Located in Tilden Park, Lake Anza is surrounded by great walking trails. Lake Anza has a sandy beach has lifeguards during the swim season. There are fees when a lifeguard is on duty and payment can be made with a credit or debit card.   Duri... more
The 315-acre Lake Chabot is stocked with trout and catfish. There are also bass, crappie, and other fish. A popular event is the annual spring fishing derby. The several fishing piers include one with access for the disabled, and there is a wheelchai... more
Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon that lies just east of downtown Oakland. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. A popular 3.1 mile (5 km) walking and jogging path runs along its perimeter. It is historically significant as the Un... more
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Off Lake Merritt Boulevard, near the lake's most southwest corner, sits the open air Lake Merritt Amphitheater. The paved walking path that runs around Lake Merritt protrudes at this spot to provide an adequate stage area. Most of the time it's jus... more
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. At a surface elevation of 6,225 ft (1,897 m), it straddles the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North... more
Lakeside Park is best known for Lake Merritt which is one of the most celebrated and accessible parks in Oakland with hundreds of visitors enjoying the park and its unique amenities daily. There are so many enjoyable activities and places to have an... more
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Lakeside Park Garden Center (Marsha J. Corprew Memorial) at Lake Merritt was founded in the 1950's serving as a cultural and educational center through the efforts of Oakland East Bay Garden Center and the City. The Lakeside Park Garden Center is cen... more
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Do you like success stories? I would like to share with you a story about an amazing woman. She is easy to research, just Google her name, Orunamamu or Yellow Legs and you will find stories, video and comments from many people whose lives h... more
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All adults can profit from instruction and are eligible for admission to Laney College. The college is located 1 block from the Lake Merritt Bart station. Laney College is an institution in Oakland, providing lifelong learning opportunities in aca... more
The June Steingart Gallery at Laney College provides an accessible and professionally managed art gallery, reflecting the rich cultural diversity that exists on the Laney campus and the sorrounding Bay Area community. Changing contemporary art exhibi... more
Laptop Lounge provides business owners, entrepreneurs and home office professionals an address to use for their business, a great place to come work with as-needed office space and support services, and perhaps most importantly, a community of &ldquo... more
Children's play areas, connection to walking trails, open turf area, picnic areas, restrooms, sand volleyball court, swimming (May-September), tennis. Larkey Park is also home to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum and the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society... more
The mission of Las Lomas High School is to foster an equitable community that values respect, achievement, and honesty. Our students will be creative thinkers who contribute as global citizens and lead with resilience. more
The Laurel District is one of the many culturally diverse neighborhoods in Oakland, California. It is situated between the foot of the Oakland hills and Mills College. It lies at an elevation of 226 feet (69 m). At the heart of the neighborhood lies... more
The Laurel District is one of the many culturally diverse neighborhoods in Oakland. It is situated between the Oakland hills and Mills College. At the heart of the neighborhood lies MacArthur Blvd., a bustling shopping area with annual festivals and... more
Our vision is to become a full-service community-based school in which students experience the joy of learning and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in college and career. Our mission at Laurel is to foster the growth of the wh... more
The Lefty Gomez Recreation Center is available for renting, equipped with a full kitchen - good for wedding receptions, birthday, meetings and last services. Baseball Fields:  There are 3 fields and 1 has lights for night games.  more
A pristine wooded canyon is protected in this 290-acre parkland near Merritt College in Oakland. Restoration is in progress along Rifle Range Creek along Leona Trail to reduce erosion and protect the riparian ecosystem. Dogs and humans are not allowe... more
Leydecker Park is located at on Bay Farm Island. The park has: Barbecue Pits Basketball Courts Drinking Fountain Lighted Field Multi-Purpose Athletic Field Parking Lot Picnic Area Playground Recreation Center Restrooms Tennis Courts... more
Since our founding in 1883 as the first racially integrated orphanage in Northern California, Lincoln has impacted the lives of children and families through evolving programs. Today, we provide preventative, individualized and comprehensive support... more
Recreation Center and picnic areas can be rented, play lot, baseball / softball field, soccer field, basketball, pickleball court, volleyball court, bocceball, handball court, and exercise equipment / circuit. Rose garden. The swimming pool at Lin... more
Lincoln Square Recreation Center is centrally located near public transportation with a lighted outdoor playground and two custom designed rubber-surfaced play areas with ADA accessibility. more
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Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks are open, green spaces close to downtown Pleasanton. more
Live Oak Park, the site of several community festivals, offers a range of recreational opportunities, with basketball and tennis courts, a community center, and tot and school-age play areas. Features of the Park include: - Paths through grov... more
In 1973, the Livermore Heritage Guild was founded in reaction to the impending demolition of the Southern Pacific Depot building. A group of local citizens realized that there were a number of historically valuable buildings and sites that would disa... more
The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is dedicated to advance, protect and promote the quality wines, vineyards and experiences of the Livermore Valley Wine Country. more
Whether you're headed for college or graduate school, planning for higher education is a unique opportunity to shape and launch your future. But with the admissions process more complex and competitive than ever before, applying to college often crea... more
A nonprofit cultural arts academy, a band, a production studio, and a community space for youth and families, working together to amplify our Mexican roots here in the Bay Area and beyond. more
Mandeville Tip County Park is on Singapore Island, near Mandeville Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta located about 15 miles northwest of Stockton, in central California in the United States. The island lies between the Old River to the west... more
Mare Island is a peninsula in the United States in the city of Vallejo, California, about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of San Francisco. The Napa River forms its eastern side as it enters the Carquinez Strait juncture with the east side of San Pablo Ba... more
The Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215-acre park located at the south end of Mare Island on land that formerly served as the U.S. Navy's first Naval Ammunition Depot, founded in 1857.  Mare Island boasts some of the most undiscove... more
Our Adult Education classes are a popular alternative to traditional overcrowded adult schools and college classrooms. Returning students prefer our small classes because of the personalized attention to individual learning styles, the friendly but e... more
Located off Monarch Bay Drive near Fairway Drive, this 30-acre regional park that borders the beautiful San Leandro Shoreline. Amenities include picnic areas with barbecue grills, play apparatus, three newly renovated large group picnic areas, a larg... more
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Considered a home away from home for a hand full of Berkeley High students and the home of a section of the world wide and world renowned Peace Wall is Berkeley's Martin Luther King Jr. Park. It's a fairly small park but it certainly has it's share o... more
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Next to the commercial bustle of Oakland International Airport is a 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay At the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Swan Way is the... more
Established in 1876, Martinez is the County seat of Contra Costa County.  By the time of its incorporation, Martinez had evolved into one of the area's most significant trading posts & shipping ports. more
Martinez Waterfront Park is located off Joe Di Maggio Drive. This large open space has wonderful scenery and amenities aplenty. The picnic tables are often reserved for birthday parties. AMENITIES: Amphitheater Baseball/Softball Field(s) Bocce... more
The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) is one of the world’s preeminent centers for collaborative research, with approximately 1,700 mathematical scientists visiting the center each year. From its beginning in 1982, the Institute h... more