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Echo Park Lake

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Echo Park Lake

"July is all about the Lotus Plants @ Echo Park Lake"(3 Tips)
"pedal boat or take a gondola ride to center lake"(3 Tips)
"Has an awesome view with the pond and downtown LA"(7 Tips)
"Great place for a picnic and reading and probably for a run."(5 Tips)

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LAistMay 5, 2015
After an impressive restoration, this is an attractive destination for picnics. Shade, barbecue pits, and picnic tables are in short supply, but there are great views of the lake. Read more
Taralynn GarciaSeptember 16, 2016
This is where me and my honey comes during the day for relaxation and it a Peaceful Park I love it we rest here it's a good Park nobody bothers us
Upvoted Mar 18
Sorrell ScruttonSeptember 3, 2014
Perfect for daytime dog walking! The boathouse serves up Intelligentsia coffee and snacks with a little patio. Good people watching! It's especially beautiful when the lotus flowers are in bloom.
Taralynn GarciaSeptember 9, 2016
Being to be able to have peace of mind here in the park just laying down relaxing chilling like tomorrow's my birthday I'm going to have a barbecue here and I'm so excited
Melanie LiuJune 11, 2017
Gorgeous park with awesome views. Great toddler playground. Stroller friendly. A fantastic place for a walk.
Bryan VeldkampAugust 27, 2015
View is amazing and it's more like a small quiet place right in the center of the city. Can totally recommend it.
ivan rhivanzOctober 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great place to walk your dog. Or cat. Don't get close to mother goose. Make sure to check out the cafe. Pretty good selections on breakfast
Chris LFebruary 12, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The diversity here is amazing. Different types of people from all walks of life. This neighborhood lake is a true gem. So photogenic.
Kat 🐱October 5, 2016
Nice park for a walk if you are already in the area. Not quite worth it to drive all the way here to visit tho.
Anthony V.September 12, 2014
The Lake's iconic fountain was installed as part of the city's hosting of the 1984 Olympic Games.
Shirley YuMarch 20, 2014
Great place for a picnic and reading and probably for a run. The bathrooms here have no soap though so make sure to bring hand sanitizer.
Abu Aya KDJuly 18, 2018
Love this park in the middle of LA... the peddalo boats are great fun for the kids
Brandon HoangAugust 12, 2015
They've really cleaned up this place for the better. Watch out for bikers; they love speeding down the path even though it's prohibited
The Ritz-CarltonDecember 12, 2016
Rent a pedal boat or take a gondola ride to center lake for fantastic views of downtown Los Angeles.
Megan AllisonMarch 13, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Swan boats!!
nikkiAugust 12, 2017
fantastic biodiversity reclamation project boasting blooming water lilies, water fowl, and peddleboat rentals
Bobby KennedyMarch 2, 2016
Pleasant walk around the lake, with great views of the downtown skyline.
Stacy Bo BacyFebruary 9, 2019
Get a $2.50 pupusa and eat in the sun. So great!
HAugust 18, 2019
I love it , although finding parking around was a mission. 😅
Abi PanickerOctober 14, 2014
Nice place to relax for families, good jog song the lake as well
Pelin Güvenç KefelFebruary 15, 2018
Love this park! Has an awesome view with the pond and downtown LA
Eric TsangJune 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
As of June 15, 2013, the lake has reopened to the public after two years of renovation.
Samantha JoelleJanuary 12, 2016
Palm trees are beautiful. It feels like a hidden island in the middle of the city
Cody L.June 27, 2017
Been here 10+ times
One of the prettiest place in LA. It's like you're transported into a postcard. 🌴🦆🐢🌾
johana pinedaOctober 21, 2015
The view is amazing. A really nice place to relax
Sebastian MontoyaMay 17, 2011
Been here 50+ times
For any film buff, Chinatown was partly filmed here, Jack Nicholson was the star of the amazing film.
David HeiserAugust 22, 2016
Beautiful park, not too crowded.
Barbara Weaver KilmanSeptember 28, 2013
The lake is clean as is the park new cafe is in the old boat house
Maddie MaeAugust 10, 2014
Great people- and dog-watching. Get a popsicle and find a shady spot!
Neal U.October 29, 2017
Come for the pedal boats stay for the people watching.
Los AngelesJuly 14, 2011
In Echo Park? July is all about the Lotus Plants @ Echo Park Lake - http://ht.ly/5Bx91
George HayesMarch 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Closest to Dolores Park in LA.
Los AngelesJuly 14, 2011
Echo Parkers (@echoparknow), keep breakfast local @Brite_Spot where pancakes rock. Sunset & Park - http://ht.ly/5Bx92
Richard ZiegelmannMay 11, 2011
Been here 50+ times
If you can brave a few cracks and bumps, the outer sidewalk is pretty darn close to a mile loop.
Raymond ArturoJuly 6, 2016
Been here 5+ times
A cute date spot for a walk around the lake
Maribel PrcinaMarch 21, 2016
Great place for pic
JrgtsFebruary 28, 2023
Charming scenery
Roberta RomeroJuly 11, 2013
great place for a picnic
Sean RobisonAugust 8, 2017
Beautiful park.
Maribel PrcinaMarch 21, 2016
Great place for bikes
Rachel LodinApril 5, 2016
Nice to take a walk around the lake with dogs!
Juan A.February 15, 2016
The lake, boat rides and park
Jamie ThomasSeptember 14, 2015
Pedal boating, people watching, food stands
Ixtacoyotl PenaMarch 12, 2015
Beware of hipsters, they may say something really stupid.
Oscar GutierrezMay 31, 2011
Just off the 101 Freeway and a good place to hang out and relax Read more
Kevin KlauberJanuary 16, 2010
Eat at The Park restaurant, great lunch on a budget, chicken buffalo sandwich is best.
Maribel PrcinaMarch 21, 2016
Love it here
JTJune 28, 2016
Good for picnics
Ashley JexJuly 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Run around the walking path is .8 miles. Start and stop at the lady of the lake! 3 laps. Perfect run.
Silvestre SanchezJuly 13, 2013
Take a book, sit on a bench, and relax

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