Dominguez Gap Wetlands — Attraction in Long Beach

I remember going on a high school field trip with my biology class at Jordan High School in 2009 to clean nearby parts of the LA River when this project was just completed. In only A few hrs we picked up truckloads of trash.

Nearly 15 years later I find myself much older and much more grateful to have access to a space like this in an urban city like Long Beach. I found myself enjoying bird watching and attempting to identify the different floras. I am thankful for my science teacher, as now as an adult I can see his passion for science and the environment and his attempts to pass it on to the youth. You can't help but walk here and feel relaxed and be reminded of our connectedness to earth and the need to be conscious of our imprint on the world.

I've taken my daughter for walks here. I guess I'm getting old but this place is beautiful at any age 💗🌞🙏🏾🦢🦆

On my walk I spotted a Grreat Blue Harron and Canadian Geese as well as many...

This is a great reclaimed wetland off the LA River bike trail. It's a serene bird-watcher's paradise, with a very easy walking trail.

The trail is wide enough for bicyclists on the west end, but the east side should be reserved for pedestrians. There are also horseback riders passing through on their way to a separate trail. There is some bike parking as well, and shaded picnic bench. However, there is no potable water around, so be sure to pack your own water bottle.

In terms of nature, there are geese, mallards, coots, a variety of birds (I spotted a gold finch, a heron, Northern mockingbird, a pair of terns, and some kind of canary, and heard an owl), lizards and squirrels. I haven't seen any turtles yet but it seems like the right habitat.

On the walk you will spot a ton of reeds, California buckwheat, wild lavender, and wild tobacco.

Insect repellent and sunscreen are suggested...

If you are looking for a hike this is not the spot it is literally some wetlands that are created between some housing and the LA River hello activity was half and half I did not feel entirely safe but I don't think that it is unsafe if you live in the area it's a nice afternoon hike not too many people soft ground most far you going to look at the new wetlands but is what it is enjoy or if you want a real hike go somewhere else. Also probably best to park at the park off of del amo Don't try and park in the neighborhood near the country club it's kind of hard to find the place there. Final now watch out for horses I don't know where the horses stay but I did see a couple horses while I was there so just letting you know...