From our Friends of the Lake Merritt Japanese Garden
This is a photograph of the last section of fence that was constructed surrounding the Lake Merritt Japanese Garden. The next section will be completed in a few weeks. Gradually all of the old fence will be replaced, thanks to a grant from The Creative Work Fund, a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation.
The Friends of Lake Merritt Japanese Garden were able to apply for the grant because they are a fiscal account and member organization of Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation. FOPR manages fiscal accounts for groups who want to improve their communities but don’t have 501(c)(3) status.
From Lake Merritt Boating Center of the City of Oakland Office of Parks & Recreation
Through the Lake Merritt Boating Center the City of Oakland‘s Office of Parks & Recreation provides the public with affordable opportunities to experience the world of water sports. Recreational programs are designed to physically and mentally engage participants as they master new skills and build self-confidence. In addition to a comprehensive skills component, each session focuses on safe boating and teambuilding.
Your support can provide Youth School Group Boating Scholarships to Oakland youth from schools with need. Most of the youth we seek scholarships for are from Title 1 Schools and do not have funds for even our modest costs. These youngsters are taught safe boating techniques while learning the teamwork that comes from being literally all in the same boat.