Finding lively Genius Loci at Laguna Lake Park and a variety of poppies, salvia and lavender.
Many improvements at Laguna Lake.
Hiked the east side of the park (by Equestrian Center) and happened upon historic trees, mountain bikers and low-water landscaped areas. Parking is on both east and west sides of the lake. Spectacular Jacaranda trees, 100+year old Eucalyptus and waterfowl make for a memorable ambulatory footslog on a shock absorbing dirt trail.
Fishing is allowed here with a permit. Restrooms could use updating, as they have no working electricity---how efficient---and are original architecture from its 1963 opening. This lake is surrounded on all sides by sprawling half-acre estates. Recent lake renovation added large boulders, wood bridges, flowing water and photo worthy hillside landscaping with bees and turtles.
Locals, city neighbors and I cherish Laguna Lake. Well kept lakes and it can be busy. Nice dirt path around a shaded lake. Sunset at the lake is romantic and largely attributed to melodic flowing water sounds while you stroll and hear songbirds above singing, cacophony of joggers shuffling and the stillness overcoming all on its shores. Thriving still. Many improvements to this area and a new bench on the Juanita Cook Trail.