Frank H. Ogawa Plaza on Postcard

"Frank Ogawa Plaza is the heart of downtown civic life. Three major avenues converge on this site to create a dynamic cluster of pedestrian corridors and pocket plazas with seating centered around an enormous oak tree. Eateries, cafes, and city buildings draw many people to cross paths through the terraced space. Unofficially renamed Oscar Grant Plaza during the Occupy movement, this open space has been the epicenter of over 100 years of social justice movements in Oakland." - Arcsine

On the Grid : Frank Ogawa Plaza

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"Frank Ogawa Plaza, Uptown by Arcsine. Frank Ogawa Plaza is the heart of downtown civic life. Three major avenues converge on this site to create a dynamic cluster of pedestrian corridors and pocket plazas with seating centered around an enormous oak tree. Eateries, cafes, and city buildings draw many people to cross paths through the terraced space. Unofficially renamed Oscar Grant Plaza during the Occupy movement, this open space has been the epicenter of over 100 years of social justice movements in Oakland."

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mr stepinout

Google

This is a great place to be I just wish the rangers where in Oakland ca so they can get rid of the homeless camping in the area that scares the tourists and the kid school in the area and more Dog bags area with trash cans and picnic tables need to come back in the area. The best place for your dog, family, good vibes, nice date and chill spot at night as well, and need seat covers for the bathroom this place is perfect for 8 years of age on down to a few months old family vibe, read a book vibe, stress free vibe, the best for out door classes

Carol Chong

Google

Frank H. Ogawa was a council member back in the days for many years. This plaza is named after him. I have walked through this plaza ever since the 60's. I was there Sunday for a rally and celebration of the Oakland High Wildcats young men's basketball team and the Oakland Tech Bulldogs young lady's basketball team. Congrats to the two Oakland teams, representing the city and state, as champions. I am aware that the City of Oakland have gotten plenty of negativity in the media, but this event was a positive one and enjoyed by the families and friends of this community and the schools.

Hellen Harvey

Google

Once again we celebrated Good Friday Service at City Hall and it was wonderful and uplifting all nationalities were present. The rain didn't stop the people from coming. Bishop Bob Jackson did a great job in putting this event together. The ministers who attended brought forth the word and the praise team was awesome.

Random Citizen

Google

Council meetings are rerigged by the new council regarding charter. One minute to speak on huge issues ,council is not fully functional . They quote charter that they changed and they put a shit ton of agenda stuff you want to respond to but your only now allowed to pick 3 topics and get one frickin minute. It took me longer than that to respond to this post . Give the people more voice! The complaint is that meetings run too long ...from executives who were elected to be paid to respond to people that voted for them.

Damon Tighe

Google

Where all protests in Oakland gravitate towards. Its civil most times, always full of people, and a great big beautiful Quercus agrifola displayed as part of the city's namesake. A bust of Frank Ogawa sits on the north side of the plaza.

Ton T

Google

A small triangle park in front of city hall with its signature oak tree. I wish the upkeep of this park was a bit better especially because it’s in front of the city’s seat of power.

Joseph “Donkey” Sisneros

Google

Super cool nobody bothered us a lot of people with friendly dogs for my dog to play with

frances chau

Google

This place has changed and stayed the same. The buildings are still here and get are still the same, but what a difference landscaping can do. It's a nice area, in front of the city hall, there is a nice green area, but I wouldn't recommend walking on it if you go there early in the morning, it's usual pretty wet. And then you would see it, the tree that the Oakland symbol is inspired from. I don't know the story behind it. But there it stood.

mr stepinout

Google

This is a great place to be I just wish the rangers where in Oakland ca so they can get rid of the homeless camping in the area that scares the tourists and the kid school in the area and more Dog bags area with trash cans and picnic tables need to come back in the area. The best place for your dog, family, good vibes, nice date and chill spot at night as well, and need seat covers for the bathroom this place is perfect for 8 years of age on down to a few months old family vibe, read a book vibe, stress free vibe, the best for out door classes

Carol Chong

Google

Frank H. Ogawa was a council member back in the days for many years. This plaza is named after him. I have walked through this plaza ever since the 60's. I was there Sunday for a rally and celebration of the Oakland High Wildcats young men's basketball team and the Oakland Tech Bulldogs young lady's basketball team. Congrats to the two Oakland teams, representing the city and state, as champions. I am aware that the City of Oakland have gotten plenty of negativity in the media, but this event was a positive one and enjoyed by the families and friends of this community and the schools.

Hellen Harvey

Google

Once again we celebrated Good Friday Service at City Hall and it was wonderful and uplifting all nationalities were present. The rain didn't stop the people from coming. Bishop Bob Jackson did a great job in putting this event together. The ministers who attended brought forth the word and the praise team was awesome.

Random Citizen

Google

Council meetings are rerigged by the new council regarding charter. One minute to speak on huge issues ,council is not fully functional . They quote charter that they changed and they put a shit ton of agenda stuff you want to respond to but your only now allowed to pick 3 topics and get one frickin minute. It took me longer than that to respond to this post . Give the people more voice! The complaint is that meetings run too long ...from executives who were elected to be paid to respond to people that voted for them.

Damon Tighe

Google

Where all protests in Oakland gravitate towards. Its civil most times, always full of people, and a great big beautiful Quercus agrifola displayed as part of the city's namesake. A bust of Frank Ogawa sits on the north side of the plaza.

Ton T

Google

A small triangle park in front of city hall with its signature oak tree. I wish the upkeep of this park was a bit better especially because it’s in front of the city’s seat of power.

Joseph “Donkey” Sisneros

Google

Super cool nobody bothered us a lot of people with friendly dogs for my dog to play with

frances chau

Google

This place has changed and stayed the same. The buildings are still here and get are still the same, but what a difference landscaping can do. It's a nice area, in front of the city hall, there is a nice green area, but I wouldn't recommend walking on it if you go there early in the morning, it's usual pretty wet. And then you would see it, the tree that the Oakland symbol is inspired from. I don't know the story behind it. But there it stood.

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

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