L.A. River Walk — Below Balboa

A riverside path with shade and scenery that lets you explore the banks and look for the two rock ledges.  You’ll be rewarded with wonderful encounters with an assortment of birds.  People also fish for carp here.


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Location

As you enter Lake Balboa Park, across from the big colorful playground, take one of several short paths that lead to the river. Parking: Across from the playground, Lake Balboa Park, Van Nuys.

Directions

Car: Take Burbank Exit on the 405 freeway. Head West down Burbank. Make a right on Balboa. Continue down until reaching Balboa Park.

Transit: Take Orange Line to Balboa Station. Walk south until reaching Balboa Park entrance.

Nearby Dining

Springbok Bar & Grill
16153 Victory Boulevard
CA 91406
(818) 988-9786
 
Panos Char Broiler
16045 Victory Boulevard
CA 91406-6471
(818) 780-4041
 
Woodley Lakes Restaurant
6331 Woodley Ave
CA 91406-6473
(818) 781-4900
 
 Xtacy Grill & Cafe
6345 Balboa Blvd # 180
CA 91316-1515
(818) 708-1314
  
Taqueria Juanito's
16851 Victory Blvd # 1
CA 91406-5560
(818) 781-6378