San Gabriel CA - La Laguna de San Gabriel at Vincent Lugo Park
A recent article in Westways, the magazine of the Automobile Club of Southern California(AAA) highlighted what they called whimsical parks in our area. One of the featured parks was the La Laguna de San Gabriel in the city of San Gabriel which inspired my visit again, this post and these photos.
This sea-themed fantastical park within the Vincent Lugo Park sits in a corner of Vincent Lugo Park at 300 West Wells Street north of Valley Boulevard and east of Del Mar Avenue near the San Gabriel Village neighborhood.
This inspirational space was the created by Benjamin Dominguez in 1965. Although its known by some as Dinosaur Park, you will find many colorful fantasies of the sea made of concrete. Look for a sunken pirate ship, seal-shaped islands, pirate ships, a whale and much more. The park is ideal for kids from one to twelve but everyone is welcome. You’ll find bridges over a dry creek bed and a bike path with adjacent picnic tables, soda/water machines, restrooms and bike racks. Parking is in an adjacent lot.
Actually, the park was scheduled for demolition due to deferred maintenance when it was “rescued” by some local residents. Today, it is a part of the California Register of Historical Places and many changes are in progress.
If you like a bit of kitsch and fun times, you are likely to enjoy La Laguna de San Gabriel at Vincent Lugo Park. If you like additional information check www.lalagunadesangabriel.org or www.sangabrielcity.com.
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San Gabriel CA - La Laguna de San Gabriel at Vincent Lugo Park
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