Welcome Lake Merritt in Oakland, California is one of the most unique urban spaces in the United States. Its three mile heart-shaped shoreline in the center of an exceptionally diverse city is the place for man and nature to migrate and mingle daily. This tidal lagoon is also home to the oldest designated wildlife refuge (1870) in the United States.

lakemerritt.org is an independent, ad-free site with current information about Lake Merritt and links to the volunteer groups and advocacy agencies working for the common good of the lake and the lake area community. It also serves as the portal for the LM Advocates, a coalition of LM organizations.
Underlined words are links.

• ​View Calendar for on-going activities and things to do​
• Lake Merritt Links lists important advocacy organizations in support of the lake & the lakeside area.
• ​Volunteer page is being developed and will coordinate LM events involving volunteering
• Birds and Gardens webpages showcase the lake park's natural diversity. Also, visual guide to lakeside birds.
• Recreation links opportunities for boating, biking, croquet, lawn bowling, running and acro-yoga
• LM Projects has current info on Measure DD improvements
• View Park Info, map & info on rental fees, parking, grilling and restroom locations.
• Contact for LM questions, comments, and/or suggestions.
• Archives has photos of past projects and events at LM

FAQOakland Parks permit and rental phone contact is 
​510-238-3187.

7 creeks flow into Lake Merritt Watershed ©Oakland Public Works

62 Storm Drains flow into Lake Merritt

News, Updates, & Upcoming Events:

​​​​​Upcoming Events Next 30+ days
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• March 24, Bellevue Club Performance Encore, 7-9:30 p.m.
• March 27, ​Lakeside Park Bird Walk (free), 9:30 a.m.
• ​March 30, LM Weed Warriors Volunteers, 9 - 12​​
• April 6, ​Gardens at Lake Merritt Volunteers, 9 - 12
• April 10,​​ Park & Rec Advisory Commission, 4:30
• ​April 20, 25th Oakland Earth Day LM sites TBA
• April 20-21, Bunny Weekend at Fairyland
• April 27, BioBlitz at Lake Merritt, 10 - 3:30
• April 28, LM Joggers & Striders Race, 9 -11
  
• April 28, 2019 Hillside Gardener Tour, 11 - 5

​Lakeside Green Street Project-Construction update

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Tora Rocha receives KPIX  Jefferson Award for her Pollinator Posse community work. March 7.

April 20-21: Bunny Weekend at Fairyland. Meet one of Fairyland's own bunny stars and spend time with Critters by the Bay's walk-around bunny characters. Plus: The Tap-Dancing Easter Bunnies perform in Aesop's Playhouse (one show only, April 20, 11:30 a.m.). Free with Fairyland admission.

Bird Walk Free Lakeside Park bird walks the fourth Wednesday of each month. Lead by knowledgable and experienced Audubon guides. Meet at geodesic dome near the Nature Center, March. 27, 9:30 a.m.. Birding list in Birds
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Oakland Running Festival returns to the lake area March 24. Marathon, Half Marathon, 4 Person Relay, 5k, Kids Fun Run. 
To register & more information go to oaklandmarathon.com

OAKLAND named one of the 28 best places to visit
​in 2019 by National Geographic Travel. 

Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland CA

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