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  • Umbrella Project • Lake Merritt

    PICK YOUR SPOT. CHOOSE YOUR TIME.

    Order your food. We deliver it to your square.

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  • Ashé presents Bella Sol

    UMBRELLAS & BLANKETS

    Sandals, sunshine, food and community by the lake.

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  • LakeGrid booking experience

    BUILD YOUR PERFECT LAKE DAY

    Umbrellas, gear, local food and memorable gatherings.

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Featured Experience

Reserve a Lake Merritt experience for your family or community

Choose a lakeside square, add shade and picnic gear, then order brunch from participating Oakland partners.

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WEEKEND Experiences

Build a relaxed day by the lake with shade, comfort, local food and community.
Umbrellas and food delivery at Lake Merritt
Umbrella & Shade
Weekend option: $68,214 / $85,870
Add this option to your weekend plan and tailor it for your group.
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Umbrellas, blankets and sandals at Lake Merritt
Blankets & Comfort
Weekend option: $38,214 / $65,870
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LakeGrid booking experience
Brunch & Local Food
Weekend option: $28,214 / $54,870
Add this option to your weekend plan and tailor it for your group.
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Ashé community picnic
Community Pop-Ups
Weekend option: $81,214 / $115,870
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Our Community Impact

Closing gaps and opening paths through welcoming public experiences.
Ashé brings people, local food partners and beautiful outdoor spaces together through organized weekends at Lake Merritt.

$7,845,910

Raised

$13,360

Projects

$78,459

Donations

Sponsor a Weekend

Help create welcoming spaces, stronger connections and brighter days in Oakland.

We’re extremely proud of what we’ve achieved together with charities, individuals, philanthropists and schools since the Big Give was founded in 2007, and here are some fact from our achivemnet.
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How the experience works

Four simple steps take you from choosing a LakeGrid square to enjoying a picnic-ready experience.
Step 1

Pick Your Square

Open LakeGrid, explore the available zones and choose your preferred square at Lake Merritt.

Open LakeGrid
Step 2

Choose Date & Time

Select your day, arrival time and party size, then confirm the weather forecast for your visit.

Check Weather
Step 3

Build Your Order

Add food and drinks from local partners, plus umbrellas, blankets and available picnic gear.

Choose Your Menu
Step 4

Meet Us at the Lake

Receive your confirmation, arrive at the reserved square and find your picnic setup ready.

Start Your Booking

Upcoming Experiences

Preview brunch, community gatherings and seasonal Lake Merritt pop-ups.
Brunch by the Lake

Brunch by the Lake

Weekend pop-up • Lake Merritt, Oakland
A picnic-ready morning with shade, blankets and brunch from participating Oakland food partners.
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LakeGrid weekend experience

Brunch by the Lake

Weekend pop-up • Lake Merritt, Oakland
Pick your square and time in LakeGrid, then add the food, shade and comfort you want.
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We Bring It To You
Good food. Beautiful days. Stronger community.

Book the setting, choose your extras and arrive ready to enjoy Lake Merritt with your people.
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Campaign Stories

Campaign concepts for Lake Merritt food, wellness and community experiences.

Plan Your Weekend

Questions about a weekend, group experience or community partnership? Start here.

ADDRESS

Lake Merritt,
Oakland, CA

Phone

(510) 288-0994

Email

events@asheumbrellaproject.com

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