I used to really love this park, especially when the lotus bloom. The swan paddle boats are fun. (Must be reserved in advance due to Covid-19 rules) A good deal of water birds; including ducks, geese, etcIts an easy walk around the lake as well.Downside: when I was there last week, the park was 65% homeless tents. Its a huge issue in LA & it has taken over the park.Currently there is only street parking.

Park is completely overtaken by homeless and every spot of grass is covered in a tent. Would really love to know what part of the park all of these other reviewers saw that was 5 stars and beautiful, because I didn’t see it. And yes, no one wearing masks in the worse part of the pandemic (and I’m not talking about the homeless population, hardly any of the people in the park were wearing masks, maybe 1/30 people had a mask on ) The park was very crowded. I even had paid ticket reservation to go on the swan boat, but left. It wasn’t worth it. Could not even imagine trying to have a good time on the swan boat while be surrounded by homeless tents.

One of the best parks I have ever visited in my life. It was so alluring and peaceful. Its so big that even one day is not enough for you to completely explore every inch of the park. Its a great place for weekend getaways with children. It itself has a fort, pond, and whatever you look for. A great place to relieve yourself in the ever-busy City.

I was so shocked to see it so overcrowded, It I had to guess, 1 out of 10 had a mask on, some social distancing, by the way I visited on a day people set up tables and tents and sell items. Every seller wore a mask otherwise it would have been way under 1 out of 10, more like 1 out of 40. I left right away when I saw no one cared about the pandemic and no one enforced mask wearing or social distancing at a time we are at the highest transmission rates. I would say if you want to possibly get sick or are young with a carefree attitude visit here, if you are responsible stay away until after we are vaccinated.I wish I could actually rate the park but I was gone within 3 minutes.

I was lucky enough to find parking right away. The lake is beautiful. I loved seeing the different types of people and families just hanging out, picnicking, jogging and enjoying the day.Ill definitely be coming back with my friends.

The view is awesome, the summary here is the most perfect view. Breathtaking... is the best way to describe it. If you want to sit and relax on the sand, watch the sunset and be able to see the golden gate Bridge, this is the spot. Parking is free and not far away.

I went for a wedding last summer and it was perfect. So romantic! The flowers were in full bloom and the weather was just right. I would imagine its a great place for a date or even just to enjoy with friends or family. Its quite lovely so make sure to take a camera!

Love this hike! Nice cities views! The trails are wide and a nice switch from my everyday routine of going to the gym. Sometimes its nice to be outdoors and enjoy nature in all its beauty. This was only my second time here but I feel like theres a million trails. Im used to Cowles mountain which is in San Diego. Very similar but Runyon is about 10x bigger.

Great views from the lighthouse.The views from the lighthouse are spectacular and the bridge crossing makes it even better. Once you cross the bridge the lighthouse is just ok, but the views and the bridge make up for it. Mark sure to check the schedule as its only open a limited hours. Definitely worth the trip.Stop by the nike missile range on your return... The guys volunteering at the place are awesome. Plus seeing the missiles up close and personal are pretty neat.

Love this park! Concerts and festivals and bbqs and picnics all years round! Walk around the academy of science of Deyoung art museum. Check out the Botanical gardens or the Japanese Tea garden or the Conservatory of Flowers or just go for a walk, a bike ride, a jog. I love this place. makes me feel good. I miss commuting to work through the park on my bike.

Great park to visit, very diverse, feel the welcoming of every one the boats are great to look at! just one thing doesnt make the 5 star and that is the homeless encampments they make the park too dirty they all smoke their weeds and it taking over what it was before a beautiful park! It becoming a third world dump! Sorry!

Biggest park Ive ever been to. Its no joke, this park is enormous. I dont think I will ever get sick of this place because of the vast flora this place has. It is well maintained and clean.Just one of the beauties that CA has to offer.

I have not been to the Gardens this year but have gone very often. Its always beautiful. I believe they have updated their cafe which is nice. They have a nice pond and concerts in the Garden. Its always a peaceful place to go.

The park itself is very beautiful with views of the lake and downtown LA in the background. Park includes a lake with swan boats that you can rent for $10 dlls per person. The lake has wild life like fish and turtles which you are able to feed(dont forget to bring bread crumbs) there is on site food vendors. Down side is that it reminded me of LAs homeless crisis seeing a lot permanent tents on the north side of the park and noticed quite a bit of trash throughout the park from people just walking away from their areas without picking them up. If you do visit place trash in proper bins

This is a best kept secret! The business on the Navy Base are really happening. Love the fact you can do a tasting of 5 wines for $15. Nice cool tasting room, then you can go outside and order food, grab another glass of your favorite from taste and sit outside and watch Los Angels.

