The Views of Parks in Oakland, California collection contains 30 photographic prints taken circa 1905. The collection features views and scenes from several Oakland area parks, including Lake Merritt, Lakeside, Mosswood, Bella Vista, Bushrod, DeFremery, and Piedmont. The photographs picture boating, May Festival ceremonies, a track and field event, lawn bowling, a concert, school groups, playground scenes, and other recreational activity. More general views illustrate park design and landscaping. The downtown Oakland skyline is also pictured in many of the photographs.

30 photographic prints measuring 20 x 25 cm. or smaller. 30 digital objects

Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish photographs must be submitted in writing to the Curator of the Pictorial Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Collection is available for use.