L.A. Walks: Los Angeles State Historic Park

A wooden bridge over an arroyo at Los Angeles State Historic Park.

Cobblestone paving in the park harks back to Los Angeles’ early days.

From a pedestrian bridge, the view of downtown Los Angeles is wonderful.

Pause during your walk of the park to check out the display on the Zanja Madre, the ancient brick pipeline that brought fresh water from the Los Angeles River into downtown.

Chris Everett and his dog Jack enjoy a walk at the park. Dogs on a leash are OK in the park.

Citrus trees are located next to the stone path near the park’s Administration building.

A Metro train zips past the sign that marks the location of the Zanja Madre display.

A runner enjoys the stone path near the park’s Administration building.

The park is landscaped with native flora.

Signs of the city: A stroller and pooches enjoy the park as a Metro train passes by.

Visitors walk among citrus trees near the park’s Administration building.

A couple cross a pedestrian bridge in the park, which once was a rail yard.