JACLYN “JACK” HERNANDEZ & MICAH BLEVINS Parks Make Life Better! Campaign Relax showcases our 18 recreational lakes County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Relax shows an image of park visitors enjoying the recreational water sport of kayaking at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, one of our 18 recreational lakes. Imagine sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic along a busy freeway or waiting at a bus stop on a hot day, then seeing one of our promotional posters for relax. It will evoke the urge to plan a visit to one of our recreational lakes where you can get away from it all to enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, or other recreational water sports. Special thanks to Jaclyn Hernandez and Micah Blevins for appearing in our promotional materials.
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JACLYN “JACK” HERNANDEZ & MICAH BLEVINS
Parks Make Life Better!
Campaign
Relax showcases our
18 recreational lakes
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Relax shows an image of park visitors enjoying the recreational water sport of kayaking at Santa Fe Dam
Recreation Area, one of our 18 recreational lakes. Imagine sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic along a busy
freeway or waiting at a bus stop on a hot day, then seeing one of our promotional posters for relax. It will
evoke the urge to plan a visit to one of our recreational lakes where you can get away from it all to enjoy
boating, fishing, swimming, or other recreational water sports.
Special thanks to Jaclyn Hernandez and Micah Blevins for appearing in our promotional materials.
LIST OF LAKES The Department of Parks and Recreation proudly operates 18 recreational lakes at parks throughout the
County. Here is the list of parks with recreational lake facilities and profiles of a few of our beautiful lakes:
FRANK G. BONELLI REGIONAL PARK
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park’s 1,800 acres include
a 250-acre lake, which offers a wide variety of
recreational activities, including boating, jet skiing,
fishing, and swimming. Throughout the year, annual
special events are conducted, including fishing
tournaments and water sports.
SANTA FE DAM RECREATION AREA
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area is nestled at the
foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and is considered
one of the many hidden jewels of Southern
California. This 836-acre facility boasts a serene 70-
acre lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized
watercraft usage. During the summer months, the
recreational area highlights a five-acre chlorinated
swim beach and the unique water play area.
CASTAIC LAKE STATE
RECREATION AREA
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is one of the
largest and most spectacular state water reservoirs
in California. It not only provides fresh water to local
communities, but this 12,658-acre northern oasis
also features two lakes: the Upper Lake, which offers
two launch ramps for boating with various waterways
and coves for exploring, and the Lower Lake, which
includes picnic areas, launch areas for kayaks, float
tubes and other non-gasoline boating, and a swim
beach. During summer months, kids can participate
in the Junior Lake Lifeguard Program and fishing
enthusiasts can enjoy world class fishing. The park is
also known for wake boarding and jet skiing.
Alondra Community Regional Park
Apollo Community Regional Park (3)
Belvedere Community Regional Park
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (2)
Cerritos Community Regional Park
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park (2)
La Mirada Community Regional Park
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (3)
LAKE ACTIVITIES
FISHING
The Department has a variety of fishing lakes that are
stocked with different types of fish and many parks hold
fishing derbies throughout the year.
QUAGGA MUSSEL INSPECTION AND
EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Department maintains a comprehensive Quagga
Mussel Inspection and Education Outreach Program
designed to prevent the introduction of invasive, non-
native quagga mussels through infested boats and
other watercraft vessels that recreate at Castaic Lake
and Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park. Introduction and
proliferation of quagga mussels can pose a serious
threat to freshwater lakes and rivers, significantly
disrupting freshwater ecosystems and negatively
impacting recreational aspects of these bodies of
water. Under the program, any vessel attempting to
launch at Castaic Lake must pass an inspection prior to
entering the water. Boats must be 100 percent dry to
pass the inspection, and any watercraft not passing the
inspection will not be allowed to launch for 7 days
following.
BOATING
Recreational boating is a favorite pastime in Southern
California and Los Angeles County. The Department
offers three recreational lakes (Bonelli, Castaic, and
Santa Fe Dam) for great year-round fun! Boaters can
enjoy a serene, sunny day on the water or make a
splash with a variety of activities! Boating safety is
strictly enforced.
SWIM BEACHES
Our swim beaches provide a fun way to cool off during
the warm summer months. Many beaches have
accessible picnic areas and barbecue pits for visitors to
enjoy. Swim beaches are open only during certain
times of the year on designated days. Trained
lifeguards are on site when swim beaches are open
during the summer months until Labor Day.
Parks Make Life Better! and this campaign will help us
show our many facilities and programs that each of you
work so hard to make available for all to enjoy every day!
NORM PHILLIPS
Regional Park Superintendent III,
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
DAVE CAMPBELL
Regional Park Superintendent III,
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
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