Type | Artificial lake and park |
Built | 1870 |
Location | San Francisco, California, USA |
Initial purpose | Water and power supply |
Present-day use | Recreation, tourism, and cultural attraction |
Popular activities | Boating • running • picnicking • wildlife viewing |
Cultural attractions | Oakland Museum of California • Children's Fairyland • Lakeside Park |
Adjacent neighborhoods | Oakland • Chinatown • Uptown • Old Oakland |
Eco-friendly initiatives | Wetland restoration • urban bird habitat • community garden |