Lake Merritt
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Urban estuary and popular Oakland park.
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1 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lake Merritt Refuge
Welcome to Lake Merritt, the jewel of Oakland and my favorite place to just sit back, unplug, and watch the world go by. It's actually a tidal lagoon, designated as North America's first official wildlife refuge back in 1870. …
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| Type | Content |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 1 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.8078, -122.2599 |
| Last updated |
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