Impact Highlights 2023
Sustainable Open Space for Everyone
Our focus is on results-driven social initiatives that truly make a positive difference in people’s lives. Our work over the past three years has been illuminating, challenging and greatly rewarding. Thank you to all of the golfers, program participants, partners and donors who have joined us on this journey of transforming Corica Park into a sustainable open space for everyone. We are proud to share highlights of the work of the entire Greenway Golf team and its impact on the community.
Avani Patel, Chief Impact Officer
Umesh Patel, Chief Executive Officer
Snapshot
We created 31,000 hours of shared space use in 2023 through our On the Green initiative, which activates Corica Park’s communal open space for a broad base of inclusive activities, all provided completely free of cost, to youth, adults, schools, non-profits and small businesses.
Hours
Reflecting our expanding role as a resource to the wider community, we hosted free programs, events, and other uses of space on 290 out of the 365 calendar days during the year- an average of 5 1/2 days per week.
Days
Rounds
Free afternoon rounds for youth totaling 4,900 added thousands of additional hours of free use of all three of Corica Park’s golf courses.
Space
We are proud to report that we activated almost the entire Corica Park complex, which accounts for 65% of Alameda’s public park land for our work in 2023. This includes:
300 acres of playable golf course green space for youth programming, nature walks and fundraisers.
5 acres of additional communal meeting and event spaces for a wide variety non-golf, community uses including cultural events, a museum space, educational workshops and other group gatherings.
Looking ahead: plans for 30 acres of golf course green spaces that are not used for play are in the planning stages for pollinator habitats, community gardening and other uses.
People
In total we served 2,000+ individual community members and 84 organizations in 2023.
Focusing on our core mission, our participation data reflects the success of our inclusive programming in broadening the benefits of Corica Park’s green space for underserved groups.
MAJOR IMPACT AREAS
REIMAGINING SPACE USE
2. EXPANDING ACCESS
3. CREATING OPPORTUNITY
Reimagining Space Use
for(e) everyone
By rethinking who golf courses are for, we strive to reimagine these spaces as true community hubs for(e) everyone to connect with nature, with recreation, with each other and with new possibilities.
First Time Sightings
Spotted: finish lines alongside clean finishes on the range.
Efforts to raise awareness about this vital community resource for golfers and non-golfers alike and to share communal green space in creative ways have led to many first time sightings at Corica Park, all visible signs of our reimagination. We are thrilled to see so many new faces along with frequent golfers using the space in new ways.
2. Expanding Access
on par
Significant barriers to entry, both financial and cultural, persist in the world of golf. More broadly, green space, critical for physical and mental health, is disproportionally unavailable in underserved communities. By tackling major obstacles to participation, we work to ensure that access to Corica Park’s reimagined space is on par for everyone.
*Does not include free rounds and practice facility use for school team practice.
Barrier Breakers and Bridge Builders
Harnessing the strengths of our differences.
Our active community engagment efforts and inclusive programming is designed to remove the many hurdles that limit access to golf and other recreation for so many people so that we can build pathways for broad participation.
3. Creating Opportunity
drive success
Sports and land both have a long history tied to creating opportunity. Combining the two, golf courses can be tremendous springboards for achievement that drive success. Transforming access to Corica Park’s reimagined space into long-term positive outcomes is our ultimate goal for lasting impact.
We are fortunate to have met so many talented individuals through our college prep, workforce development and small business initiatives. They are testament to the power of sport and space to open doors and support financial well-being. Creating opportunities for skill-building, mentorship and income generation by leveraging Corica Park’s 330+ acres of open space is at the core of our efforts to inspire, empower and equip future generations.
Inspire. Empower. Equip.
We’re surrounded by talent!
Community Voices
The smiles behind the numbers tell the story.
While the data is a critical tool in evaulating our progress, community voices provide a tangible measure of our efforts. Everyday, we see the smiles and hear stories from a growing Corica Park community about the fun, friendship, stress relief, physical fitness, confidence-building and purpose people are experiencing first hand, many for the very first time (and much to their surprise) at a golf course. From kids feeling like fish out of water in competitive team sports to teens grappling with social isolation to adults seeking places to bond around common interests, we are all building a culture together where everyone belongs.
Thank you.
Unlocking the potential of Corica Park’s open space requires that the voices of all stakeholders be heard. Our partners include private businesses, public sector entities, mission-aligned non-profits, generous donors and community residents. We could not do this work without the contribution of all of them. We are truly grateful for their support and community spirit.
