Children’s Fairyland

Located on the shores of Oakland’s beloved Lake Merritt, Children’s Fairyland is a whimsical 10-acre storybook theme park where children (along with their adult companions) can create, imagine, play, and learn. With close to 60 storybook sets, kid-size rides, friendly animals, and 10 acres of gardens, Fairyland will delight visitors of all ages with its timeless charm. Walt Disney visited the park shortly after its opening in 1950, which some believe inspired his idea for Disneyland. In celebration of the park’s 75th anniversary in 2025, new exhibits are planned to reflect and highlight the vibrant ethnic diversity found in Oakland and the Bay Area. The park is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live performances each weekend.