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About Frank Ogawa Plaza

Frank Ogawa Plaza, home to The Rotunda Building’s iconic event spaces (The Rotunda and Seven Spokes) adjacent to City Hall, is a premier choice for large gatherings in Oakland. The space is known for its flexible configuration, accommodating up to 500 seated guests or up to 1,500 standing for events in The Rotunda. Whether you’re planning a cultural festival, concert, conference, or community gathering, this venue offers a central downtown location with robust transit access and practical amenities.

Below you’ll find details on seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your event with confidence. We’ll also share insider tips to ensure a smooth experience for you and your attendees.

Situated at 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, the Rotunda space provides a grand yet adaptable setting in the heart of the city. The Rotunda Parking Garage, with 346 stalls and entrances at 524 16th St and 529 17th St, offers venue-validated parking for event guests. For those arriving by public transit, the nearby 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART station and multiple AC Transit routes provide convenient options. If you’re staying nearby, several reputable hotels are located within a short radius, and a curated list of affiliate-friendly dining and lodging options is provided to help you book with confidence.

Note on naming: The official name is Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. In 2011, it gained notable attention when Occupy Oakland used the plaza as a main protest site and informally dubbed it Oscar Grant Plaza. For event pages, we reference the official name while acknowledging historical context where appropriate.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612.
  • Venue type: The Rotunda Building’s event spaces (The Rotunda and Seven Spokes) adjacent to City Hall, used for large gatherings and events.
  • Seating capacity: up to 500 seated; up to 1,500 standing for events in The Rotunda space.
  • Parking: Rotunda Parking Garage with 346 stalls; entrances at 524 16th St and 529 17th St; parking validation is available per venue information.
  • Transit: Very close to the 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART station with multiple AC Transit connections; easy public-transit access.
  • Nearby hotels: Five hotels are listed as nearby options to the Rotunda/City Center area.
  • Notable events: Occupy Oakland (2011) used the plaza as a main protest site and unofficially renamed it Oscar Grant Plaza.
  • Renaming status: Official name is Frank H. Ogawa Plaza; occasional unofficial renaming by protest movements (Oscar Grant Plaza in 2011).