The Piedmont Recreation Department held its fifth annual Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont day at Witter Field and the new community pool, where aquatics athletes for the first time were able to demonstrate skills in the water.
Girls from 2-18 throughout the Bay Area tried their hand at sports from field hockey to flag football to roller derby at 31 interactive demo stations, with guidance from athletes and coaches. New sports this year include badminton, curling, diving, parkour, water polo, and adaptive skiing. The overcast day made for a chilly start, but did not hold anyone back from enjoying the chance to try something new.
The Piedmont Fire Department hosted an area with ropes and weights 
Rugby with the Cal Women’s Rugby team 
A girl plays basketball at the Golden State Valkryies area 
High jump success 
A 4 year old learns some basics of fencing with a captain of the West Berkeley Fencing Club 
Boxing with Vertical Skillz Outreach
With the new community pool now open, the participants also got a chance to watch divers, swimmers, and water polo players show off their sports. Five-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Dana Vollmer-Grant was able for the first time to demonstrate her sport in the water.
Play Like a Girl+ 2026 feature meet-and-greets with former WBNA player Oderah Chidom, and other professional women athletes and Olympians.
Participlants check in for the event 
DBFL was one of the event sponsors