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Lake Merritt

Downtown Oakland

Oakland's urban oasis offers a 3.4-mile loop for jogging, walking, and biking around a tidal lagoon where you can spot egrets, cormorants, and gardens. Close to BART, museums, and Laney College.

Scenic urban lake
Jogging and walking paths
Bird sanctuary
Downtown Oakland oasis

Lake Merritt

800 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

Upcoming at Lake Merritt

Sunday, Jun 14
Trash Falcons

Trash Falcons

June 14 at 9am

Do some good while soaking up morning sun at Lake Merritt. Trash Falcons provides bags and pickers, you bring the energy for a weekly cleanup that leaves the lake a little better than you found it.

Tuesday, Jun 30
Slowkland Lake Merritt Loop slow roll group ride

Slowkland Lake Merritt Loop slow roll group ride

June 30 at 5:30pm

Roll through Oakland at a leisurely pace with fellow cyclists of all stripes. This monthly ride showcases protected bikeways in progress while connecting Lake Merritt to downtown, no spandex required.

Lake Merritt Loop slow roll group ride

Lake Merritt Loop slow roll group ride

June 30 at 5:30pm

Roll through Oakland's newest protected bike lanes on this chill monthly ride. All ages and abilities welcome for this easy cruise highlighting the Lake Merritt Loop campaign's progress.