Nestled within one of L.A.'s oldest neighborhoods, Echo Park is 26-acres of beautifully greenery and a strikingly blue lake. The park was designed to emulate a garden in England. Delicate lotus flowers drape the lake, as the dramatic Los Angeles skyline spreads across the horizon. The lotus plants are in such abundance on the lake that the annual Lotus Festival is celebrated here. Visitors enjoy biking, jogging, and picnicking in the park, as well as riding paddle boats across the lake waters. view all details