Ellis Lake is a manmade lake in Marysville that is named in honor of prominent regional citizen W.T. Ellis, Jr., originally constructed in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration as part of a project designed by Golden Gate Park designer John McClaren. The lake, which is located between the city's 9th and 14th Streets and B and D Streets, is housed within the public Ellis Lake Park, which offers two tennis courts, a dock and boat landing, and a bridge connecting the park's mainland to Gazebo Island and North Ellis Lake Island. Pedal boats are available for rental, with fishing opportunities offered on shore or by boat. A computerized fountain and light system, installed in 2007, illuminates the lake each evening in displays containing more than three dozen colors. Annual events held at the lake include a Youth Fishing Derby in September and a Great American Regatta held on Fourth of July weekend.

Marysville, CA 95901

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