Park

Lake Merritt

Oakland, San Francisco

Lake Merritt in Oakland with the city and hills across the water
Photo: sfbaywalk / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A lake in the middle of Oakland, run by the city as part of Lakeside Park. The city's Lakeside Park page covers the park and its amenities.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Morning or late afternoon

Insider tip

The City of Oakland page for Lakeside Park lists what is open.

View on the interactive map Google Maps directions

What's on near Lake Merritt

Smaller local events at and near Lake Merritt

  • Oakland Turkey Trot Sports

    Thu 26 Nov · Lake Merritt

    A Thanksgiving morning run at Lake Merritt in Oakland.

    Map · Source: Visit Oakland events

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Nearby

Children's Fairyland Park · 7 min walk A storybook-themed park at 699 Bellevue Avenue beside Lake Merritt, with rides, live shows and animals aimed at young children. Oakland Museum of California Museum · 12 min walk A museum and garden at 1000 Oak Street that covers California art, history and natural science. Fox Theater Nightlife · 16 min walk A concert venue at 1807 Telegraph Avenue in Uptown Oakland, operated by Another Planet Entertainment. Jack London Square Landmark · 24 min walk A waterfront and marina area on the Oakland estuary with restaurants, shops, the Amtrak station and Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon. Morcom Rose Garden Park · 24 min walk A city rose garden in North Oakland. Rockridge Market Hall Market · 4.4 km away An indoor marketplace at 5655 College Avenue in Rockridge, made up of eight owner-operated food shops.

Around Oakland

Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, the Fox, the hills

Oakland has 11 places on the map. It runs from Jack London Square on the estuary up past Lake Merritt to the parks and science centre in the hills.

Oakland has 11 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 4 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 day trips, 1 landmark, 1 bar and 1 market. Read the Oakland guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Lake Merritt?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Lake Merritt?
Morning or late afternoon.

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