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Lake Merritt

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

Lake Merritt