Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Irwindale, CA
LA County regional-park vehicle entry, about $10–$15 (see parks.lacounty.gov/fees)
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(4,794 Google reviews)
The San Gabriel Valley's big regional park, with a lake, a seasonal swim beach, fishing and trails. The county posted that the water play area was closed for repair as of July 2, 2026, so confirm it before promising kids a splash.
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15501 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706, USA
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What visitors say
- Heidi E.★★★★★
Easy parking. Easy access to water entry. Lovely place for picnic. Bathrooms. Family and pet friendly. Great place for paddle boarding and kayaking too.
2 months ago
- Tricia Vargas★★★★★
Absolutely loved this place. It's peaceful. Lots of things to do. Restrooms are clean. I will definitely be coming back many more times!
6 months ago
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