Lake Balboa
7 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
A few visitors suggest a relaxed walk around the lake, and a couple of visitors call it their favorite park. One visitor says the park is pet-friendly. One visitor likes the paved path around the water but notes restrooms that are not great.
Address
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks
- Known for
- Walking the paved path around the lake
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Lower-Grocery5746 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Says the park suits hikes, fishing and picnics, and they've picnicked there.
- Recommendsu/maxx5954 in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names it as their favorite park.
- Recommendsu/LoveLA08 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Suggests walking around this park.
- Recommendsu/AggressiveWave5704 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Suggests walking around Lake Balboa Park when asked for free things to do.
- Recommendsu/Specific_Lecture9698 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Recommends it as a good place for a relaxed daytime walk.
- Recommendsu/SweetAsPi in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Says the park welcomes dogs; their dog enjoyed watching the ducks.
- Mixedu/lapaperscissors in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024maintenance
Likes the paved lakeside path but notes heavy bird droppings and poor restrooms.
- Recommendsu/Rareearthmetal in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Says this park has their heart, above the other parks they have lived near.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.