Echo Park Lake Swan Pedal Boats
DETAILS:
Location: 751 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90026
Hours of Operation:
November 2nd thru March 7th.
MON-THUR: 9AM to 9PM / FRI-SUN & HOLIDAYS: 9AM to 10PM.
Night rides begin at 5PM.
March 8th thru May 21st.
DAILY: 9AM to 10PM.
Night rides begin at sunset.
May 22nd thru November 3rd.
MON-THUR: 9AM to 10PM / FRI-SUN & HOLIDAYS: 9AM to 11PM.
Night rides begin at sunset.
Parking: Free neighborhood parking. Please observe posted parking signs and be aware that parking can be limited during peak hours such as the weekend.
Cost: $11 (plus tax) adults / $6 (plus tax) seventeen years old and younger.
Time Commitment: Admission is for 1hour rental.
Miscellaneous:
During Covid19 regulations, reservation are required. No walkups accepted.
Night rights begin at 5PM or sunset (based on schedule above).
Large swan boats can seat up to 5 adults. Small swan boats can seat 2 adults and 2 children.
Swan boats are dog friendly.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed.
You can download a free interactive app on your mobile device if you want to play a “find and seek” game during your excursion.
You can reschedule or cancel your reservation for a full refund as late as 1hr prior to your reservation time.
For more information, please see their website below. (under “resources”)
The only thing better than navigating a swan-shaped pedal boat in the heart of Los Angeles is navigating an illuminated swan-shaped pedal boat in the heart of Los Angeles! Who says LA doesn’t have lakes? Originally built in the 1860s as a drinking water reservoir, the lake and surrounding park eventually fell upon hard times until a $45 million renovation revitalized this urban wetland to all its glory in 2013. Today, Echo Park Lake serves the community as a natural oasis amidst the sprawl of the city. Thankfully, the two compliment one another handsomely as evidenced by the magnificent view of the downtown skyline just south of the lake.
Now a recreational hub and a family-friendly destination boasting a bevy of beautiful lotus beds and a historic fountain (originally erected for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics) that fires three jets of water several stories into the air, Wheel Fun Rentals took over the pedal boat rental space in 2018, introducing a fleet of swan-shaped pedal boats onto the water that have quickly become one of LA’s newest icons. They eventually added LED lights a year later to accommodate nighttime rides. I promise you can’t go wrong spending an hour of your time floating away on the waters of Echo Park Lake aboard a giant swan whether it’s day or night (I highly recommend that you give both a try). The experience is truly the stuff of dreams.
RESOURCES:
Wheel Fun Rentals website.