This is part of skid row. Its evident of how nice the park once was, but thats all gone to homelessness now. Theres still room to explore, swan boats to pedal across the lake, lots of vendors to buy from, nice photo opps, and time worth spending here, but its sad to see all the homeless tent communities that surround this entire area. Took pics on my camera instead of my cell.... Sorry.

Although this is small lake, it has an abundant ecology. I took swan boat on it. There are many wild area on the lake to grow plants and has many ducks there. This is a very beautiful place. Lots of birds here and they are not afraid of people. Its shock when you see a duck standing beside you!

Park has been cleaning up alot! There is still a large homeless presence. But the park is over clean. Amazing marsh and green on the water, a lot of birds utilize the waters which is nice to see.

I love echo park ! Forever my heart ! It change so much. But only changing for better. This park is amazing. The boats are nice . I recommend walks here (: love the neighborhood always will . WESST.

My favorite city park ever. I walk/bike through here several times a week and still havent discovered all the lil hidden coves or explored all the museums. The perfect urban escape, without having to actually leave the city.

Love coming here and walking the different trails! Also recommend sitting by the lake and waterfalls is definitely relaxing especially under the shade! Came here recently for a wedding and it was beautiful :-)

Place was absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately there were a lot of homeless people and a lot of tents.

Beautiful and loud. If you want to picnic five yourself enough time to locate a safe place to sit and still social distance. Great people watching place!

Really fun! A little dangerous so you have to be careful, scary at first since its pretty narrow and steep. Definitely worth visiting. You have to be kind of quiet thought since it is in a residential area.

Its a nice space to walk around and the lake is great since its renovation a few years ago. It is now also a space for the homeless, and there are many tents on the Glendale Blvd side. Its a sign of the difficult times we live in. They dont bother me and I dont bother them. Its OK.

One of the most beautiful parks I have seen. The combination of the water, the fountain and the water lilies are just adorable!Unfortunately, like in many places in LA, there are lots of homeless people in Echo Park who put up their tent.Perfect park to just chill and watch the nice view!

Always great for a stroll around the lake and taking pictures. This was on 4th of July

Its a beautiful park. But its a little small, and packed with a ton of homeless people. Not a good place for kids. Even the benches by the playground are occupied by the homeless most of the time.

Im my opinion, it feels like an oasis or a world all of its own as soon as I step into the park. Lots to do. Great for meeting up with folks and I see that people have picnics there a lot.

I had some extra time when I was in SF and came here. I was pleasantly surprised, as I wasnt sure what to expect.This park was extremely scenic and quiet. I was here in the spring, and I loved it!You can walk along the path on the water and see views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the ocean and Alcatraz. I would definitely come back here again.

Very charming, especially with the surprise homeless encampment alongside the pretty reservoir. Lots of greenery on a burning fall day. A touch of the old LA (1882) and the current (2020), for better or worse.

Lovely and interesting park but prepare to feel like you are walking through other peoples village as the homeless population within is very built up along the walking path.

Its a nice historical landmark in LA but it was super packed and the transient encampment is in full force around the park taking away from the scenic vibe.

And such a cute little park area, people are in the water paddling with swan boats and there are a lot of people outside picnicking and just enjoying the sunset or each others company. We stayed here for a little while just to take a cool down and be really enjoyed it

Before pandemic is good for walking , running or hang around with the friend ,.. after crisis covid this place has been zone of homeless just so sad

So pretty. We were able to get on the paddle boats.

It is very sad to say that Echo Park is now a homeless encampment. I used to enjoy this park 35 years ago when I first arrived to USA. I am asking the LA government to fixed the park and the homelessness. This is a big problem that needs everyones help.

Love it ️ very nice. We had fun

Its a very peaceful place, unfortunately theres homeless people camping out but for the most part they are minding their own business.

Crowded most of the times Ive been. But nice to hang out in. Good place to have some tea or maybe grab a cup of fruit from one of the vendors and chat it up with some friends on the grass or lay out and read a book. And dont miss out, be sure to check out all out all the lotus at the pond.

It is beautiful and peaceful here. I recommend that you go Spring/Summer because that is when most flowers at bloom.The perfect place for a romantic walk and pictures with you loved one!

Had the privilege of working the Lotus Festival Event. This center is big and beautiful all around. While the event was going on I noticed people jogging and walking their dogs so I guess its part of daily routine. Glad to see it getting used by the community.

PEACEFUL place to chill with friends or ALONE and there is always something going on for entertainment at this park!! And A SAFE Haven for CYCLIST just wanting to take a break there is always some Cycling groups hanging in or next to this park and help any CYCLIST in distress when there

Helpful staff. no parking available and no on going gym class during visit. gym was empty. restroom for guest. clean and looks safe for everybody.

