East of Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park is the urban community of Ivy Hill. Residents of this residential neighborhood enjoy the convenient access to two parks: FM Smith and Park Boulevard Plaza. With the latter being the largest, Park Boulevard Plaza consists of expansive green space and a horse statue. A playground can be found at FM Smith, as well as an outdoor basketball court.
Residents enjoy the vibrant nightlife at Ivy Hills’ bars. AC Transit has a couple of bus lines that run in the community, so residents can get from one place to another quickly. A number of eateries and local businesses encompass Ivy Hill. Locals are just minutes from Interstate 580, Interstate 880, Laney College, and Oakland Museum of California.
