Find parking near Children's Fairyland

Children’s Fairyland is a historic 10 acre storybook amusement park on the shores of Lake Merritt where fairy tale sets, gentle rides, puppet shows and friendly animals have delighted families since 1950. Its mid century charm and kid sized attractions make it a favorite destination for locals and visitors with young children, and its location inside Lakeside Park places it right next to popular walking paths and green spaces. This popularity means the surrounding area can be busy, especially on weekends and holidays, so planning your visit ahead of time helps you spend more of your day inside the park instead of circling for a space.

Parking around Children’s Fairyland is managed by the City of Oakland, with paid lots and metered spaces along Bellevue Avenue and within Lakeside Park, and rates that typically vary by day of week and length of stay. Spaces can fill quickly during peak times and street parking nearby is limited, so arranging parking near Children's Fairyland in advance reduces stress and lets you arrive closer to your entry time. Be sure to review posted signs and local parking rules when you arrive, and always confirm current hours, prices and regulations with official and up to date sources as you finalize your trip plans.