Love our Lake! Come out on Sunday to celebrate the beautiful new Lake Merritt!

Watch the new overpass and Lake inlet expansion timelapse!

Love Our Lake Day

Sunday, June 9

Lake Merritt, Lakeside Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

 Enjoy a fun-packed Sunday around Lake Merrittas Love Our Lake Day celebrates Oakland's investment through Measure DD that has transformed the lake.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., pedal or stroll around the lake and explore in a family-friendly setting at Oaklavía -  Oakland Sunday Streets. The free, festive event will  enrich three miles of car-free streets with recreational and cultural activities.

At 2 p.m., join Mayor Jean Quan and the Measure DD Community Coalition on the south end of the lake for the Lake Merritt Boulevard Grand Opening Celebration showcasing a beautiful new amphitheater and four-acre park.

www.loveourlakeday.com  

A picture from Ivy Hill's meet with the Beat Patrol Police Officers

A picture from Sunday, June 2, 2013 on Ivy Hill & 7th Ave. 
Great turn out from the residents, met with the Beat Patrol Sgt and his Officer. 
Over 40 people showed up!
Steve Ma from East Lake Merritt Bella Vista

Beautification Update - Great work Neighbors! & Thanks to Mayor Quan and Dr Floyd Huen!

We enjoyed another great beautification day with the Lake Neighbors on the corner median at 6th Ave at East 19th Street. Check out these great pictures!
AND - fun side note, Mayor Quan and her husband, Dr Floyd Huen showed up to help and spent the day with us! They even stayed for hot dogs in our front yard post planting! ;)

Huge thanks to those who came out: Laura, Steve, Marina, Debra, Carol, Robert, Christina, David, Mayor Quan & Dr. Huen and the little ones Wendy, Samantha and Noki!! (and Kelsey and Heather for the plant and food donations!)
GO OAKLAND!

Thanks for donating all these great plants, neighbor Kelsey!!

Mayor Quan showing up  (on the left!)