Lake Merritt Boating Center

Other Places in Oakland, California

4.3 (35)

Category	Other Places · Canoe & kayak rental service, Padel club, Sailing school, Youth center
Address	568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Street	Bellevue Avenue
Area	Oakland, California
Phone	(510) 238-2196
Google rating	4.3 (35)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Sep 22, 2026

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11 am–5 pm
Thursday	11 am–5 pm
Friday	11 am–5 pm
Saturday	11 am–5 pm
Sunday	11 am–5 pm

About Lake Merritt Boating Center

Lake Merritt Boating Center is an other place in Oakland, California. It is listed at 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, which places it among the local businesses of Oakland that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under canoe & kayak rental service, padel club, sailing school, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (510) 238-2196. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, oaklandca.gov.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 35 reviews.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Steph Wesolowski 3 months ago

Drove all the way there only to find they were closed for the day, and didn’t bother to update their website.

Fabio Caironi a year ago

1. Staff doesn’t remind you to pass by the counter to get your deposit back after returning the boat. They have you sign a clause to give up refunds in the next day. I guess that’s how they make their extra cash. 2. Website says they’re open until 6pm. Arrived there at 4:30pm on a Wednesday and the gates were closed. 3. I tried the pedal boat and the canoe, both could have used better maintenance.

Ton T Edited 3 years ago

There is a sailing club here with boat rentals but two of the docks here are public and are always open. You can park your car nearby and launch your own kayak or canoe for free from the public docks. Entrance on to the road to the boathouse requires a park fee, and the lake is connected to the bay and impacted by tides.

Alice Wolf 4 years ago

Great place to rent a boat. The parking lot is a fun roller skating venue and the site of a lot of community events as well.

Megan Ramey 6 years ago

Rent a kayak, canoe or sailboat at this recently renovated community boating center. This is a great way to see Oakland from the water.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Merritt Boating Center located?

Lake Merritt Boating Center is at 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, in Oakland, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Lake Merritt Boating Center?

Lake Merritt Boating Center is listed as an other place and is also tagged on Google as canoe & kayak rental service, padel club, sailing school.

What are the hours of Lake Merritt Boating Center?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11 am–5 pm; Thursday: 11 am–5 pm; Friday: 11 am–5 pm; Saturday: 11 am–5 pm; Sunday: 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Lake Merritt Boating Center open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–5 pm.

What is the phone number of Lake Merritt Boating Center?

You can call Lake Merritt Boating Center at (510) 238-2196.

How is Lake Merritt Boating Center rated on Google?

Lake Merritt Boating Center has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 35 reviews.

Does Lake Merritt Boating Center have a website?

Yes, the website of Lake Merritt Boating Center is oaklandca.gov (linked on this page).