Legg Lake (Whittier Narrows)

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Type
Regional park lake
Park address
750 S. Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733
Open
Wednesday to Sunday
Rentals
Pedal boats (Wheel Fun Rentals)
  • Fishing
  • Boat rentals
  • Restrooms

About this lake

Legg Lake sits in Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, a large Los Angeles County regional park in South El Monte along the Rio Hondo.

On the water

Pedal boats rent through Wheel Fun Rentals. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and the park runs a free Jr. Fishing Club for ages 5 to 15 on Saturdays.

Around the lake

Car-free paths wind around the water, and the paved LaRio bike paths start nearby. The park is open Wednesday to Sunday.

Getting there & access

Getting there

From the 60 Freeway, exit Santa Anita Avenue, head south and turn right on Durfee Avenue to the lake entrance.

Hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from March to October and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November to February.

Kids
Free Jr. Fishing Club, ages 5-15, Saturdays
Park phone
(626) 575-5526
Rentals phone
(626) 334-6555

What's here

  • Boat rentals

    Pedal boats from Wheel Fun Rentals

  • Fishing

    Lake fishing plus a free Saturday Jr. Fishing Club

  • Restrooms

    Restrooms, picnic tables and concession stands

  • Trails

    Car-free paths and access to the LaRio bike paths

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Questions boaters ask

Yes, pedal boats through Wheel Fun Rentals.

No. Whittier Narrows regional park is open Wednesday to Sunday.

Yes, a free Jr. Fishing Club for ages 5 to 15 on Saturdays.
Sources: locator.lacounty.gov · parks.lacounty.gov · pbssocal.org · Last checked Oct 11, 2026 ·
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