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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
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FreeFree (some activities extra)Parks & Hiking

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

Montebello, CA

Simir Shah

By Simir Shah

★★★★★4.6(9,427 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

Reviewers say parking is charged at weekends and free midweek. Expect wide paths for walking and cycling, picnic space, a lake with fishing and pedal boat hire, and a lot of ducks. Recent reports are less kind on upkeep: dirty restrooms, tired hire bikes and duck mess on the trail.

A sprawling 1,400-acre county recreation area just east of Montebello with lakes for fishing, bike and walking paths, picnic groves and wide lawns for the kids to run. The closest place to feel like you've escaped the city without leaving the valley. Parking is free, but shade is patchy — pick a lakeside picnic area and pack sunscreen.

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750 S Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, USA

(626) 575-5526

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What visitors say

  • Joseph Miller★★★★★

    My daughter LOVES this place. Its free on the weekdays and cheap on the weekend. Nice paths for biking, jogging, or walking. People fish here too. Why do we come? To bring a sleeve of crackers and a loaf of bread to feed the animals!

    2 months ago

  • Michelle L.★★★★★

    • Parking $10 on weekends • Public restrooms available, plenty of space for picnics.. • Now, the single pedal boat was workout. Get ready to feel it buuuurn on your thighs & buns the next day BUT it was fun regardless! • Besides the payment for rental they will ask to sign a waiver & for an ID to hold onto.. • S/O to Damien the duck..

    4 months ago

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