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Bookmark or Share- Lake Merritt Neighborhood in Oakland, CA | Facts & ActivitiesLake Merritt was the United States’ first official wildlife refuge (in 1870). If you only have three hours. Encircled 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.
- City of Oakland | Lake Merritt, The Jewel of OaklandOverview. Lake Merritt is 3.4 miles in circumference, covering 155 acres of land. The water depth varies based on the amount of water filtering in from the estuary and the amount of rainfall. Nearby parks and amenities to enjoy include: Green space at Snow Park. Abundant wildlife at Rotary Nature Center. Lakeside Gardens.
- Lake Merritt - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor927 reviews. #7 of 180 things to do in Oakland. Bodies of Water. Write a review. About. Saltwater lake in the middle of the city. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place. See options. All photos (501) Top ways to experience Lake Merritt and nearby attractions.
- LakeMerritt.org - HomeLake 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.
- A Natural History of Oakland’s Lake Merritt - Bay NatureLess than 200 years ago what is today Lake Merritt was a slough, the swampy north-pointing appendage (sometimes a finger, sometimes a hand) of San Antonio Creek, part of the tidal channel that would later become the Oakland Inner Harbor, and an integral piece of a 3960-acre watershed situated on a wide alluvial plain.
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