Don Knabe Community Regional Park

Don Knabe Community Regional Park, previously known as Cerritos Community Regional Park, is an urban park in Cerritos, California. It contains a few large sculptures, two fishing lakes, and many other amenities.[1]

Don Knabe Community Regional Park
A view of the park's lake
Don Knabe Community Regional Park is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
Don Knabe Community Regional Park is located in California
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
Don Knabe Community Regional Park is located in the United States
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
TypeUrban
LocationLos Angeles County, California, United States
Nearest cityCerritos, California
Coordinates33.850185°N 118.060498°W / 33.850185; -118.060498
Area84 acres[1]
EtymologyDon Knabe
Operated byLos Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
Open6:30am - 9:00pm, Mon-Sun[1]

The park was retitled to its current name on November 30, 2016, to honor the former supervisor Don Knabe.[1] It was recommended by former mayor and supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.[2]

Recreation

The park offers the following services:[1][3]

Both fishing lakes are mainly stocked with trout during the winter and spring seasons and catfish during the summer. Largemouth bass, carp, and bluegill are also found in the lake.[4][5]

The swimming pool is 50 metres (160 ft) in size and is open only during the summer.[6]

A 1.4 loop trail on the border of the park exists. It is popular for people road biking, and dogs are allowed on a leash.[7]

References
  1. "Don Knabe Community Regional Park - Parks & Recreation". Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. "Cerritos Regional Park will be renamed after outgoing Supervisor Don Knabe". 6 September 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. "Don Knabe Regional Park - Services Locator". Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. "Fish Planting Schedule". California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  5. "15+ Places to Go Fishing in Southern California". MomsLA. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  6. "City of Cerritos - Don Knabe Community Regional Park". City of Cerritos. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. "Don Knabe Park Outer Loop". AllTrails. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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