Celebrating 20 Years of Learning, Leadership, and Community at Concordia Park in East Oakland
- development6812
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
This summer marks 20 years of Girls Inc. of Alameda County programming at Concordia Park—a milestone that honors not just the longevity of our work, but the powerful role this East Oakland site plays in our community.
For two decades, Concordia Park has been more than just a place for learning. It has been a space where youth discover their voices, take on new challenges, and build lasting connections. Located in the heart of a neighborhood many of our participants call home, the site is a welcoming, vibrant hub for growth, joy, and opportunity.
Every summer, the park comes alive with full-day programming five days a week, entirely free to families. We know that during the summer, opportunities for enrichment and academic growth can be limited—especially ones that are both accessible and affordable.
At Concordia, our 1st–7th grade participants take part in a dynamic mix of hands-on STEM activities, leadership building, and personal development programming. They explore new interests through curated curricula, field trips, and interactive experiences that nurture both their curiosity and confidence.
The site itself is a powerful asset, featuring classroom spaces, a community garden, basketball courts, and sports fields—supporting a wide range of physical, social, and emotional learning. It also serves as a flexible home base for our Expanded Learning Apprentices, who attend morning college courses onsite, allowing our staff and programming to grow alongside the needs of our youth.
In addition, Concordia Park serves as a hub for innovation and partnership. We regularly welcome companies and organizations that introduce our youth to new career pathways and real-world applications of what they learn. Recently, engineers from Arup led a hands-on activity where girls explored sustainable and cost-effective building practices—and designed their own rail systems. Scientists from Denali Therapeutics visited to teach participants about the human brain, sparking excitement around neuroscience and health science careers.
As we celebrate 20 years at Concordia Park, we are reminded that this space is more than a site—it’s a cornerstone of our mission. It’s where girls build skills and resilience, where learning happens through play, exploration, and purpose. And above all, it’s a place where everyone feels welcome.
Join us in shaping the next 20 years—your investment helps ensure that Concordia Park continues to be a place of possibility, learning, and community for generations to come.
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