Oakland’s ‘Lake Merritt Monster’ sculpture comes roaring back to life

Oakland recently dedicated the newly restored “Lake Merritt Monster” sculpture, a play structure with historical ties that dates back to the 1950s.

Also referred to as the “Mid-Century Monster,” the sculpture located in Lakeside Park was created in 1952 by California artist Robert Winston, who worked with other artists in the ’50s to merge modern design with children’s play structures.