VISIT THE
Bonsai Garden at
Lake Merritt
We are a living art museum showcasing some of the finest bonsai in the United States. Nestled within Oakland’s Lake Merritt Lakeside Park, the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) is home to around 160 bonsai trees, and suiseki viewing stones. These treasures captivate both bonsai enthusiasts and the general public alike. We warmly invite you to visit us!
Celebrate World Bonsai Day May 10, 2025.
The BGLM is a nonprofit subsidiary of the Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF), a 501 (c)(3) educational organization.
Visiting Information
FREE ADMISSION
Hours of operation
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Friday11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday12:00 to 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED
- New Year’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
For all inclement weather conditions, please call (510) 763-8409 to make sure we are open.
