📜 250-foot-long ornamental stairway and cascade near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.🔍 Designed by Howard Gilkey in 1923, modeled after Italian fountains.# Why Go🌊 Historic cascade with 20 concrete bowls📸 Offers one of the best views of Lake Merritt and 1920s architecture🏃 Popular spot for joggers, running stairs, and workouts🚶 Active pedestrian thoroughfare🏛️ Features a rich history of design, neglect, and community-led restoration# Why Avoid💧 Fountain functionality currently not restored due to drought concerns# Tips💡 New lights installed to keep park open later🗓️ Best views outside of rainy season