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Pedal boats are coming back to MacArthur Park. ‘Boy, this water is nasty’
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Times has reported on the upcoming return of pedal boats to the park.
Pedal boats will be returning to MacArthur Park. The water quality at the park has been described in negative terms. Further information about the return of pedal boats to MacArthur Park can be found in the Los Angeles Times.
The Times has reported on the upcoming return of pedal boats to the park. For more details about the pedal boat program and the condition of the water at MacArthur Park, readers can consult the Los Angeles Times article.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times ·
Reading time: 1 min
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