Water Garden

About

Water Garden is a garden in Los Angeles, CA, at 1620 26th St.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 64 Google reviews.

The gates never close, so an early run and a late walk are both on the table. Parking is a paid lot, metered street parking and a paid garage, so budget for it. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in Los Angeles.

What works

Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 64 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
Open 24 hours
No gate times to work around — useful for sunrise starts and after-dark walks alike.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking costs money
Only a paid lot, metered street parking and a paid garage are listed. Factor the fee in, or arrive by transit if you can.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first. With 24-hour access, the quiet end of the day is genuinely available to you.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed
A light if you are going after dark

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#17 in Best Gardens in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about Water Garden

What is Water Garden?

Water Garden is a garden in Los Angeles, CA, at 1620 26th St.

What are the opening hours at Water Garden?

Water Garden is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Is there parking at Water Garden?

Parking options here include a paid lot, metered street parking and a paid garage.

How is Water Garden rated?

Water Garden holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 64 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including The Huntington Chinese Garden - Garden of Flowing Fragrance, The Huntington Japanese Garden and Amir's Garden.