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Lake Merritt is the 28th most walkable neighborhood in Oakland with 660 residents.

Lake Merritt has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Adams Point, Lakewide, Waverly, Civic Center, Merritt, Oakland Ave/Harrison St and Cleveland Heights.

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Walk Score of Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Lake Merritt.

Lake Merritt is the 28th most walkable neighborhood in Oakland with a Walk Score of 81.

The best Oakland neighborhoods for walkability are Downtown, Civic Center and Chinatown.

Lake Merritt Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Lake Merritt to other Oakland neighborhoods.

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Population
26 North Kennedy Tract 82 67 74 956
27 Paradise Park 82 54 76 2,317
28 Lake Merritt 81 66 90 660
29 Oakland Ave/Harrison St 81 62 80 5,776
30 Adams Point 81 62 83 7,973

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Lake Merritt. People in Lake Merritt can walk to an average of 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for FairylandFairyland has been a wonderful resource to the family-based community for as long as I can remember. In a Storybook-esque environment, Fairyland offers its patrons a whimsical experience. Plus they have adult nights once a year opening the park up to a 21 and up audience with adult beverages!

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Transit Score of Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options.

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Lake Merritt has good public transportation and about 1 bus lines passing through it.

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Bike Score of Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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thumbnail for Lakeside ParkOne of Oakland's largest parks, Lakeside park is a wonderful place to get some sun on a warm day or find a game of pickup soccer and volleyball.

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thumbnail for The PagodaOn any given day or night, you can find numerous community organizations congregating amongst their peers. On a less busy day, the Pagoda is a wonderful place to catch local musicians sharing their craft.

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