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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