Lake Artemesia Natural Area

Wendy M.

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

This tucked-away gem feels like a natural sanctuary at the end of an industrial park. My GPS took me to the wrong spot at first, but once you find it, it is pure serenity. Parking is easy with a decent-sized lot. On a busy Sunday morning around 10 a.m., the parking lot was lively, but we still found a space. I lost count of how many “hellos” & “Good Mornings” I exchanged. Lake Artemesia is easily one of the friendliest parks that I have visited. Bird watchers were out enjoying the morning, which added a peaceful, communal vibe. Walking the lake with a friend, I had to stop multiple times to take pictures. The views are beautiful and I can only imagine how amazing it is in warmer months. Amenities are solid with restrooms, plenty of new park benches to sit and read or chat, a pedestrian bridge, and several trails branching off the main path. There’s a nice gazebo and playground/workout area for people to use. I will gladly return for another walk or a relaxing nature escape.

Andres Duke

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Excellent place to relax and exercise or if you want with your family, super recommended the landscape is wonderful

James Xu

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Came back today (10/13/2024) to revisit this park. It is about 90 acres with 38 acres of lake area. It has a good balance of man-made facilities and nature. Paved paths and clean restrooms. You can walk, run, or ride bikes. You also see people fishing from piers. During summer, there are large areas of lotus displaying beautiful leaves and flowers. Parking is free, but the parking lot is relatively small. On a busy day, you may find it challenging to find a parking space. A good park to relax and enjoy!

Mir

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Very nice place for a quiet walk. I came here for the first time on a Saturday morning (mid March) around 11am, and there were not too many people. The weather was around mid 60s. Many plants did not bloom yet. I can imagine it being very beautiful here later in spring and summer. Would definitely come back here with the family. Parking: the parking lot is smaller than expected, but I noticed some cars park on the road alongside the parking lot also. Bathrooms: there are public restrooms as you walk further down the walking trail, a little ways pass the cute little gym/exercise area for adults. Bike path: there are different paths/trails. The shorter paved trail is simply around the lake. The bike path splits from the main trail. Sitting benches and pagodas: it was neat that throughout the trail, there were areas to sit and rest. Stroller friendly. Many dog walkers too! People fish here too!