Lake Merritt
The country's oldest wildlife refuge, with a path all the way around, and Children's Fairyland and free gardens on its banks.
Kid essentials
- Monday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thursday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday
- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
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