Welcome to LakeMerritt.org
​Lake Merritt in Oakland, California is one of the most unique urban spaces in the United States. Its three mile Necklace of Lights shoreline in the center of an exceptionally diverse city is a special place where nature and nurture migrate and mingle daily. This tidal lagoon is home to the United States' oldest designated wildlife refuge dating from 1870. 

lakemerritt.org celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023 -- 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 promotes stewardship of the lake and serves as the portal for the LM Advocates, a coalition of LM organizations.
Underlined words are links.

• 150th info on LM History and stewardship of LM
• Birds and Gardens webpages showcase the lake park's natural diversity. Visual guide to lakeside birds. Documentary on the Gardens.
• Lake Merritt Links lists advocacy organizations in support of the lake & the lakeside area.
• History Timeline, LM iconic moments, notable structures completed, organizations formed 
• ​Volunteer listings of LM organizations in need of volunteers
• ​Rotary Nature Center lists nature activities, and links to Audubon, iNaturalist, LM STEM Projects...
• Recreation links opportunities for boating, biking, croquet, lawn bowling, running
• LM Projects Measures DD and Q improvements
• View Park Info, map & info on rental fees, parking, grilling and restroom locations.
• Contact for LM questions, comments, and/or suggestions.
• Archives -- NowAndLens.com photos of projects and events at LM
• Videos -- YouTube videos of events and projects at LM​​​​​​​​ ​

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

PROBLEMS? ​Download the app OAK 311 to report littering, down trees/branches, unsafe conditions, park rule violations... ​

Autumn Lights Festival's radiant beauty and captivating fusion of visual art and luminous wonder is returning October 12 - 14. 

---

Ongoing Events ​​​​​​
Gardens at LM open M-F, 8-3; Sat/Sun 8-5
Children's Fairyland open Wed - Sunday, 10-4 
Master Gardener Mon. 9:30-11:30; Wed & Fri 11 - 1​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​Rotary Nature Center, open Fri & Sat 11 - 2​
​Friday Nights at Oakland Museum, Fri. 5 - 9pm
​Grand Lake Farmer's Market, Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
​​Freedom Vendor's Market, Sat&Sun at El Embarcadero​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Upcoming Events ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Sept. 27, ​​ Lakeside Park Bird Walk, 9:30​​
• Sept. 30, LM Weed Warrior Volunteers, 9 - 12
• Sept. 30, Lindy by the Lake, 18th/Lakeshore, 10:30-2
• Sept30/Oct1 Fairyland "Latinex Heritage" 10-4
• October 11,  Park & Rec Commission, 4:30 - 6​​​​
• October 12 - 14, Autumn Lights Festival
• Oct 20-22, Fairyland "Halloween Jam" 10-4
• October 22, LM Joggers & Striders  5k, 9 a.m.
• October 25, ​​ Lakeside Park Bird Walk, 9:30​​
• ​Oct 27-29, Fairyland "Halloween Jam" 10-4
• October 28, LM Weed Warrior Volunteers, 9 - 12
• October 28, Oakland Croquet free lessons 10am resrv req​

​INFORMAL ACTIVITIES
Dog owners and their pets have a late afternoon meet-up in the Lakeside Park field next to Fairyland
Roller bladers/skaters meet-up afternoon and evenings in the Lakeside Park Sailboat House parking lot.
Drum Circle meets weekend afternoons at the Pergola

LM NEWS:  The City of Oakland installed a new aeration fountain located near the Pergola -- one piece of an ongoing effort to maintain healthy conditions for fish and wildlife at the Lake... info

---

---

---