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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lake_MerrittLake Merritt - Wikipedia

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   Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is named after Samuel Merritt, Oakland's mayor (1867–1869), who built a dam turning the tidal lagoon into a salt water lake. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It is historically significant as the United States' first ...

   • Max. depth: 10 feet (3.0 m)
   • Surface elevation: 43 feet (13 m)

   • Surface area: 140 acres (0.57 km²)
   • Location: East of downtown Oakland

2. www.oaklandca.gov › topics › lake-merritt-the-jewelCity of Oakland | Lake Merritt, The Jewel of Oakland

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   Learn about the history, wildlife, and attractions of Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge and a tidal slough in the San Francisco Bay. Explore the lake's islands, gardens, boating center, nature center, and more.

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     Affordable housing breaks ground by Lake Merritt after a decade of ‘twists and turns’

     Relief and excitement reverberated at the groundbreaking for an affordable housing project near Lake Merritt on Tuesday. Nonprofit developer East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, or EBALDC, is beginning construction on a 91-unit building for low-income residents,

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     Vandals are targeting Lake Merritt's historic lampposts

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     Crews break ground on new affordable housing development near Lake Merritt

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     Nature, art, and patience at Lake Merritt's Bonsai Garden

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     Plan for protected bike lanes along Oakland's Grand Avenue raising red flags for businesses

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4. www.lakemerritt.orgLakeMerritt.org - Home

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   LakeMerritt.org is a portal for information and resources about Lake Merritt, a tidal lagoon and wildlife refuge in Oakland, California. Find out about the lake's history, nature, recreation, events, projects, and volunteer opportunities.

5. www.visitoakland.com › neighborhoods › lake-merrittLake Merritt Neighborhood in Oakland, CA | Facts & Activities

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   Lake Merritt is a scenic saltwater lake and the first official wildlife refuge in the US. Enjoy gondola rides, salsa dancing, gardens, museums, and more in this relaxed and diverse area.

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   What is Lake Merritt known for?

   • Lake Merritt is a tidal slough that is part of the San Francisco Bay. In 1869, Dr. Samuel Merritt donated 155 acres that included the headwaters of "Indian Slough" and money to build a dam at the 12th Street Bridge, across the "neck" of the inlet. This created the present day lake. It became known as "Merritt's Lake" and later as Lake Merritt.

   City of Oakland | Lake Merritt, The Jewel of Oakland

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   Is Lake Merritt a treasure and liability?

   • "Oakland: Lake Merritt's improving wildlife a treasure and liability". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 3, 2019. ^ Simons, Eric. "This Animal Has Never Been Seen Away From Lake Merritt — But It's Not From Oakland - The Weird, the Rare and the Ugly". Bay Nature. Retrieved August 3, 2019. ^ Lake Merritt Park Master Plan, 2002, pg. III-21.

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   How long is Lake Merritt?

   • 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is named after Samuel Merritt, Oakland's mayor (1867–1869), who built a dam turning the tidal lagoon into a salt water lake. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.

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   Where is Lake Merritt?

   • Looking Southwest across Lake Merritt. In the distance are the Rene C. Davidson Alameda County Court House and Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. At the right is the Bellevue-Staten Building. 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown.

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7. baynature.org › article › loving-lake-merrittA Natural History of Oakland’s Lake Merritt - Bay Nature

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   Jan 1, 2001 · Learn how a former slough became a lake and a wildlife refuge, and how it evolved into a popular urban park and a home for diverse birds and plants. Explore the history, ecology, and culture of Lake Merritt, the nation's largest body of salt water within a city limit.

8. www.sfgate.com › local › articleEverything to know about Lake Merritt, Oakland's urban oasis

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   May 22, 2023 · Find it: Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610; 510-452-2259. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Admission: $16 per person, check website for ...

9. www.visitcalifornia.com › experience › lake-merrittLake Merritt - Visit California

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   Fed by the adjacent Oakland Estuary, saltwater Lake Merritt is a popular spot, and the 3.5-mile/5.6-km path that circles the lake is always filled with locals jogging before work, stretching their legs at lunchtime, or watching the lakes “necklace of lights”—more than 4,000 lightbulbs on 126 lampposts—blink on at the end of the day ...

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