Lake Merritt Boating Center
๐ 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CALake Merritt Boating Center on Bellevue Avenue in Oakland is a City of Oakland facility on the 3.1-mile freshwater tidal lake at the center of the city, rated approximately 4.4 stars on Birdeye across 63 reviews, offering kayak, canoe, paddleboat, rowboat, and stand-up paddleboard rentals alongside adult and youth sailing instruction on one of the most centrally located bodies of water in any American city. The lake's protected, flat water makes it a forgiving environment for beginners and the boating center is a genuine community resource that has served Oakland residents for decades. The surrounding Lake Merritt park and the nearby Grand Lake neighborhood make it a natural hub for outdoor activity in the East Bay.
Classes at Lake Merritt Boating Center43 available
Kayaking & SUP
Sailing
Stand-Up Paddleboarding