Lake Merritt - Wikipedia
WEBLake Merritt is a lake located in a large tidal lagoon basin in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is named after Samuel Merritt, Oakland's mayor in 1867–1869, who had the lagoon dammed turning the varying tidal lagoon into a stable salt-water lake. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
Lake Merritt Neighborhood in Oakland, CA | Facts & Activities
WEBEncircled by art deco buildings and 1950s flats, this saltwater and freshwater lake, fed by the estuary and bay, is the first official wildlife refuge in the United States.
Everything to know about Lake Merritt, Oakland's urban oasis - SFGATE
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Nestled between downtown Oakland and the Grand Lake neighborhood, Lake Merritt is named after Dr. Samuel Merritt, a physician who came west for the Gold Rush, becoming mayor of Oakland in...
Lake Merritt, The Jewel of Oakland
WEBLake Merritt is a tidal slough in the heart of Oakland. 3.4 miles in circumference, covering 155 acres of land. It is the nation's oldest wildlife refuge.
LakeMerritt.org - Home
WEBLake 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.
Lake Merritt - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBLake Merritt is a fantastic centerpiece for the city of Oakland. It's a nice place for locals and tourists alike. There's no better place in Oakland for a long walk or jog.
A Natural History of Oakland’s Lake Merritt - Bay Nature
WEBJan 1, 2001 · At the south end of the lake, the Oakland Civic Auditorium was created. The roadways brought in heavy traffic, and in 1925—in celebration of the encircling boulevard—Lake Merritt was gifted with its “Necklace of Lights.”
Lake Merritt - Oakland - LocalWiki
WEBLake Merritt, considered the "jewel" of Oakland, California, is a large 155 acre lake located east of Downtown Oakland. Technically a tidal lagoon, it connects to the bay via a channel and the estuary.
Lake Merritt | Oakland, CA
WEBLake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area consisting of 3.4 miles around the circumference of the lake, covering 155 acres of land.
History - LakeMerritt.org
WEBLake Merritt Iconic Moments notable structures completed, organizations formed 1867-69 Samuel Merritt becomes Oakland Mayor, leads movement to dam tidal estuary and install floodgate to create a stable lake, also lobbies state legislature to establish Wildlife Refuge