Machado Lake — Attraction in Los Angeles

It was very beautiful and clean when it reopened. But the neighborhood transients and taggers got a hold of it and trashed it. Surely they can hire enough LA city employees to keep up the maintenance on it daily. It needs to be maintained by replacing the fencing that breaks down, removing debris and paint from tagging. They should also hire a security company with round the clock shifts to help with detering taggers and vandals. I personally know someone who hard to restore the lake and landscape but the vandals have no respect for other people's property and just flat out don't care even though they are welcome to enjoy the nature and beauty that it has to offer. Maybe the're should perimeter fencing and charge to access it then maybe people would be more respectful and it could cover the cost to keeping it...

Very nice park. I used to eat lunch while on break here and it was a nice little getaway! It is very well maintained and a park ranger will drive through every once in a blue moon to keep the park nice. There is a very nice apartment complex and golf course on the backside for those who love to play and live near water. The complex even has a mini dog park and...

Tranquil and Peaceful. The lake is part of the natural water habitat for native animals and plants

One of Los Angeles’ most beautiful urban lakes, Machado Lake sits within the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. The park offers residents and visitors an oasis to experience nature, tranquility,...