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Reviewers frequently praise the pergola's architecture, scenic lake views, and vibrant community atmosphere, particularly during free dance events, food vendor gatherings, and sunset visits. Visitors highlight the welcoming environment for walking, running, and socializing, noting the presence of local wildlife and friendly crowds. However, recurring criticisms in lower-rated reviews cite persistent issues with homelessness, unpleasant odors, and trash accumulation, while others express frustration over difficult parking and enforcement fees.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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605 Google reviews we collected
Phrases our text analysis found in 273 written reviews
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“Nice atmosphere and seeing pelicans was a surprise!”
“I climbed the thing and no one seemed to care so 10/10”
“…dirty and especially street people living under the bridge and with a horrible smell there was also a strike by people from Puerto Rico!…”
“I will try to make this quick but it probably won't happen.”
“Vendor fair going on today.”
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Took pictures with my niece. Folks were jogging, taking strolls and at least one was living there. Beautiful and lovely close to golden hour on the lake.
"Days Like This" going around 6 years strong for the local community. Free public park with their dance fundraising events. Bring cash to donate, help goes toward all of it and future park rink! Great vibes, great people, reminds me of "Dance Yourself Clean" LA events before (but those charged, Silverlake crowd,…
I was riding my bicycle around the lake and was surprised by all the action that was going on. I made videos of a couple of groups that were making music. It was all good!
Visit the lake June 10th weekend there were a lot of festivities going on food drinks and people having fun. Lake was a good time
Always smells like rotten algae or stale fish. Unhoused dude was yelling at himself and making a scene swinging at bike lane riders. The usual
Free Friday night dance party 6-9.30pm. all ages, great vibes and community feel. Super friendly and inclusive. Great spot to dance whilst the sun sets
4.6 ★★★★★ 605 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Took pictures with my niece. Folks were jogging, taking strolls and at least one was living there. Beautiful and lovely close to golden hour on the lake.
"Days Like This" going around 6 years strong for the local community. Free public park with their dance fundraising events. Bring cash to donate, help goes toward all of it and future park rink! Great vibes, great people, reminds me of "Dance Yourself Clean" LA events before (but those charged, Silverlake crowd, etc). You got movers and shakers here, community wise and physical motion wise. Thanks to a friend for bringing us around and experiencing a piece of free Oakland life.
I was riding my bicycle around the lake and was surprised by all the action that was going on. I made videos of a couple of groups that were making music. It was all good!
Beautiful at night
Visit the lake June 10th weekend there were a lot of festivities going on food drinks and people having fun. Lake was a good time
景色不錯，如果沒有流浪漢和骯髒的地面就完美了。可惜。
Always smells like rotten algae or stale fish. Unhoused dude was yelling at himself and making a scene swinging at bike lane riders. The usual
Free Friday night dance party 6-9.30pm. all ages, great vibes and community feel. Super friendly and inclusive. Great spot to dance whilst the sun sets
Fantastic
Friday night dance party was SO fun! Great community vibe. And if course great restaurants across the street.
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