opportunities for local youth while offering services to the
community including a bicycle shop and repair facility, a full
service wooden boat building shop, and Berkeley's only
waterfront coffee shop."
MISSION
Waterside Workshops uses vocational education as a method of promoting
youth development, encouraging sustainable and healthy lifestyles, and
cultivating positive change in the Bay Area community.
We also offer classes for youth and adults.
UPDATES!
Come to the cafe or rent a boat or a bike!
Come have a coffee in our courtyard or rent a boat or a bike to enjoy the beautiful summer weather!
Support from the community keeps our programs free for those in need. Please visit our donations page to make a tax-deductible donation to support your favorite Waterside program!
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Recent Activity
Our Cafe and boat rentals will be closed this weekend due to high water levels at the Aquatic Park. Apologies for the inconvenience!
Waterside Workshops will be closed from December 24th - January 8th for Winter Break.
Street Level Cycles retail shop will be open through December 23rd, but our Open Community Shop will be closed.
Waterside Cafe and boat rentals are closed until January 12th.
Best wishes for the holiday season and Happy New Year!
