
Three Parks in Los Angeles Worth a Second Look
Three parks in Los Angeles, with what each one does well and how the details differ.



Gloria Molina Grand Park
4.5 (8,987)
Mon – Sun, 05:30 – 22:00
200 N. Grand Ave
A 12-acre downtown link between The Music Center and City Hall, with splash pads, global flora, and free cultural programming.
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Echo Park Lake
4.6 (737)
751 Echo Park Ave
A vibrant urban park and reservoir known for swan pedal boats, lotus beds, and classic views of the downtown skyline.
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Highland Park Recreation Center
4.3 (246)
Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 21:00;
Sat, 09:00 – 17:00
6150 Piedmont Ave
A neighborhood hub featuring baseball fields, a playground with a tall climbing tower and slide, a seasonal pool, and an indoor gym.
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