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Alameda Dream Space
Burke, Williams & Sorensen
CF&P Insurance
Craig Communications
Dryvebox
Plaza de Jennings Chipman LLP
Prospera Hotels
Ridgemont Hospitality
Saria Management
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Dimond Slice
Cafe La Med
Feel Good Bakery
Full Belly Bakery
Jim’s On The Course
Korner Oakland
Noodle Belly
Nido’s Backyard
Plate Kraft
Trobocco Kitchen & Bar
Semifreddis
Safeway
Safeway
Summer Kitchen
Trader Joe’s
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Alameda Comedy Club
Alameda Pride
ART by Deirdre Freeman
A.R.T.S
Arthmindset
Ava LaShay
Crab Cove Visitor Center
East County Revolution Football Club
East Bay Soiree
Insuring Impact
Oakland Zoo
Face Painting
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
Lisa Bonta
Maurice Raimirez Photograhy
Noah Graham Photography
Noelle Kyle Yoga
Robert Sabella
Sanctuary for Sustainable Artistry
Treats by Mrs. T
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Ann Levin
Bob Patterson
Brandi Kohei & George Sakoulis
Brett Morrison
Britten Alexander
Catherine Bierwith Chuck Kapelke
Cheri Corfey
Cola Chan
Daniela Parasidis
Dave Bratzler
David Daskal
David Mann
Ed Bloom
Elizabeth Barbary
Enav McNeil
Enomi Guneratne
Hasu & Amrit Patel
Hawaiian Hair Brands
Jas Kaur
Jeanine Sidran
Jeb Horton
Jeff Carlen
Jeff Manker
Jennifer Pang
Jinee Tao & Charlie Baxter
JoAnna Bradley
Joe Accordino
Juanita Solano
Kathi Roberson
Kathryn Libarger
Kenneth Bazile
Kuai Wai Tan
Leslie & Erik Trutner
Lia Bullock
Lin Family
Linda Carloni
Lisa Williams
Lupe Dayburgh
Lynn Withrow-Jones
Malik Dohrn
Mario Contreras
Mark Miller
Mary-Jo Knight
Meredith Braden
Michael Crist
Mijini Kim
Mike Walsh
Nadim Sabella
Nancy McDaniel
Nancy Tak
Nicole PerezNooshi Naderi
Olney Grindall
Paola Raggio Proietti
Patrick Chapman
Peggy Hastings
Penny Chai
Pepper Chai
Pete Wlodkowski
Rebecca Seibert
Richard Schacht
Robert & Irene Patterson
Ron Carlson
Ronald Saca
Ryan Garrity
Sandi Noujaim
SE Jay
Sepideh Razavi
Soham Bhatia
Stephanie Fleming
Stephen Gehrett
Susan Giovanni Jay
Tamara Sabella
Terry Chan
Thompson-Kelly Family
Tiffany Padilla
Tim Marr
Virginia Ramsey
Warren Family
William & Ana Eckert
Wu Family
Zac Wald
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Alameda Economic Chamber
Beth Allen Golf
Big Huge Day Events
Brad Marek Golf
Do Good Sports Club
Elevate Golf Academy
Golden Gate Bird Alliance
Kids4Good
PGA Hope
Pollinator Posse
Shoes That Fit
Soccer Without Borders
Youth On Course
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Alameda Point Collaborative
Alameda Housing Authority
Alameda Junior Golf Club
Alameda Quilt Guild
All Good Living Foundation
Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League
Black Achiever’s Alliance
Girls, Inc.
Girl Scouts
Friends of the Park Alameda
Imakafalu
Little Sistas On The Links
Oakland Renaissance
Reach
The Unity CouncilI
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Academy of Alameda
Academy of Arts San Francisco
Alameda High
Alameda Unified Office of Equity
Cal State University East Bay
Earhart Elementary School
Encinal High
Holy Names College
Ruby Bridges School
St. Joseph’s Notre Dame High
St. Paul’s Youth Group
UC Berkeley
Wood Middle School
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ACE Arts
All Good Living
Olive Little Cards
Peaceful Clay
Karibu Wines
Rick Lewis Photography
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Alameda High Students
Encore Church
St. Joseph’s Notre Dame High Students
Women’s Golf Clinic Participants
Youth On Course DRIVE Club