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Venice Canals Duck Sanctuary

📍 Venice, CA

★4.7(15 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

A dedicated duck habitat alongside Venice Canals featuring a fenced pond and grassy green space. Free entry, pram-friendly access, and open from dawn to dusk make it an easy stop for all ages.

✓ Duck watching✓ Free entry✓ Pram friendly✓ Venice Canals✓ All ages✓ Neighborhood gem
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★★★★★Featured review by Louise Boilevin

Love seeing 👀 the ducks here, they got thier own green space and pool area and a opening to go in and out .

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children who light up around animals — the ducks are close, calm, and unenclosed enough to feel interactive without any stress. Works as a 20-minute standalone stop or as the highlight of a longer Venice Canals walk. No entry cost, no booking required.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pair this with a full Venice Canals walking loop for a longer outing
⏰Morning visits tend to see more duck activity before afternoon foot traffic picks up
đŸŽŸī¸The play area nearby gives older siblings something to do as younger ones fixate on the ducks
🚗Street parking along the canal streets fills fast on weekends — arrive early

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

15 Google reviews

Loved by families60%
Unique duck habitat25%
Easy walk-up access15%
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Louise Boilevin

a year ago

★★★★★

“Love seeing 👀 the ducks here, they got thier own green space and pool area and a opening to go in and out .”

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Guillaume Bourcy

a year ago

★★★★★

“Nice initiative to provide a pond aside the Canal to host the many ducks from the neighborhood.”

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Ned B

a year ago

★★★★★

“Crucial stop if in LA for 24 hours”

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Miguel Sanderson

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Highly recommended with family”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Canal Park's duck sanctuary gives the neighborhood's ducks their own fenced pond with an opening so they can swim freely between the canal and the dedicated pool. The adjacent green space and children's play area give families room to linger. Reviewers call it a crucial LA stop, and the ducks are approachable without being enclosed.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday06:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:00 – 21:00
Friday06:00 – 21:00
Saturday06:00 – 21:00
Sunday06:00 – 21:00

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