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 tidal lagoon into a salt water lake.
Lake Merritt, The Jewel of Oakland
WEBLake Merritt, home to large breeding populations of herons, egrets, geese and ducks, is the oldest wildlife refuge on North America. Countless migratory birds make the lake their home during the winter months.
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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)
WEBIf you are visiting Oakland, Lake Merritt is a must-see. Besides it's obvious beauty, it's also a bird sanctuary! With a little over 3 miles in circumference, you get a nice walk along the water.
Everything to know about Lake Merritt, Oakland's urban oasis
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 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.
A Natural History of Oakland’s Lake Merritt - Bay Nature
WEBJan 1, 2001 — Swept up in a national movement dubbed “City Beautiful,” inspired by the 1893-1894 Chicago World’s Fair, Lake Merritt was dredged, diked, and directed into its new role as a showplace of a recreational park.