For many years, the Oberlin Club of the San Francisco Bay Area has hosted a summer picnic to welcome local members of the incoming class, greet current students and their families, and celebrate that year’s graduates! This family-friendly event draws multiple generations of alumni who reunite with cohorts and make new connections with Obies across a variety of interests. We hope you will add your presence on Saturday, August 1, 2-5 pm in San Francisco’s Lafayette Park, and join the celebration of our unique Oberlin community.
DATE:
Saturday, August 1, 2026
TIME:
2:00-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Lafayette Park
Gough St. & Washington St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Get directions.
The park is bounded by Laguna, Washington, Sacramento and Gough streets in San Francisco. Easy transit access by MUNI bus lines from BART.
DETAILS:
Meet at the picnic tables just south of the children’s playground on the Laguna Street side. Both the park and our picnic area are wheelchair accessible.
Food and drink will be served in potluck style. By last name, please bring the following and your choice of non-alcoholic drink to share.
A-F: Appetizers & Sides
G-S: Main Dish/Entrees
T-Z: Desserts
We will have plates, napkins, and personal use utensils available. Please bring your own serving utensil if it is needed.
Please note: Lafayette Park requires guests to remove and dispose of their own trash. Attendees should bring a small bag with them and plan to carry away any trash and recycling. You are welcome to be eco-friendly and bring your own reusable plates, utensils, and cups, if you like.
HOSTS:
Tom Breunig ‘79, Elena Hartley ’18, Sandy Miller ’63, and Ed Milner ‘79
By RSVPing for this event, attendees agree to participate at their own discretion and assume any risks associated with consuming food prepared by others. Please be mindful of dietary restrictions and food allergies.
