Bushrod, Oakland, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bushrod
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Shattuck Avenue entrance to Bushrod Park
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Location of Bushrod Park in Oakland
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda |
| City | Oakland |
Bushrod is a lively neighborhood in North Oakland, Oakland, California. It's named after its main park, Bushrod Park. The neighborhood is bordered by Martin Luther King, Jr. Way to the west and Claremont Avenue to the east. To the south, you'll find Highway 24, and to the north, it meets the Berkeley city line.
Bushrod is surrounded by other neighborhoods like Sante Fe to the west and Fairview Park to the east. To the south, it borders Temescal and Shafter. A big green space with ballfields and the former Bushrod Washington Elementary School is right in the middle of the neighborhood. In 2017, a real estate company called Redfin said Bushrod was the "hottest neighborhood market" in the United States. This was based on how many people looked at homes there online.
Who Lives in Bushrod?
The Bushrod neighborhood is home to a diverse group of people. About 33% of residents are African-American, 52% are White, 9.7% are Hispanic, and 3.6% are Asian. This mix of cultures makes Bushrod a vibrant place to live.
Explore Bushrod's Parks
Bushrod Park: A Place for Sports and Fun
Bushrod Park is one of the biggest parks in North Oakland, covering over 10 acres. You can find it between Shattuck Avenue and Racine Street, and between 61st and 59th Streets.
The park was created in 1903. A kind person named Dr. Bushrod Washington James from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, gave the land for it. In the early 1900s, it was even used as a school playground. Bushrod Park has a long history with baseball. Many famous players like Rickey Henderson, Frank Robinson, Billy Martin, and Vada Pinson played here when they were young. Even the Oakland Raiders football team used the park for practice in the 1960s. The tennis courts are named after Don Budge, another famous player who practiced here.
Here's a fun fact: On April 8, 2006, a huge block of ice fell from the sky and landed in the park! It left a crater several feet wide.
Dover St Edible Park: A Community Garden
Dover St Park is located at 5707 Dover Street. This special park is a community garden. Here, people grow all sorts of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. It even has a greenhouse and a pollinator garden. There are over 100 fruit trees growing there too!
Colby Park: A Small Play Spot
Colby Park is one of the smallest parks in North Oakland, at only about 0.35 acres. It's located at 61st and Colby Street. This park is a great spot for younger kids, with a sand pit and playground equipment.
Schools in the Neighborhood
Sankofa Academy: A Public School
The Sankofa Academy is a public school. It's located in the building that used to be Bushrod Washington Elementary School, right next to Bushrod Park. The school opened in 2005 and is part of the Oakland Small Schools Foundation.
Peralta Elementary School: An Arts Focus
[Peralta Elementary School] is known for its focus on the arts. It's an "arts anchor school" in the Oakland Unified School District. The school started way back in 1880 as just a one-room schoolhouse! Today, it has over 250 students. It's also considered one of the top elementary schools in the Oakland and Berkeley areas.
American International Montessori School: Learning in Two Languages
American International Montessori School is a unique school that teaches students using the Montessori method. It's a "dual-immersion" school, meaning students learn in two languages. The school is located right on the border of Oakland and Berkeley. It offers programs for children from 18 months old all the way up to sixth grade. It was founded in 2009 by Ernest Mahr.
Images for kids
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Panoramic view of the neighborhood surrounding Bushrod Park.
