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Lake Balboa / Anthony C. Beilenson Park
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Lake Balboa / Anthony C. Beilenson Park

Lake Balboa, CA

★★★★★4.6(6,182 Google reviews)

A swan-boat lake ringed by a flat 1.3-mile path and cherry trees that burst into pink blossom each spring — easy biking, ducks, and picnics in the heart of the Valley.

Free; swan-boat rentals ~$18/hr

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What visitors say

  • Katerina Kononova (katrin_kv)★★★★★

    One of my favorite places to walk my dog, especially at sunset. The lake looks beautiful in the evening, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. There’s plenty of space to walk, enjoy the views, and unwind after a long day. It can get a little busy on weekends, but I always enjoy coming back.

    2 weeks ago

  • Samuel Meza★★★★★

    First time fishing at this lake and it was a great time. At the end of my day i ended up with what im calling a 8ish maybe 10lb tilapia! It was a great day all in all

    a month ago

  • Ramanathan Ramasubbu★★★★★

    Very scenic park right in the middle of the city. Well maintained and very serene environment. Boating is fun and several trails for walking or running. Loved it.

    a month ago

  • Emily Jade★★★★★

    This park is an absolute abomination. Trash quite literally EVERYWHERE. It genuinely looks like a third world country. The city should be deeply ashamed, this park COULD be beautiful if it was taken care of! I was simply following a trail on All Trails and it took me through literal homeless encampments. I am distraught at the state of this supposed “wildlife preserve” 😭

    3 weeks ago

  • Anna Varlamova★★★★★

    Nice lake with a very peaceful atmosphere. There are public bathrooms available, which makes the visit comfortable. There are so many birds around, great for watching nature and relaxing. The walking trail around the lake is beautiful, and a full circle takes about 30 minutes at a relaxed pace. A great spot for a calm walk and some fresh air.

    6 months ago

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