Outdoor Education and Adventure Program
Richmond has been awarded a substantial grant through the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Equity Grants Program. This grant aims to facilitate the expansion of outdoor program accessibility for underserved communities, aligning with Governor Gavin Newsom’s “Outdoor Access for All” initiative, in conjunction with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative.
A total of 384 applications, collectively seeking $167.78 million, participated in the highly competitive program. Only 125 proposals succeeded in securing funding from the available $57 million. Among the recipients of this grant program are other Richmond-based nonprofits like YES Nature to Neighborhoods and the Richmond Recreation Department.
Dejean Middle School Outdoor Mural
Dejean Middle School Youth worked with RPAL Staff, Denis Perez to create a student-led mural at their campus
SF Battleship Tour
At the San Francisco shoreline youth toured a battleship and explored an aquatic park and Golden Gate Park during Fleet Week on Oct. 6–7, 2023.
Safari West Field Trip
Youth have gone ice skating on winter holiday at Meritage Resort in Napa, California for the past two years.
UC San Francisco Tour Field Trip
Youth toured the UCSF campus tour and explored Golden Gate Park, as well as Pier 39 on Sept. 28, 2023.
Meritage Resort Ice Skating Rink
Youth have gone ice skating on winter holiday at Meritage Resort in Napa, California for the past two years. This year they visited Jan. 3.
Academy of Science, Golden Gate Park
Youth took a trip to Academy of Science, Music Concourse on Feb. 17, 2024
Marin Trips for Kids Mountain Biking
RPAL and Trips for Kids has taken youth to ride in Point Pinole, Point Richmond and Golden Gate Park in Summer 2023 and Winter 2024.
Youth Leadership Shoreline Clean Up
RPAL’s Youth Leadership took to the Point Richmond Shoreline for a clean up of Miller Knox Park on April 24, 2024.
Ferry Trip to Embarcadero
Youth gathered at Richmond PAL and then bussed to the ferry building in Richmond. The youth were exposed to local travel and attractions.
Berkley Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Youth boarded a fishing boat and sailed an hour into the Pacific Ocean to catch large fish with help of the boat's crew and captain.
A’s Baseball Family Outing
Youth and their families were taken to a family night out at the A’s MLB baseball game in Oakland, California in June 2024.
Nihonmachi SF Street Fair
Youth experienced Japantown in San Francisco, California during the Nihonmachi Street Fair on August 2022.
Juneteenth RPAL Summer Carnival
Thousands of youth came to the annual Juneteenth RPAL summer carnival at Civic Center Plaza in June.
Sacramento Day Trip
Youth went to Old Sacramento, Sacramento River trail, Train Museum and Discovery Park picnic on Jan. 27, 2024.
Spring Field Soccer League
40 youth were put into teams in their respective categories and participated in the Richmond City spring middle school soccer league.
Little League Baseball/Softball
Hundreds of youth went through a months long program where they practice and play baseball or softball from January to May 2024.