North Atwater Park — Attraction in Los Angeles

An Urban Oasis

Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Los Angeles, North Atwater Park emerges as a verdant escape, a haven for nature lovers and recreational enthusiasts alike. This gem along the Los Angeles River offers a surprising amount to discover, whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll, a fun-filled family outing, or an energetic game.

A Green Escape in the City

Stepping into North Atwater Park is like stepping into a different world. The towering trees cast a cooling shade, and the gentle murmur of the Los Angeles River provides a calming soundtrack. Lush green lawns stretch out invitingly, perfect for picnics or simply basking in the California sunshine. Whether you prefer a quiet corner with a good book or a lively game of frisbee with friends, the park caters to all preferences.

Activities for All Ages

North Atwater Park caters to visitors of all ages. Children will squeal with delight on the well-maintained playground, with its slides, swings, and climbing structures. Budding athletes can hone their skills on the basketball courts or baseball field, while expansive lawns offer ample space for soccer games or impromptu tag.

For those seeking a more relaxed pace, the park boasts scenic walking paths that meander alongside the river. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the fresh air, or take advantage of the designated bike path for a scenic two-wheeled exploration. And for those who enjoy spotting wildlife, keep your eyes peeled for the diverse birdlife that...

It's not much of a actual Park. It's sort of a hybrid between going to a river up in an actual Park but isn't an actual Park setting only mainly for the river isn't what you would expect a river to look and feel like since the basin is made out of concrete and was constructed by the US Army Corp of Engineers. But if you were to ignore that fact of concrete being it's basin, then you would see the river as it could be. But to name it a park would be wrong. And to label it a wildlife preserve would also be labeling it wrong as well. If there is another word that meant something like a little bit of nature found hidden in concrete walls and drowned by cars and trucks speeding by, up and down the I-5 but able to slightly hear the rushing of water mixed in with the multitude of singing birds nestled down below the roads, then that's the word is use. But since there really isn't one but closest word or words to use is "'unnatural river' in the city directly opposite from a park but divided by a major interstate highway". But unless someone can say that term and be understood to be what it is after being looked up in an actual dictionary I couldn't state it properly to be correct of which this place is. Other then being my home (temporally until the city can find me proper housing being that I'm bipolar...

I walk my dog on the cemented shoreline on the portion of the river located west of Los Feliz Blvd.

You can only access the shore by walking down the sloped cemented sides which veer down from the bicycle and walking paths located on both sides of the river or from the dirt ramps used to access the river by horse.

I recommend visiting early in the morning through the late afternoon but not later when it starts getting dark. There are coyotes in the brush so if you have a small dog, be vigilante.

There are also ducks and cranes but also lots of homeless people whose tents stand alongside the bicycle and bicycle and...