Children's Fairyland
About This Place
America's first storybook theme park, located on the shores of Lake Merritt. Enchanting fairy-tale sets, puppet shows, gentle rides, and a petting zoo. The inspiration for Disneyland, it's perfectly sized for young children.
Info
Age Range
0-2, 2-5, 5-8
Venue Type
Outdoor
Price Level
$
Best Time
Weekday mornings, spring and fall
Parking
Lakeside Park lot off Bellevue Avenue. Street parking around Lake Merritt.
Tips
Magic Key unlocks audio storyboxes throughout the park. Puppet shows are included with admission. Fairy Winterland, a 20-year Oakland tradition, adds holiday lights, crafts, and holiday displays on the final weekends of December
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