Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge, Oakland

Name: Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge
Address: 600 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, 94612, United States
Telephone: +1 510-238-3739

#55 among attractions in Oakland

Park, Relax in park, Nature and wildlife

Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge

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Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge (address: 600 Bellevue Ave) is a place located in Oakland (California state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park, nature and wildlife.

It is situated at an altitude of 3 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°48'23"N latitude and 122°15'18"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Grand Avenue & Staten Avenue (bus, 5 min walk), 19th Street Oakland (metro, 20 min walk), Oakland-Jack London Square (train, 32 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County (neoclassical architecture, 3 min walk), The Junior Center of Art and Science (museum, 3 min walk), Lake Merritt (park, 5 min walk).

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°48'23"N, 122°15'18"W

Address

600 Bellevue AveCentral Oakland (Adams Point)Oakland 94612 United States

Contact

+1 510-238-3739

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Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Fairyland, Camron-Stanford House, Lake Merritt, Cathedral of Christ the Light.

~1690 ftNW
Theme park, Amusement park, Cafe
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oakland, California, Children's Fairyland holds the distinction of being a whimsical amusement park designed specifically for young children and their families. Since its doors opened in 1950, this 10-acre outdoor park has captured the...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Camron-Stanford House, Oakland
14 min walk • The Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once surrounded Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. It was the home to a series of influential families, and in 1907, became the city's first museum.
~1020 ftSW
City staple for walks, picnics and boating
Lake Merritt, Oakland
5 min walk • Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
0.5 miNW
Unique church made of wood and glass
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
14 min walk • The Cathedral of Christ the Light, also called Oakland Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland in Oakland, California. It is the seat of the Bishop of Oakland.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Oakland Museum of California, Oakland
18 min walk • The Oakland Museum of California or OMCA is an interdisciplinary museum dedicated to the art, history, and natural science of California, located adjacent to Oak Street, 10th Street, and 11th Street in Oakland, California. The museum contains more than 1.8 million objects...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland
19 min walk • Kaiser Convention Center is a historic, publicly owned multi-purpose building located in Oakland, California. The facility includes a 5,492-seat arena, a large theater, and a large ballroom.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland
15 min walk • The Grand Lake Theatre is a historic movie palace located at 3200 Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue in the Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland, California.
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Oakland
21 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 3,040-seat Art Deco concert hall located at 2025 Broadway in Downtown Oakland. When it was built in 1931, it was the largest multi-purpose theater on the West Coast, seating 3,476.
~560 ftN
Neoclassical architecture
Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, Oakland
3 min walk • The Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, at 525 Bellevue Ave. in Oakland, California, was built in 1928–29. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It has also been known as The Bellevue Club, as Women's Athletic Club, and as Bellevue Club Building.
0.5 miNE
Park
Splash Pad Park, Oakland
13 min walk • Splash Pad Park is the name of several parks containing a splash pad. The original is in Oakland, California, along Lake Park Ave, between Grand Ave and Lakeshore Ave, and north of the 580 Freeway.
~580 ftW
37°48'23"N • 122°15'25"W
The Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland
3 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge open?

Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge?

Nearby attractions include Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, Oakland (3 min walk), The Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland (3 min walk), Lake Merritt, Oakland (5 min walk), Oakland Lawn Bowling Club, Oakland (5 min walk).

How to get to Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge:

Bus

Grand Avenue & Staten Avenue • Lines: 12, 805 (5 min walk)
Grand Avenue & Perkins Street • Lines: 12, 805, Nl (5 min walk)

Metro

19th Street Oakland • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (20 min walk)
Lake Merritt • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange (22 min walk)

Train

Oakland-Jack London Square (32 min walk)