Our whimsical 10-acre park is a magical fantasy world where young children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.
With close to 60 storybook sets, kid-size rides, friendly animals, and 10 acres of gardens, Fairyland is designed to delight visitors of all ages, but especially those under age 8. Come and stroll through our gates—or run through if you’re a child—and discover all that Fairyland has to offer.
Fairyland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fairyland General Admission:
Adult (ages 18+): $19 per person Child (ages 1-17): $17 per person Guests under age 1: FREE (no change)
Special Events: All special events, such as Halloween Jam and Fairy Winterland, are included with general admission.
We strongly suggest reserving your tickets in advance to ensure you get a spot. Walkups are discouraged.
As always, to enter Fairyland, adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by an adult.
ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: As you pull onto Bellevue Ave., there is a drop-off zone on the right-hand side past the parking kiosk. Guests may be dropped off at the white curb and follow the paved path up toward the main entrance. There are several parking spaces available for guests with accessibility placards. For parking, the City of Oakland charges $2 for two hours on weekdays and $10 for a full weekday. Weekend and holiday parking is $5.
Days with Fewer Guests: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays often have lower attendance and noise levels. Please note, however, that Monday holidays such as Presidents’ Day and Labor Day may be busy. See Park Hours for our seasonal schedule.