Took a ride with my family on the swan boats. It was really fun and we used the whole hour without getting too tired. It can get hot but the mist from the fountain kept us cool. There are ducks and pigeons to feed and admire. Wheelchair access to the bathrooms.

Come for the Christmas lights. Its gorgeous. Come early at the first time slot so you miss the parking line and the installations arent crowded. Grab a glass of wine inside and enjoy the beautiful gardens.

They needed to clean all the debris out of the water.. but its beautiful

One of the most beautiful places in Los Angeles, CA. Home of Cal Academy of Sciences, Echo Park, Conservatory of Flowers, de Young, and more! Every major race runs through here (well, Bay to Breakers and Nike Womens Marathon).

Place that have had better days. Before it was a good place to have a family reunion o friends. Now is a place full of head crackers homeless people 《no against of any of them.》etc. I lived there for many days on liberty st. And I can tell the place have change for bad for all the bad situations we all living in los angeles.

Didnt want to be cooped up in my hotel room so I decided to go walk around. I went to Echo Park since today was a nice and cloudy day. Not too hot or cold. Saw a few tents around the park and definitely needs a little clean up here and there but still well maintained and the walking trails were nice.

The only downside to visiting this park, especially on weekends is finding parking around the park. Other than that the vibe is always good and you can find all sorts of junk food around. Nice walk around, looking at the ducks, turtles etc and you can rent boats in the shape of swans by the hour. Downside is there is a colony of homeless people on the Northwest end of park by the bathroom stalls across the street from the church, I am sorry but this shouldnt be allowed.

I had never been to this park but woah is this place lively. They have vendors spaced out all around the park selling products, food etc, an adorable bridge and the cutest centered pond with a water spout and swan boats

Well kept park. Beautiful wild life.

Great spot to take the family for a walk, picnic or rent one of their boats and paddle away on the lake!

The paddle boats are good for a leg workout lol but very fun and the breeze of the water is so refreshing, definitely will be back but in then evening!

A lot of tents with homeless people which makes it less scenic and nice to visit

Great park with always lots of great vibes.respect the community members and respect the unhoused community.

Great park for dinning, boating and gazing at wild turtles and fish in the water

Lotus festival 2017 was fun for the whole family. Suggestion: Next time please have enough water and soap on portable potties. Kids couldnt wash there hands. But everything else was awesome!

A great park and a required stop when showing out-of-townees a good time. Watch out for the weather its seems to be colder and more cloudy in that part of the city.

A neighborhood park around a historical lake in middle of downtown LA. They have a coffee shop and a place to rent a paddle boat that looks like a white swan. Around the lake there are a paved path, lily ponds, kids playground, a small picnic area, public bathroom, various species of flowering shrubs and plants, and grassy fields to place a blanket. Several street vendors are around selling drinks, Mexican desserts, grilled corn on a stick and churros

Ive been coming here since the early 90s always enjoyed the lotus festival in July. I havent been here since it closed down for remodeling and renovation. Im truly happy to see the new park and all the great people it attracts. Cant wait for the lotus festival. And have great family times here once again.

Homeless family living in a rv dont get any help from the park fundraising homeless community. Only there inner circle gets help everyday. Bullying and selfishness with most of the homeless fundraising organisers

Nice park where you can go for a Swannanoa ride, walk around see ducks and turtles.

Nice park historical park between LA skyline and dodger stadium. They have duck paddle boats to rent

An amazing place for either run, jog, walk or just have fun, very nice place to disconnect from the reality

Beautiful place to walk around. The park has dogs running around and joggers around the park. Nice place to go on a date. Happy to have come here. I would recommend to come during sunset! It’s a beautiful experience

If you can get past the tent city in and around the lake . Youre find tranquility here

Awesome time here. Plenty of food vendors at the park. Burned all the calories off on the swan paddle boats

Well Im still alive is very clean some people dont care .But we the People we can just do an extra mile it doesnt take more than courage.Respect you must earned it.Must must learn from this Tribulations.Bee order .I find good People as well.God bless ️.Today and serious about this.Today is a Gift.My birthday was yesterday and today is a e tra mile.

Its nice to take a walk here and see so many different things. From scenery, vendors selling food and massages? Yeah, you read that right lol. Whenever I visit LA, I do try to come here once. Its a really big park with lots to see! Although their public bathrooms can be a lot more cleaner. Other than that, awesome park to visit!

Love the updated park, even though its been a couple of years since Echo Park reopened. But it’s much nicer, still, a few homeless people sleeping around the park and parking is just horrible. Nowhere to park and parking enforce is in full effect. As we were leaving the park late Evening parking enforcement was taking pictures of car plates, basically giving out tickets. You are considered lucky if you find parking near the park. But once you’re in the park its a nice place to sit and talk and just watch the children play. The little paddling duck boat is cute too. Lots of small vendors selling coffee, food, ice cream, clothes etc...

