wellness programs
• Support for elders
• Emergency preparedness
• And more community resources

Come meet local organizations, ask questions, and connect with services that are here to support you and your family. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

03/04/2026

Soursdey Chhnam Thmey! Happy Khmer New Year! 🎉

Oakland’s Annual Khmer New Year Festival is coming up, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make the celebration happen!

Each year, hundreds of folks come together for a joyful day of Khmer music, dance, food, and community. We need helping hands for setup, welcoming guests, running activities, and cleanup.

We have three volunteer shifts, so you can choose what works for you.

Interested? Scan the QR code or go to: https://tinyurl.com/OKNYF-Volunteer

Questions? Contact Miguel Lopez 📧 [email protected]
📞 (510) 532-9142

Come celebrate and support the community! 💛

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02/26/2026

📢 Upcoming Cultural Event 📢
OAKLAND KHMER NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Each spring, Oakland comes alive with the colors, sounds, and spirit of Cambodia. Join us for the Khmer New Year Festival, an intergenerational celebration honoring Khmer traditions, resilience, and community pride. For one vibrant day, the park transforms into a cultural village filled with music, dance, ceremony, food, art, and joy, welcoming friends and neighbors from across Oakland and the East Bay. Whether you are reconnecting with your heritage or experiencing Khmer New Year for the first time, this is a joyful, welcoming space for all.

Saturday, April 4, 2026
10 am–4 pm
(Monk Blessings 10 am–12 pm, Festivities 12–4 pm)

Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
2465 34th Avenue, Oakland

Presented by Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants - CERI and Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. Sponsored by the City of Oakland, the City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program, New Light Wellness, RAMS, and MARU.

If you’ve never heard of Water Keepers, here’s the heart of it:Water Keepers brings Oakland youth into a season of hands...
02/14/2026

If you’ve never heard of Water Keepers, here’s the heart of it:

Water Keepers brings Oakland youth into a season of hands-on environmental stewardship, not just to learn about nature, but to build a relationship with it. Through creek restoration, land care, and park maintenance, they develop real-world skills while deepening their connection to the place they call home. They work as a team, strengthen their sense of responsibility to community, and learn what it truly takes to care for a public green space that serves thousands of neighbors each year.

This fall, the cohort focused on urban forestry. Over 13 Saturdays, they trained with tree specialist Genaro and went deep into what caring for trees in a city actually involves. They learned tree anatomy and species identification, safety protocols, proper tool use, pruning techniques, and how to assess tree health. They practiced with professional equipment and developed the judgment and communication skills needed to work safely and effectively outdoors.

By the end of the session, they weren’t just learning about trees, they were maintaining them. The cohort closed out the season by planting three heirloom fruit trees that had long been missing from our orchard: a Meyers lemon, a Black Mission fig, and a Satsuma plum. Their work helped restore a piece of the park’s living history.

Water Keepers is about more than planting days. It’s about preparing young people with practical skills, environmental knowledge, and leadership experience they can carry into future jobs, education, and community work. And this fall cohort showed exactly what that looks like. 🌳🌿

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2465 34th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94601

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(510) 532-9142

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