Lake Merritt Sailboat House is adjacent to the nation’s largest salt water tidal lake, Lake Merritt, it is also the home to Oakland’s oldest wild life preserve. Built in 1954, this unique landmark houses the Lake Merritt Boating Center, Lake Merritt Institute and various Rowing Clubs. Conveniently located in the center of Downtown Oakland and situated in Lakeside Park, it is easily accessible to highway and public transportation with plenty of off-street parking and its own parking lot.