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Andrea Isaia, Assistant Center Director

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Parks and Recreation | Community Centers | Oakland

Oakland

Oakland Community Center
801 NE Poplar (map)
Topeka Ks 66616
(785) 368-3793

Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 12-3pm
Community Center Rentals | Computer Lab | Creative Play Preschool | Meet the Staff | Mouse Trap Skateboard Park | New Directions (H.S. Diploma Completion) | NIA and Neighborhood Watch-Patrol | Oakland Swimming Pool | Shunga Trail

The Oakland Community Center was built in 1977 and was opened to the public in 1978. Oakland was funded by General Obligation Bonds, Federal Reserve Sharing, and other city funds. Oakland primarily serves northeast Topeka and portions of northeastern Shawnee County. Oakland community center has a staff roster of one facility director, Lance Wilson, one assistant director, Andrea Isaia, and 10-12 part time employees.

The Center serves as a community meeting hall, hosting the Oakland Neighborhood Improvement Association and other groups, and can be rented for private functions such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, etc. The Oakland Center also houses a Creative Play Preschool and New Directions Learning academy.

Oakland Community Center is located in Oakland Billard Park, which includes the Oakland swimming pool (outdoor seasonal pool), the Mousetrap Skateboard Park, baseball and softball diamonds, and the Shunga Trail.

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