On June 29, 2009, the City of Oakland began construction of the East Oakland Sports Center (EOSC) at a special ceremony at 9175 Edes Avenue. The innovative public sports facility is slated to open in early 2011 with an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, an aerobics and dance studio and a multi-purpose room/learning center.
In a future phase, which is as yet unfunded, an outdoor competition swimming pool and a