Echo Park
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Jazmin B
2 contributions
Dec 2022
My fiance and I were in town for 2 nights in LA and decided to drive to the park for a late-night stroll. The park was very active with people walking their pets, jogging, and running. The park is host to a swan boat ride rental business; the boats are located in the lake and you have about an hour to ride for $10 per person. The boat ride was a fun activity and since it was night time the lights surrounding the fountain and lights from the city were visible creating a romantic picturesque ambiance.
Written 6 December 2022
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,164 contributions
Sept 2022
We took a stroll around this park to look at the swan boats as they lit up for the night, and we had an enjoyable experience. The pond (lake?) itself is very pretty, with a fountain in the middle and lots of pretty plants encircling it, although I saw signs warning people not to swim in the water due to storm runoff and the possibility of bacteria. There are food vendors selling fruit drinks and other snacks, and there are bathrooms available. It's a pleasant place to stroll - just be careful with your stuff and be aware of your surroundings, like anywhere else in the city.
Written 4 September 2022
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regis k
Arcadia, CA1,678 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
Beautiful park where we can enjoy nature and have a stunning view of downtown LA. You can also Enjoy the lotus flower blossom during this time of the year. Very nice walk around the lake with the fountain as foreground. Can’t ask for more than that.
It’s such a nice day to take some pictures. I wish we could have gone there during the golden hours in the evening where the sun is more beautiful for picture taking.
There were plenty of parkings around the lake when we went in the morning today. But please take the valuables with you when leave your car.
It’s such a nice day to take some pictures. I wish we could have gone there during the golden hours in the evening where the sun is more beautiful for picture taking.
There were plenty of parkings around the lake when we went in the morning today. But please take the valuables with you when leave your car.
Written 15 July 2020
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GeorgiaSZ
Geelong, Australia206 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Made the trip to visit the lake after reading reviews and it being listed as a ‘must see’ in the L.A. area, unfortunately I was very disappointed. Not sure if I went on a bad day or if it’s extremely overrated?
The lake is small and surrounded by encampments of homeless people, some heckling visitors as well as a lot of small vendors selling fruit and various goods. It’s really unkempt with excess trash and belongings of the homeless scattering the park.
Parking is scarce and because of the poorly kept grounds I didn’t even bother trying to hire the overpriced swan peddle boats.
Some nice views of DTLA but I wouldn’t rate it as being one of the nicest places in LA! If you’ve got to tackle the traffic to visit the lake, or if it’s out of your way, I wouldn’t bother.
The lake is small and surrounded by encampments of homeless people, some heckling visitors as well as a lot of small vendors selling fruit and various goods. It’s really unkempt with excess trash and belongings of the homeless scattering the park.
Parking is scarce and because of the poorly kept grounds I didn’t even bother trying to hire the overpriced swan peddle boats.
Some nice views of DTLA but I wouldn’t rate it as being one of the nicest places in LA! If you’ve got to tackle the traffic to visit the lake, or if it’s out of your way, I wouldn’t bother.
Written 13 January 2020
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Israel J
Springfield, OH33 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
This is an excellent place to view homeless camps and wondering souls. Dirty water with people happily fishing in it and restrooms you can smell from 20 feet away. The people with homes across the street must be overwhelmed with joy at the obvious loss of property values. 🙂
Written 2 November 2020
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Donaldo P
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July 2024 • Couples
I wouldn't recommend coming here if you care for your health and the health of your family.
I visited for the 43rd annual Lotus Festival.
The festival was was disappointing to say the least, but the smell was unbearable!
The smell was a combination of human and bird feces with a hint of urine and street side hotdogs.
The city needs to clean this park up before it becomes a public hazard.
I wouldn't recommend coming here unless the city fixes the water and waste issue.
I visited for the 43rd annual Lotus Festival.
The festival was was disappointing to say the least, but the smell was unbearable!
The smell was a combination of human and bird feces with a hint of urine and street side hotdogs.
The city needs to clean this park up before it becomes a public hazard.
I wouldn't recommend coming here unless the city fixes the water and waste issue.
Written 16 July 2024
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joaniemaria
Eldridge, IA5,138 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We went on a Saturday morning. Walked around the lake, which is about a 20 minute walk. Lots of people jogging, walking dogs. The swan paddle boats are here. It is a lovely park in the middle of the city. We found a parking spot on the street.
Written 14 March 2022
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Liz B
Novato, CA34 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Awesome neighborhood to explore! The lake is beautiful - short but fun walk around the whole thing. The houses on Carroll Ave are incredible. Check out the Time Travel Mart nearby on Sunset!
Written 10 November 2023
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L T
5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
It’s a typical neighborhood park with a few great bonuses. There’s food carts and swan boat rentals. There was some unhoused people in the area but they were minding their business. The swan boat staff was kind and helpful. If you are fearful this is not for you. However, there was plenty of people there with their families enjoying themselves. The swan boats at night was amazing.
Written 25 August 2024
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Brandon K
Aliso Viejo, CA8 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
This place may be the nicest place in LA at the moment because most of LA has become a 3rd world toilet. It's like visiting Biff's Pleasure Palace from back to the future 2 except dirtier and more dangerous. Imagine a homeless garbage dump littered with human waste, needles and dangerous bottom feeding humans with the backdrop of downtown LA. Don't bring your children here. It's not safe to visit and it's not worth your time. The only people that would rate this place 5 stars are the local hipsters and activists encouraging the homeless to live here and the vagrants themselves who want a cardboard box with a view to get high in.
Written 26 December 2020
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Any good places to give a gift certificate for a massage in Echo Park. Preferably with a licensed person, clean pleasant place that wont be too expensive? Thanks so much!
Written 18 April 2019
10$ for an adult for an hour
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Written 14 August 2017
What's parking like at Echo Park? Is it metered parking? Or is there pay by day parking nearby?
Written 2 March 2015
A Tripadvisor member
I didn't have a car, so maybe I am not the best person to answer. But I don't remember seeing any paid parking lots. Sunset Blvd. is metered, but there seemed to be a good amount of unmetered parking on the street I was at (Scott, a few blocks north of Sunset).
Written 3 March 2015
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