--- description: Lake Merritt Boat House parking is $12 all day weekdays, $5 weekends and holidays, with 2-hour free street parking and Lake Merritt station 0.4 miles away. title: Parking Near Lake Merritt Boat House, Civic Center | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-b44cf2d9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Lake Merritt Boat House, Civic Center Landmark Parking · Civic Center, California · Lake Merritt Boat House Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1520 Lakeside Drive [Airport Parking (OAK)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/oak) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/civic-center) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/civic-center) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/civic-center) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/civic-center) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/civic-center) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/civic-center) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/civic-center) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/civic-center) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/civic-center) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/civic-center) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/civic-center) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/civic-center) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/civic-center) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/civic-center) Where Can I Park for Lake Merritt Boat House? Weekday parking at the Lake Merritt Sailboat House is $12 all day, while weekends and holidays are $5 all day. Two-hour free street parking is available around 1520 Lakeside Drive, but longer visits are better suited to official park parking. Lake Merritt station is 0.4 miles away and an 8-minute walk. Listen to article 5:12 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
1520 Lakeside Drive
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking in Oakland at 1309 Madison St., 317 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Lake Merritt, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
## Parking Near Civic Center [Affordable Parking in Oakland at 1309 Madison St. $7.00/day 317 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/affordable-parking-in-oakland-at-1309-madison-st-135887) [Affordable Parking at 1309 Madison St, Oakland CA $7.00/hr 317 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/affordable-parking-at-1309-madison-st-oakland-ca-135874) [Affordable Outdoor Parking in Oakland - 1330 Jackson St Lot $5.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/affordable-outdoor-parking-in-oakland-1330-jackson-121109) [Affordable Outdoor Parking in Oakland, CA - $5/Day $5.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/affordable-outdoor-parking-in-oakland-ca-5day-137221) [Affordable Outdoor Parking at 1440 Harrison St, Oakland $19.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/affordable-outdoor-parking-at-1440-harrison-st-oak-137247) [Secure Parking Lot in the Heart of Oakland, CA $200.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-parking-lot-heart-oakland-ca-200107) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Visitors at a city landmark](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-b44cf2d9.webp) Visitors at a city landmark Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@2050139) / Александр Чуракаев ## Parking at Lake Merritt Boat House on Lakeside Drive The City of Oakland lists weekday parking at the Lake Merritt Sailboat House at $12 all day, with the rate applying to drivers visiting the site in Lakeside near Civic Center. Weekend and holiday parking is $5, while special-event parking after 5pm is $10. Buses are charged $15 daily. (oaklandca.gov) The Lake Merritt Rowing Club identifies the boathouse at 1520 Lakeside Drive, adjacent to Lake Chalet Restaurant, and says 2-hour free street parking is available. (lakemerrittrowingclub.org) The official City listing is the clearest option for drivers planning an all-day visit, while the free spaces are better suited to a short stop within the posted limit. ## Nearby Parking Around Lakeside Park and Bellevue Avenue The City of Oakland lists parking inside Lakeside Park on Bellevue Avenue at $2 for two hours or $10 all day on weekdays. Weekend parking there is $5 all day. (oaklandca.gov) Bellevue Avenue is useful when the Lakeside Drive area is busy, particularly for visitors who want a designated park-side facility rather than a curb space. The Lake Merritt Rowing Club also points drivers toward the boathouse’s adjacent setting by Lake Chalet Restaurant, while its directions page identifies 1520 Lakeside Drive as the destination. (lakemerrittrowingclub.org) Street parking in the immediate area remains subject to the two-hour limit, so a longer outing is better matched to the official park parking options. Show map of Civic Center ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Site Parksy lists a driveway space at 1309 Madison Street, 317 yards away, for $7 an hour, plus a second listing at the same address for $7 a day. These two options suit different visit lengths while keeping the destination within a short walk of the site. Other listed choices include an outdoor lot at 1330 Jackson Street, 0.2 miles away, priced at $5 an hour; outdoor spaces at 1440 Harrison Street and elsewhere in Oakland, each 0.3 miles away, priced at $5 a day; and a secure parking lot 0.3 miles away for $200 a month. The hourly option is aimed at shorter stays, while the daily and monthly spaces are more suitable for extended parking. ## Busy Times and Street Rules by Lake Merritt Weekday parking pressure is shaped by the $12 all-day rate at the Lake Merritt Sailboat House, while weekends and holidays use the lower $5 all-day rate. (oaklandca.gov) Special events create a separate evening period, when parking after 5pm is $10. (oaklandca.gov) The Lake Merritt Rowing Club says 2-hour free street parking is available around 1520 Lakeside Drive. The City also lists weekday parking inside Lakeside Park on Bellevue Avenue at $2 for two hours, giving drivers another short-stay option. (oaklandca.gov) ## Walking From Lake Merritt Station to the Boathouse Lake Merritt station is the nearest listed station, 0.4 miles from the site and an 8-minute walk. The route brings public-transit users toward the Lakeside area without requiring a car to reach 1520 Lakeside Drive. The destination is 0.2 miles from Civic Center center and is in Lakeside, near Civic Center. Drivers who leave a car in the surrounding lots can use the same compact area on foot, while visitors arriving by rail can walk from Lake Merritt station directly toward the lakefront boathouse. Show street view near Lake Merritt Boat House ## Sources - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Lake Merritt Sailboat House](https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Parks-Facilities/Recreation-Centers/Lake-Merritt-Sailboat-House) - [Directions](https://www.lakemerrittrowingclub.org/boathouse) - [Lake Merritt Boating Center](https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/BoatingFacilities/f/439) - [Lake Merritt Boating Center](https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Parks-Facilities/Recreation-Centers/Lake-Merritt-Sailboat-House/Lake-Merritt-Boating-Center) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Lake Merritt Boat House? Weekday parking at the Lake Merritt Sailboat House is $12 all day, while weekends and holidays are $5 all day. Two-hour free street parking is available around 1520 Lakeside Drive, but longer visits are better suited to official park parking. Lake Merritt station is 0.4 miles away and an 8-minute walk. ### How Much Is Weekday Parking at Lake Merritt Boat House? The City of Oakland lists weekday parking at the Lake Merritt Sailboat House at $12 all day. The rate applies to drivers visiting the site in Lakeside near Civic Center. Buses are charged $15 daily, and special-event parking after 5pm is $10. ### Is There Free Street Parking Near the Boathouse? The Lake Merritt Rowing Club says 2-hour free street parking is available around 1520 Lakeside Drive, adjacent to Lake Chalet Restaurant. These spaces are better suited to a short stop within the posted limit. For a longer outing, official park parking is a better match. ### What Parking Is Available on Bellevue Avenue? Inside Lakeside Park on Bellevue Avenue, weekday parking is listed at $2 for two hours or $10 all day. Weekend parking there is $5 all day. Bellevue Avenue is useful when the Lakeside Drive area is busy or when visitors prefer a designated park-side facility rather than a curb space. ### Are There Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance? Parksy lists a driveway space at 1309 Madison Street, 317 yards away, for $7 an hour, plus another listing at the same address for $7 a day. Other choices include 1330 Jackson Street, 0.2 miles away, at $5 an hour, and 1440 Harrison Street, 0.3 miles away, at $5 a day. ### How Far Is Lake Merritt Station From the Boathouse? Lake Merritt station is the nearest listed station, 0.4 miles from the site and an 8-minute walk. 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