The Gardens At Lake Merritt situated in the Lakeside Park is a group of beautiful gardens each with a specialty of its own. Home to a diverse flora from across the globe, this garden is visited by nature lovers and those with interest in botanical studies in large numbers. Bonsai Garden, Japanese Garden, Edible garden, Meditteranean Garden, Palm Garden, Rhododendron, Sensory Garden, Torii Gate Garden and Vireya Garden are the various gardens featured in The Gardens At Lake Merritt. This splendid venue plays host Annual Lights Festival every year where talented Bay Area Artists display illuminated art.
