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Celebrating a 100 Years of Berkeley Parks

September 06th 2007 Posted in Parks, Events

“Berkeley, California (Thursday, August 23, 2007) - Berkeley is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its parks. Our open space system was born in 1907 with the establishment of San Pablo Park, and now includes dozens of parks and mini-parks, plazas, paths and greenways, community gardens, creeks, public pools, fields, and even a labyrinth. They evoke the unique sense of place and community that characterizes Berkeley.  The parks’ centennial season is from August 25 to November 17 and includes a variety of events for all ages and interests, sponsored by a variety of organizations working together as Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP).”

Some of the upcoming events in September:

September 8, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon - Rocks, Parks and Residential Neighborhoods of North Berkeley

September 16, Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. - Musical Block Party at Peralta Community Garden – hosted by the Friends of Westbrae Commons:

September 23, Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m. - East Bay Labyrinth Project –Walk the future labyrinth at the Marina

September 23, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. - Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser in Aquatic Park

September 30, Sunday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Halcyon Commons - Community Potluck with Live Music

Events continue through November, for more info visit the City of Berkeley website, or or call Virginia Aiello at the City of Berkeley Parks Department  (510-981-5158) or Berkeley Partners for Parks 510-847-0575.

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