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Dominguez Gap
The Dominguez Gap is an area in North Long Beach where two side-channel wetlands parallel the Los Angeles River from just upstream of the 405 Freeway to upstream of Compton Creek. This walk showcases only the 30-acre east basin. A similar 14-acre basin exists on the west side of the river, but it's difficult to access. Though the river itself is contained in a concrete-lined channel, the wetlands support seasonal bird populations. It is generally better seen at the wetter times of the year, winter through early summer. Read more about "Dominguez Gap"... -
Biking
11 Scenic Bike Rides with No Cars! Read more about "Biking"... -
Public Art
Public art on or about the LA River has taken the form of sculpture, poetry, murals, graffiti, mosaics, and performance art. Read more about "Public Art"... -
Historic Bridges
Twenty-seven bridges currently span the LA River, from its origin in San Fernando Valley to its terminus in Long Beach. These structures constitute one of the largest concentrations of National Register-eligible bridges in the nation. In 2007, the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission declared thirteen of them, which were built between 1900 and 1938, as cultural monuments. * * As soon as wagons rolled into the dusty pueblo of Los Angeles, the need for bridges to traverse the LA River arose. The early wooden bridges were replaced in the late 1800’s by metal truss bridges, as this 1894 aerial illustration shows. Read more about "Historic Bridges"... -
Fishing
Fishing on the LA River? Read more about "Fishing"... -
Our Favorites Spots
*Sepulveda Basin: Lake Balboa* The lake has stocked fish and easy access. Read more about "Our Favorites Spots "... -
Safe to Eat?
A fish study commissioned in 2007 by Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) collected fish samples at four sites in the Glendale Narrows and found results similar to a 1993 NHM study. During two different samplings, the biologists caught 1214 individual fish: 668 mosquitofish, 271 tilapia, 92 green sunfish, 83 fathead minnow, 58 carp, 24 black bullhead, seven Amazon sailfin catfish and one largemouth bass. Read more about "Safe to Eat? "... -
History
For thousands of years, native tribes have fished for at least seven species of native fish from the River. Two were eel-like species called "lampreys" -- the Pacific lamprey and the Pacific brook lamprey. Four were minnow-like species, including the Santa Ana sucker, the unarmored threespine stickleback, the arroyo chub, and the speckled dace. The river also supported a run of southern steelhead, large, ocean-going trout that would enter the river during mid-winter rains in order to spawn. Read more about "History"... -
Access and Cautions
Like our beaches and mountains, the Los Angeles River can be a safe and wonderful place to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities. It’s 52 miles long, at times unpatrolled and, despite its concrete coating, always wild. It’s an unpredictable place where Mother Nature and urban crime can sometimes conspire to cause accidents and scares. So when you visit the River, be smart and be cautious. Read more about "Access and Cautions"... -
Our Favorites
*Glendale Narrows / Elysian Valley Bike Path.*[[sitetree_link id=117]] This 10-mile path is notable for its centralized location, intimate views of the natural river, easy connections to other great rides, and the urban diversity along the route. Read more about "Our Favorites"...