Suggestions for Lake near Los Angeles

Curbed • March 20, 2014Featuring a duck pond and 3-acre lake, this 605-acre park has been spotted in a slew of legendary shows and films, including Creature of the Blue Lagoon and opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show.

Abu Aya K. • July 22, 2017Nice trail for a bike ride

Andres H. • May 30, 2012during the summer the lake gets stocked about 1/mo with catfish.

The Ritz-Carlton • July 20, 2011With wild scenery, wild flowers and wildlife, Ballona Wetlands is famous for rare species. Keep your eyes peeled for falcons, pelicans or the unique red-legged frog. It’s a world away from LA.

Roberto M. • July 21, 2013It's worth paying the $40 for a cabana. Esp if you are a group. Be sure you have enough adults for each under 7 yearbooks that wants to swim.

Yvette B. • July 26, 2013Beautiful Lake Park with picnic tables around the perimeter of lake. Plenty of open space for catching ball, playing soccer, or a friendly game of football. Don't forget to stop by the bike rentals.

Brittany Leigh • July 6, 2013Best dog park in the city. Great 4 mile walk around the lake. Is not a loop so you will have to go back around or walk on the street back to your car.

Jordan L. • June 29, 2011Grass, with a lake behind a fence. Lacie park is way better

Sorrell S. • September 3, 2014Perfect 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.

AD N. • March 25, 2010Detour: West Silver Lake Drive closed btwn Rowena & Angus through mid-2010 -- see SL Big Dig for details

Corey P. • October 31, 2013Unfortunately there are a lot of homeless in area and this makes it less enjoyable at times.

JNET • July 8, 2017Ducks, baby ducklings, turtles and fish! Picnic tables under the trees. Heavenly!

Maribel P. • August 2, 2016My girls love love it here

Stefanie L. • November 27, 2012I followed every road from Adlon to Nance and could not locate an entrance to use the path around the Reservoir. Every footpath says NO TRESPASSING and is blocked by fences.

Amy F. • May 20, 2013Disappointed I couldn't hike closer

Jason H. • November 4, 2018Pretty generic name for something that has turned into a beautiful bird sanctuary. Come and see the herons, egrets and pelicans hanging out in peace. Beautiful.

Los Angeles • August 2, 2013In the reserve, it’s difficult to tell that you’re in the city at all. Groves of trees fill out the landscape, while a variety of wildlife — waterfowl, ducks, herons and more — go about their day.

Alex C. • July 3, 20185 Every Day: scramble up the hill to your right to the green lawn and palms

Jorga H. • July 16, 2011Very beautiful...if you can get in.

Mil K. • March 14, 2012Bring healthy snacks like thawed corn/peas, grapes, oats/wheat, or bird seed to feed the ducks, loons, cranes, and geese at the lake!

LAist • March 18, 2012Ever wonder where in L.A. you can find archery, a place to fly your model airplane, cricket fields, wildlife, a man-made lake, and Japanese gardens, all in the same general vicinity? It's all here!

Mary G. • August 15, 2010They have a great little triathlon here every August. 500 meter swim in man-made lake, 11 mile bike around the park and a 5K trail run!

Yvette B. • July 26, 2013Great running trails with great scenery- 5 mile loop throughout the Lake Balboa Recreation Area park and Golf Course! Beware of Coyotes in the early AM hours and late PM hours.

Hans F. • January 11, 2010Try 30sec interval sprints along 1/2 mile stretch of West Silver Lake Blvd and burn an extra 150 calories!

Los Angeles • August 1, 2013Great hiking! Start the trail on the northwest side with available parking on Lake Hollywood Dr. Along the way, you’ll encounter ducks, views of the Hollywood Sign and a beautiful Mulholland Dam.