Love Echo Park lots of memories here...its always great to walk around the park or take a seat at any of the many park benches throughout. Such great views from any point in the park. You can also enjoy just sitting or laying down on the grass here. Plus they got the pedal boats now which is another great thing to take advantage of.

Great place to bring kids. You can pedal boat on the pond, it costs $11 per adult per hour and I think $7 for kids. There’s a playground, and it’s a really neat place to walk and enjoy the area around the pond. There’s a ton of wildlife and really cool looking plants with downtown off in the distance. There are food vendors all over the park, and plenty of shade to have a picnic. Parking can be a little tricky on the weekends but there is a public parking lot a short walk away between the park and sunset blvd.

I love echo park. I hate the bathrooms are always dirty. So gross.

This was such a beautiful place! We went & did the swan boat thing & it was just really nice day! There is a coffee shop inside the swan boat place & it has great coffee!!

Because. Its better than l could believe my eyes very relaxing and the lilies and everything is so friendly Im glad I go there if I was you Id wait experience that Park if youve not been there the nature the lilies what God gave us and thank God we are here today love you Mama talking better known as mama Ava love you

Wonderful date activity! Highly recommend!

I love this place usually I walk around the lake for 45 every week. Safe and clean

I am sorry but I didnt have a great time at Echo Park. The west side of the lake was completely taken over by the people without homes. They have tents all over the place and because of that the east side was over crowded.Apart from that, one can ride boat in the lake for a price. Parking is always an issue.

Beautiful but dirty restrooms and too much homeless camps lately

Beautiful park to relax and walk around the pond. Swan shape paddle boats available for rent but little expensive. One big fountain in the center and you can see rainbow. Lots of ducks, geese and turtles. Some food vendors and kids play area at one side of the park. Nice view of the city buildings and lights after sun set. Lots of homeless population.

Relaxing park to chill at I love drawing or reading here. Picture is of the Lilly pads and water plants.

Must see if you are in Los Angeles. Beautiful park located in DTLA .Bathrooms could be cleaner.

My family came today to visit Mia Echo Park Im blessed to have them they came all the way from Seattle Washington

Its really good when your in a good mood all the turtles and fish trees

Been a long time since I have been there like what they done..but disappointed on the Staff at Recreational Center. We booked the picnic area there and for Staff to show up on Sunday for us so we can have access to the CLEANER Restrooms, but instead NO STAFF recreation center closed we where forced to Walk to the NASTY restrooms in the actual park near boats / Cafe area which is about 1/4 mile almost to walk there. Dont book Recreation Center on Sunday youll get Stiffed and be forced to come on Monday and chew them up verbally for Not showing up for what YOU PAID FOR.....

Pretty clean sometimes but many homeless

Amazing park in day....magical at night. Swan pedal boat rides are romantic & relaxing.

The boat rides were phenomenal and super fun. Very expensive date!

Omg! Its a beautiful Lake but homeless people are destroying this beautiful place :(

Cleanest concentration of temporary feelings in the city. Good people helping others in their time of need. A great example for the rest of the country. Keep it up!

1/2 Of Echo Park is beeing over run by tent city homless taking over the park with trash and tents traps and broken furniture..

Nice neighborhood park with historical value.Rent a swan boat, I think its $10 per person and pedal around the lake.Or just bring your lunch and eat under the shade of a palm tree.Just be sure lock your doors, roll up your windows and hide your valuables from sight, because the neighborhood is super shady - even in broad daylight.There is also a 3rd-world-style tent city homeless encampment on the north side of the park, because the mayor and his political cronies have lost control of the city.Enjoy!

Echo Park (Lake) is a great place to walk around and take in a lot of nature in a short time. The lake has a lot of foliage growing in and around it, ducks, swans and many other types of birds and plants. You can rent a paddle boat, sit on any of the benches, and enjoy a cup of coffee at the shop on the east side. A nice break from the city!

Its a very chill vibe, feels like youre in paradise near the fountain and the large space allows to have a sense of privacy

It has a very nice view with lots of water life, flora and otherwise. Good place for an evening stalls. Had been there for Lotus Festival. Loved it!

Very beautiful experience riding the swan boats at night. With Expedia we got a awesome deal for a family of 5. This park has a small lake, swan boat rentals, a cafe, and a trail around the park for jogging.

This is a beautiful park to check out while in the Los Angeles area. Its been cleaned up and definitely not the Echo Park I remember from the 90s! Nice park for walking and hanging out with friends. If youre lucky, you get to see the flowers bloom in the pond. I believe they are lotus flowers.

Love the rosemary French fries here! And the boat rides are so relaxing and fun with friends.