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.
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| | Boat | | ½hr | | 1hr | | Deposit | | | Canoe | | | | $ 8 | | $ 10 | | | | | Pedal Boat | | $ 8 | | $ 10 | | $ 20 | | | | | Row Boat | | | | $ 8 | | $ 10 | | | | | Kayak | | | | $ 10 | | $ 20 | | | |
| | Sailboat | | ½hr | | 1hr | | Deposit | | | 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. |
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| Boat Rental Hours | | Mon ~ Fri | | Sat/Sun |
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Summer (Jul - Aug) | | 10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm* | | 10:30 am ~ 6:00 pm* |
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Fall (Sep - Oct) | | 10:30 am ~ 5:00 pm* | | 10:30 am ~ 5:00 pm* |
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Winter (Nov - Feb) | | Mon ~ Thurs Closed* | | Fri ~ Sun 10:30 am ~ 4:00 pm* |
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Spring (Mar - Jun) | | 11:00 am ~ 4:00 pm* | | 10:30 am ~ 5:00 pm* |
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*Time indicates when the last rental leaves dock.