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Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park

📍 Harbor City, CA

★4.6(2,620 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Regional park surrounding Machado Lake, a Southern California migratory bird habitat hosting 300+ species. Features playgrounds, hiking and bike paths, a fishing pier, disc golf, and barbecue and picnic facilities. Free entry and parking.

✓ Peaceful atmosphere✓ Abundant wildlife✓ Great for picnics✓ Paved trails✓ Free entry✓ Bird watching
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★★★★★Featured review by Raquel Drift

The ambience in this park is very peaceful the nature sounds the birds and very clean cut grass. A lot of spaces for picnic areas and a lot of shaded trees to rest on.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with older kids and nature-curious children who enjoy wildlife, open space, and mixed-terrain trails. The paved paths are scooter and bike-friendly. Bring hand sanitiser — duck and bird droppings are common near the lake's edge.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pack a picnic — shaded tables and barbecue pits are spread throughout the park
⏰Bring sanitiser or wipes for kids near the lake edge where bird droppings are common
đŸŽŸī¸Paved paths throughout suit bikes and scooters for older children
🚗Multiple parking lots provide easy access from the 110 freeway

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

2,620 Google reviews

Spacious lake and nature setting45%
Great for picnics and family gatherings30%
Bird droppings and animal waste near lake15%
Visible trash in some areas10%
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Raquel Drift

12 months ago

★★★★★

“The ambience in this park is very peaceful the nature sounds the birds and very clean cut grass. A lot of spaces for picnic areas and a lot of shaded trees to rest on.”

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Elizabeth E

a year ago

★★★★★

“The park is absolutely huge!! Definitely a nice place to come have a cookout or picnic with kids & family. There's a very big lake at the center of the park. There is plenty of parking/tables. And the open space is great for bikes or scooters. One of the downsides is the trail does not loop around the lake. Also there a few homeless encampment around the park. There is staff on sight that looks like they try their best to keep the park clean. Unfortunately due to the large amount of ducks there is alot of duck poop. Along with all the poop from irresponsible dog owners (park provides bags).”

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Tiki Smile

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Park is large and beautiful; with a walking path, man made lake and several small streams. Lots of wildlife as well as shade trees, benches and vista points. There are several parking lots around the park. At present the workout/climbing area is open, but the large playground has been closed with a large fence and caution tape around it for the last few weeks.”

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Will Bad

2 months ago

★★★★★

“A great mix of topologies. Tons of animals to observe. Nicely paved for walking but also optional unsaved paths. Nice playgrounds. There's really something here for everyone. My only gripe is the visible trash. Its not obtrusive, its simply an opportunity for improvement.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park wraps around Machado Lake and offers paved and unpaved trails, a children's play area, fitness zone, disc golf course, fishing pier, barbecue pits, and picnic tables. The lake draws over 300 migratory bird species including Mallards, Canadian Geese, and Black Phoebes. Multiple parking lots ring the site with easy freeway access via the 110. Open from sunrise to sunset.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 19:00
Tuesday06:00 – 19:00
Wednesday06:00 – 19:00
Thursday06:00 – 19:00
Friday06:00 – 19:00
Saturday06:00 – 19:00
Sunday06:00 – 20:00

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