Children's Fairyland

Friday through Sunday | 10 AM - 4 PM

Children's Fairyland

Children’s Fairyland is a whimsical 10-acre storybook theme park located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. Opened in 1950, it is widely regarded as America’s first storybook park, designed to spark imagination, play, and creativity in young children.

Key facts

  • Open most weeks Friday through Sunday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.)

  • Address: 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

  • Parking and accessibility options are available via Bellevue Avenue.

🎟 General Admission: $19 for adults and $17 for children (under 1 free). Oakland residents and military families receive discounts.

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