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Oakland, California
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The Bonsai Garden at Lakeside Park is one of the finest bonsai collections in the United States, featuring over 100 bonsai trees, some of which are more than 100 years old. [source: https://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/lake-merritt]
The Edoff Memorial Bandstand, built in 1913, is a historic structure in Lakeside Park that hosts various community events and concerts. [source: https://localwiki.org/oakland/Lakeside_Park]
The Rotary Nature Center and Wildlife Refuge in Lakeside Park provides a habitat for local wildlife and offers educational programs about the natural environment. [source: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/rotary-nature-center-wildlife-refuge]
Lakeside Park features several themed gardens, including a Japanese garden and a sensory garden designed for the visually impaired. [source: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/lakeside-park]
Lakeside Park is part of the Lake Merritt Wild Duck Refuge, the first official wildlife refuge in the United States, established in 1870. [source: https://www.nps.gov/places/lake-merritt-wild-duck-refuge.htm]
Children's Fairyland, located within Lakeside Park, was one of the first themed amusement parks in the United States, opening in 1950. [source: https://fairyland.org/about-us/history/]
The park hosts the annual Lake Merritt Art Walk, showcasing local artists and performers in a scenic outdoor setting. [source: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/lakeside-park]
