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. Newly revised 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.   Oakland Parks Reservation info.  

7 creeks flow into Lake Merritt Watershed ©Oakland Public Works

News, Updates, & Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Events Next 30+ days
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• Jan. 18, Gardens at Lake Merritt Volunteers, 9 - 12
• Jan. 20, MLK Day of Service Volunteering
• ​Jan. 20, Measure DD Community Coalition, 7:10
• Jan. 22,  ​​Lakeside Park Bird Walk (free), 9:30 a.m.​
• Jan. 26, ​ Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders 5k, 9 a.m.​
• Jan. 26, Performance Encore @ Bellevue Club, 7 - 9:30
• Jan. 27, Rotary Nature Center Friends meeting, 7 - 8:30
• Jan. 30, Lake Merritt Advocates Meeting, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
• Feb. 1, Cleveland Cascades Volunteering, 9 - 12
• Feb. 1, Gardens at Lake Merritt Volunteers, 9 - 12
• Feb. 12, ​ Park & Rec Advisory Commission, 4:30

MLK Day of Volunteer Service Projects
at Lake Merritt,  Monday January 20.
Lake Merritt Institute  meet at LM Boating Center 
Gardens at Lake Merritt   meet in the gardens
​LM Weed Warriors  meet near Camron Stanford House
Oakland Museum Green Team at Channel Park behind Laney

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62 Storm Drains flow into Lake Merritt

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Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland CA