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The Gardens at Lake Merritt

Lakeside

Wander seven acres of themed gardens where a 1,600-year-old juniper bonsai reigns supreme among fragrant herbs, native California blooms, and tranquil water features. Free, volunteer-tended, and blissfully removed from city bustle.

Free admission
Bonsai collection
Native plants
Volunteer-maintained

Tips

🌳"It felt like a runway for bonsai"
🐝check out the bee hotel garden
🌿Sensory Garden invites touching and smelling

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

+1 510-763-8409

Free

www.gardensatlakemerritt.org

Upcoming at The Gardens at Lake Merritt

Saturday, Jun 13
Saturday Morning Gardening

Saturday Morning Gardening

June 13 at 9:30am

Roll up your sleeves for Saturday morning gardening at Lake Merritt, where volunteers rotate through different sections each week—from the fragrant Sensory Garden to the striking Palmetum.

Gardens at Lake Merritt

Gardens at Lake Merritt

June 13 at 9:30am

Stroll through a different themed garden each Saturday morning, from aromatic Sensory to exotic Palmetum, Mediterranean blooms, and the elegant Front Entry. A peaceful lakeside escape that's completely free.

Saturday, Jun 27
Oakland Lakefest 2026

Oakland Lakefest 2026

June 27 at 8am

Oakland's biggest lakeside party returns with live music, local culture, and good vibes all day long. Spend a Saturday soaking up the sun at the Gardens while bands play and the city celebrates together.

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