Jack London Aquatic Center

The Jack London Aquatic Center is a public access site located on the Oakland Harbor in Alameda, California. This facility offers a boat ramp that can accommodate kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. The center sits along the shores of the Oakland Estuary, providing scenic views of the waterfront, Oakland hills, and downtown skyline.

While the site is open to the public, it does not have any specific hours listed or fees associated with use. The center hosts a variety of community-based rowing and dragon boating programs, and also offers sailing and kayaking instruction. Paddlers and boaters can launch from the site to explore the protected waters of the Oakland Harbor and nearby Oakland Estuary. However, the site is not officially designated as an accessibility-friendly location, so those with mobility challenges may want to check conditions before visiting.

For more information, visitors can contact the Jack London Aquatic Center directly at (510) 208-6060 or visit their website at jlac.org. Those interested in reserving use of the boat bay or parking area should reach out to the City of Oakland for availability and rental details.

In the San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center, National Park Service staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and provide information. Watch the park film and visit “The Waterfront” exhibit, an interactive walk through six historical waterfront neighborhoods.