1 / 3Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
đ Harbor City, CA
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.
đ 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.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Will Bad
8 months ago
âA 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.â
Raquel Drift
a year ago
âThe 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.â
Elizabeth E
2 years ago
âThe 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).â
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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.






