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Firewise neighborhood

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

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Volunteer to pack or deliver meals to homebound seniors

Help Meals on Wheels feed Berkeley seniors. Weekly or on-call shifts Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

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Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required.

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Free community carnival and picnic at Grove Park on July 1

Kids from tots to teens can come on Wednesday, July 1 for carnival games, giant inflatables, hot dogs, burgers, a petting zoo, tot zone, sports & more!

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Featured Events

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26Jun

Movies In The Park- Jurassic World Rebirth

8:40PM - 11:00PM

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27Jun

Disaster Preparedness Family Game Day

9:00AM - 12:00PM

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10Jul

Free Gardening Workshop Series

1:30PM - 3:00PM

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Upcoming meetings

Senior Services

Visit our senior centers for classes, meals, and community

Resident Parking Permits

Apply for a Residential Preferential Parking permit

Picnic Areas & Facility Rentals

Rent a picnic area, park, community center, or other City facility