After an impressive restoration, this is an attractive destination for picnics . Shade, barbecue pits, and picnic tables are in short supply, but there are great views of the lake . Read more

This is where me and my honey comes during the day for relaxation and it a Peaceful Park I love it we rest here it's a good Park nobody bothers us

Perfect for daytime dog walking! The boathouse serves up Intelligentsia coffee and snacks with a little patio . Good people watching ! It's especially beautiful when the lotus flowers are in bloom.

Gorgeous park with awesome views . Great toddler playground . Stroller friendly . A fantastic place for a walk.

Being to be able to have peace of mind here in the park just laying down relaxing chilling like tomorrow's my birthday I'm going to have a barbecue here and I'm so excited

View is amazing and it's more like a small quiet place right in the center of the city . Can totally recommend it.

The diversity here is amazing. Different types of people from all walks of life. This neighborhood lake is a true gem. So photogenic.

Great place to walk your dog. Or cat. Don't get close to mother goose. Make sure to check out the cafe . Pretty good selections on breakfast

The Lake 's iconic fountain was installed as part of the city 's hosting of the 1984 Olympic Games.

Nice park for a walk if you are already in the area. Not quite worth it to drive all the way here to visit tho.

Love this park in the middle of LA... the peddalo boats are great fun for the kids

They've really cleaned up this place for the better. Watch out for bikers; they love speeding down the path even though it's prohibited

Swan boats!!

Rent a pedal boat or take a gondola ride to center lake for fantastic views of downtown Los Angeles.

I love it , although finding parking around was a mission. ????

Get a $2.50 pupusa and eat in the sun. So great!

Great place for a picnic and reading and probably for a run. The bathrooms here have no soap though so make sure to bring hand sanitizer.

Palm trees are beautiful. It feels like a hidden island in the middle of the city

fantastic biodiversity reclamation project boasting blooming water lilies, water fowl, and peddleboat rentals

Love this park ! Has an awesome view with the pond and downtown LA

Nice place to relax for families, good jog song the lake as well

Pleasant walk around the lake , with great views of the downtown skyline.

One of the prettiest place in LA. It's like you're transported into a postcard. ????????????????

Great people- and dog-watching. Get a popsicle and find a shady spot!

The view is amazing. A really nice place to relax

In Echo Park ? July is all about the Lotus Plants @ Echo Park Lake - http://ht.ly/5Bx91

Beautiful park , not too crowded .

The lake is clean as is the park new cafe is in the old boat house

A cute date spot for a walk around the lake

Come for the pedal boats stay for the people watching .

Charming scenery

Beautiful park .

Closest to Dolores Park in LA.

Echo Parkers (@echoparknow), keep breakfast local @Brite_Spot where pancakes rock. Sunset & Park - http://ht.ly/5Bx92

For any film buff, Chinatown was partly filmed here, Jack Nicholson was the star of the amazing film .

great place for a picnic

Great place for bikes

Great place for pic

Nice to take a walk around the lake with dogs!

As of June 15, 2013, the lake has reopened to the public after two years of renovation.

Love it here

If you can brave a few cracks and bumps, the outer sidewalk is pretty darn close to a mile loop.

The lake , boat rides and park

Good place to hang out

Take a book , sit on a bench , and relax

Just off the 101 Freeway and a good place to hang out and relax Read more

Good for picnics

Great photo op!

Pedal boating , people watching , food stands

Beware of hipsters , they may say something really stupid.