Echo Park Lake

Los Angeles, California

3.0/5

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0.98 miles

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Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles has a loop that is about 1 mile around. It’s a pretty busy park, that has ducks and geese everywhere. Beautiful lotus blossoms and iris flowers in the lake. Generally flat and one tiny incline that can easily be avoided. You can also rent swan paddleboats that light up at night. There is the chain link fence that now encloses the park, surrounding the lake, which sadly was put up to keep the homeless out. It makes it harder to access the park, with only a few points of entry that you have to look for.

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Echo Park Lake Reviews

Margaret L

Echo Park Lake

11/04/22

This used to be a great place to escape to, when you want a break from the city. But since the pandemic, the city fenced off the entire park, to keep the homeless out. That was 2020. The fences are still there! Writing this review 11/2022. Time to take them down! If you can see beyond the fences, the park is pretty nice. Parking available on the street. Just make sure to pay attention to the parking signs. The meter maids are on the hunt and quick to ticket.

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