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Boating Rental Rates
Program Director: Sarah Herbelin
568 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone (510) 238-2196, Fax (510) 238-7199
sherbelin@oaklandnet.com

The following boats and small vessels are docked at the Lake Merritt Boating Center located on Lake Merritt, inside Lakeside Park. Enjoy the day outdoors on the Lake, for most rentals no certification is required, this does not apply to sailboats. In order to sail on the beautiful scenic Lake, you will need to provide sailing certifications.

Boat Rental Rates at Lake Merritt
Boat½hr1hrDeposit
Canoe$ 8$ 10
Pedal Boat$ 8$ 10$ 20
Row Boat$ 8$ 10
Kayak$ 10$ 20
Sailboat½hr1hrDeposit
El Toro$ 8$ 10
Sunfish$ 10$ 20
Capri$ 15$ 20
Hobie Holder$ 15$ 20
Laser/JY15$ 15$ 20
Catamaran$ 15$ 20
$2.00 Day Permit: to use your own boat or small vessel in Lake Merritt, absolutely no motor boats or motorized vessels allowed.

Note: Sailboats rented to experienced sailors only and must be rented ½ hour before the last rental time and return to the dock ½ hour before closing.

Boat Rental HoursMon ~ FriSat/Sun
Summer
(Jul - Aug)
10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm*10:30 am ~ 6:00 pm*
Fall
(Sep - Oct)
10:30 am ~ 5:00 pm*10:30 am ~ 5:00 pm*
Winter
(Nov - Feb)
Mon ~ Thurs
Closed*
Fri ~ Sun
10:30 am ~ 4:00 pm*
Spring
(Mar - Jun)
11:00 am ~ 4:00 pm*10:30 am ~ 5:00 pm*
*Time indicates when the last rental leaves dock.



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