Free entry
PlaceActivities
Griffith Observatory
A view across Los Angeles and a reason to look up. The observatory building and grounds are free; planetarium shows are separate.
Outdoors Los Angeles
Echo Park Lake
A lakeside pause between downtown galleries and an evening on Sunset Boulevard, with room to let the city slow down.
- Location
- 751 Echo Park Avenue
A place worth knowing
Make a circuit beside the water, pause for the skyline and give the afternoon some breathing space. Echo Park Lake is a useful change of texture after galleries, with the neighbourhood’s evening venues a separate walk or ride away.
The City of Los Angeles lists the park at 751 Echo Park Avenue. Follow posted access notices and current park rules. Boat hire and food are separate activities with their own operators and charges; this listing does not include a boat booking.
The photograph shows lotus flowers and the downtown skyline in July 2019. Planting and access can change with the season.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
Find your way.
Echo Park Lake
751 Echo Park Avenue, 90026, Los Angeles
Accessibility
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Opening hours
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751 Echo Park Avenue
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