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Weekend guide · Encino · March 15, 2026

Lake Balboa Cherry Blossom Walk — When to Go, Where to Park

Lake Balboa's cherry blossom bloom is the Valley's best 90-minute outdoor walk in late March and early April. Here is how to time it.

Cherry blossom bloom at Lake Balboa is the Valley's most-reliable spring outdoor moment — typically late March through early April, varies 2-3 weeks year-to-year. Get there before 9am for parking + photos without crowds.

Published March 15, 2026

Filed under: Parks + Outdoors


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