Hansen Dam Recreational Lake

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Type
City recreation lake
Address
11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
Hours
Daily, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the water
Fishing, kayaking, weekend pedal boats
  • Kayak & SUP
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Boat rentals

About this lake

Hansen Dam Recreational Lake is a city-run lake in the Hansen Dam flood basin in Lake View Terrace. The Army Corps of Engineers owns the 1940 dam, and the City of Los Angeles runs the recreation area.

On the water

The lake is open for fishing, kayaking and general boating, and the Aquatic Center runs paddleboard and kayak programs. Pedal boats rent on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nearby

The separate Swim Lake is open for public swimming in summer only. Equestrian trails and a golf course surround the basin.

Getting there & access

Getting there

Enter on Dronfield Avenue from Osborne Street.

Pedal boats

Weekends only, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; children under 15 need a parent or guardian.

Swimming

Public swimming is in the Swim Lake in summer only, not the Recreational Lake.

Pedal boats
$8 per half hour for adults (cash)
Phone
818-899-3779

What's here

  • Boat rentals

    Weekend pedal boat rentals

  • Kayaking

    Kayaking and paddleboard programs at the Aquatic Center

  • Fishing

    Fishing at the Recreational Lake

  • Swimming

    Seasonal Swim Lake for summer swimming

Rules & official resources

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Questions boaters ask

Yes. The Recreational Lake allows kayaking, and the Aquatic Center runs kayak and paddleboard programs.

Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Yes, at the Recreational Lake.
Sources: recreation.parks.lacity.gov · en.wikipedia.org · Last checked Oct 11, 2026 ·
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