LA Weekend Escape | Lakeside BBQ Paradise

Just discovered this hidden gem! Fell in love at first BBQ 💯 👉 Whittier Narrows Recreation Area 📍750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte ✨ Park Highlights • Immaculately maintained lawns + trails • 🅿️ Massive parking (4-5 zones confirmed) • 🚶‍♀️ 3-mile loop trail | Geese & squirrels everywhere 🐿️ • 🚽 Plenty of restrooms (no picnic anxiety!) • 🎣 Popular fishing spot | Weekend boat/kayak rentals 🚣 🔥 BBQ Essentials 1️⃣ $7 daily parking (arrive early weekends) 2️⃣ First-come BBQ pits | Claim by 9AM 3️⃣ Must-brings: Picnic blanket + cooler + frisbee 🥏 💡 My Experience "Scored a lakeside grill at 11AM Sunday! Perfect breeze with sizzling meats - saw amazing Mexican birthday parties everywhere!" ⭐ Ratings Cleanliness: ★★★★★ Convenience: ★★★★☆ Family-friendly: ★★★★★ #LALiving #WeekendWithKids #ParkBBQ #SoCalOutdoors #PicnicGoals