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recreation

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Lake Merritt playgrounds located in Lakeside Park,
Snow Park, and in Eastshore Park (pictured above)
Oakland Running Festival, a behind-the-scenes look at the race's history and its Lake Merritt connection.  10:52

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Lake Merritt Recreation Links
Lake Merritt Boating Center
Lake Merritt Joggers and Striders
Lake Merritt Rowing Club
Oakland women's Rowing Club
Running for a Better Oakland
EaST bay front runners & walkers
Lindy By The Lake / Swing Dance
Oakland running festval
Oakland Lawn Bowling Club
Oakland Croquet Club
Oakland YellowJackets Biking

​The Oakland Croquet Club hosts a free introductory class on the Fourth Saturday of every month, starting at 10am.  Reservations are required and may be made by emailing 
[email protected].
Take an early morning virtual zip around the picturesque shoreline of Lake Merritt, a beloved Oakland landmark and along the way catch glimpses of the lake's rich history. This June 2020 video was part of a Covid virtual tours project at Lake Merritt, designed to provide a sense of exploration, fun and connection during the pandemic.    4:38
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Oakland Running Festival 2022
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Oakland Running Festival 2023

Photo Archive of Recreation Events (click on photo below to open)

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Oakland Lawn Bowling Club
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Dragonboat Festival
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LMA at Oakland Lawn Bowling
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Rowing Championships
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LMJS Couples Race
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Turkey Trot 5k
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Bay Trail to Lake Merritt, Bike Ride
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Oakland Yellow Jackets
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Oakland Grand Prix
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Halloween Fun Runs
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Oakland Running Festival

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  • Home
  • Gardens
  • Birds
  • Recreation
  • History
  • Necklace of Lights
  • 150th
  • LM Links
  • Volunteer
  • LM Advocates
  • LM Breakfast Club
  • Fairyland
  • Autumn Lights
  • R. Nature Cntr
  • LM Dispatch
  • LM Institute
  • LM Weed Warriors
  • LM Projects
  • Park Info
  • Oakland Band
  • Lakeside Art
  • Litter SOS
  • Homeless@LM
  • LM YouTube
  • Contact & Photo Archive