Thank you to all of you who came out and supported our Autumn Lights Festival 2016! Almost 9000 of you came, saw and wondered at the light and magic created by our generous Bay Area artists to support our garden. Even in the rain on Saturday, thousands came and enjoyed the mist and sparkles that the rare moisture added to the evening. We love you all, and thanks for loving us! See you next October, tickets will go in sale September 1st.
The Green Heart of Oakland for Fifty Years
Discover the hidden jewel in the city of Oakland,
a seven-acre collection of themed gardens.
The Gardens are open daily:
Winter
Starting November
Monday – Friday
8AM -3PM
Entry is free!
Spring
Starting March
Monday – Friday
8AM -5:30PM
Entry is free!
666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, California
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NEW Volunteer Positions available!
Click below to learn more about these exciting opportunities and to apply!
Volunteer Ambassador
Volunteer Coordinator
Garden Docent Coordinator
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Donate To The Gardens!
NOTE: You'll be making a secure, tax-deductible, credit-card donation through Square Marketplace.
Oakland-East Bay Garden Center, Inc. (OEBGC, Inc.) is the fiscal agent for the Friends of The Gardens at Lake Merritt. OEBGC, Inc is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, Tax ID # 94-6102783.