Dimond District, Oakland, California
| Dimond District | |
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| Neighborhood of Oakland | |
The Dimond Library, in the heart of the Dimond District
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 Location of the Dimond District in Oakland |
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| Coordinates: 37°48′12″N 122°12′46″W / 37.803333°N 122.212778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda |
| City | Oakland |
| Elevation | 218 ft (65 m) |
| ZIP code | 94602 |
| Area code(s) | 510 |
Coordinates: 37°48′12″N 122°12′46″W / 37.80333°N 122.21278°W
The Dimond District (pronounced like "diamond" /ˈdaɪmənd/) is a neighborhood centered on the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue in East Oakland, Oakland, California, in the United States. It is located about two miles east of Lake Merritt, north of the Fruitvale District, and west of the Laurel District. It lies at an elevation of 213 feet (65 m). Dimond's ZIP code is 94602. It is a multicultural neighborhood where the hills meet the flatlands and is a unique melting pot of cultures and social classes. Dimond Park is located in the district.
It is named after Hugh Dimond, who came to California during the Gold Rush and purchased the land comprising the district in 1867. In 1897 he built a cottage that used the adobe bricks from the Peralta family's 1827 home. The bricks were used again to build the Boy Scout hut that is still standing in Dimond Park. Oakland's Camp Dimond was located at the head of Dimond Canyon where the present day Montera Middle School is located.
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