Hollenbeck Park — Attraction in Los Angeles

"It's very important to take care of yourself. Everyone's lives are so busy. Take at least an hour a day to recharge and do whatever makes you better. For grown-ups, whether it's a spa, sitting in a park with a book, or coffee, take time for yourself." – Ana Ivanovic

“In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and winds long to play with your hair.” – Kahli Gibran

"Joy comes from places you least expect it. It's usually the simple things, like watching my son play basketball or going through Central Park when the blossoms are blooming." – Dave Gahan

"I like to take walks in the park by myself, where no one can bother me and I can think." – Magic Johnson

"If you drive to, say, Shenandoah National Park, or the Great Smoky Mountains, you'll get some appreciation for the scale and beauty of the outdoors. When you walk into it, then you see it in a completely different way. You discover it in a much slower, more majestic sort of way." – Bill Bryson

"What I want to do with my film making is help kids experience the truth and wisdom of nature no matter where they are, whether or not they have the opportunity to go to a national park." – Louie Schwartzberg

"My perfect weekend is going for a walk with my family in the park. I don't think there's anything better." – Anne Wojcicki

"The outdoors, the beautiful environment, both in fresh and salt water. And the thing that concerns me is the amount of kids that stand on street corners, or go into pinball parlours, and call it...

Visited today after switching my walks to Echo Park lake for a year. Hollenbeck has come a long long long way in a year. Kudos to the mqnagement and staff! Stolen wiring replaced and covers welded which means lighting at night is possible, new trees planted, lawns well groomed, practically no visible trash. Before, trash, tree branches, leaves, etc. Graffiti was painted over, but has re-emerged on freeway wall and under bridge. Several homeless still living within the park boundaries, especially under the freeway overpass although less for sure! Great job team! You turned it around

Now, finish the rest! Re-house the homeless install more lights and cameras under the bridge Prosecute violaters, especially taggers and painters Repaint Upgrade Fountains to prettier and more effectively aerating the water.

I love this little park! wildlife and water, peace in the city. Looking forward to giving it a 5 star...

This is one of the only parks nearby where I am able to run around with decent scenery and for a good distance.

While this place is great during the day, it's pretty much deserted towards the evening and not even safe or recommended to hang out in after dark.

The track around the lake also gets a very funky smell in certain areas. We're talking super rotten eggs kind of smell.

There's a parking lot but also ample street parking. Just be cautious and make sure to read the signs in case of street sweeping. The side of the park where the parking lot is located does not have the same street sweeping regulations. One half of the block has street sweeping on Wednesdays while the other half is on Fridays.

They make efforts to clean out this park and keeping up the maintenance but could still use a...