Harveston Lake Park

Beautiful walking area. There are baby geese that have just hatched and turtles all over the place. It’s a perfect place to do a nice walk in the morning before it gets too hot out. You can rent boats and fish here as well. We love harveston lake and walk and run it every morning. Very beautiful and peaceful.

I really don’t need to review this park but what the heck, I love this place. It’s one of the best parks in southern california. Below is a list of some of the highlights of the park.
Open at sunrise and close at 11:00pm
Fishing for kids– bluegill and huge catfish
Fishing for Dads– Big bass 18+ inches– catch and release only. (You just have to know the trick particular to catching them in this lake)
Awesome jogging path around the perimeter of the park for family exercising It’s at least 1 mile long, possible more…
Dog friendly, exercise with your dog if you want
The people are respectful and super polite
Cabanas for parties and gatherings
Giant play structure and play area w/​swings for toddlers (bathrooms next to the play area)
Lots of wildlife, water turtles, ducks, geese, great herons, various birds… All like to be fed…
Beautiful and well kept scenery
Bathrooms are tended to on a daily basis. (may want to bring your own clorox and wipes for the seats, it’s still public restrooms.)
Plenty of parking around most of the lake
A cute dock with rental paddle boats
A general store
One of the safest places in southern california (only one way in and out as far as I know)
This place has a bit of a wonderland feel and is an instant favorite for locals and visitors.

Beautiful lake and park area that seems so peaceful even when a bunch of people are around.
This is a great place for a mental break in the middle of the work day! A quick walk around the lake is about 15 minutes… it’s beautiful… it’s peaceful… it resets my mindset and I’m ready to be living and peaceful again. I use my phone and blue tooth, listen to great music and sometimes I pray.
The webbed footed black birds make me laugh as they make funny noises. There is a playground off to the side to take the kids and paddle boats that can be rented if you want a fun work out. Here’s the thing, the houses around the lake are so darn cute. It’s a lovely place to see!!! Take a break if you’re nearby, you’ll be glad you did.

This is one beautiful park, no doubt about it! The lucky folk that get to live around the perimeter are spoiled, for sure. We try and come here a couple times a month to walk the lap dogs. The walk around the «lake» is a prefect lap for small dogs, once they get the damn sniffing out of their systems. The City of Temecula does quite well with ALL of the their parks, thus why it is a great place to live (not so much to drive in ever since the boom). Keep up the good work, it is much appreciated.

This is such a beautiful park. I have been there a few times and have always enjoyed it. It’s clean, safe, and family friendly. There’s a nice long trail walkway around the park. The lake is pretty and you can fish. There are plenty of tables to sit, have a picnic, or check out the scenery. The homes surrounding the lake are really pretty as well. There is also a playground for children. Great place to spend the day with the family.

love walking here and feeding the ducks with my husband. a very quiet and clean area with a nice park for kids

I love coming here. It has never been busy during the times I visit which is a big plus because I’d much rather walk around the lake in peace. I’ve taken my dog here once and he goes crazy for the ducks. My boyfriend and I also rented a motorboat and we rode all over the lake feeding the ducks with complimentary duck food/​seeds. Highly recommend doing that sometime!

This is a beautiful, clean park. I love the ducks and geese just walking around. The toy is fun and fairly clean. I wish I lived closer, but when I came here, I was traveling from the OC to Temecula. We stopped to let the kiddies run around and get some fresh air. Absolutely beautiful, even in the winter!

Harveston Lake is the reason I moved to Murrieta. When My husband and I first discovered it I fell in love with the area. My husband was trying to talk me into moving to Temecula for years but I wouldn’t budge, until I saw Lake Harveston, so I made a deal, he buys me a house near it then I’ll move. He did. Whenever I walk around the lake my heart is full of pure love. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. It’s such a beautiful and peaceful place for all ages.

My mornings consist of me walking my three dogs around the lake. Well kept, beautiful setting and wildlife abound. You’ll find the occasional couple of folks fishing, young families with their little ones at the playground, others, like me, walking their dogs. Weekends it’s best to get there early as there are often weddings and other festivities. You can rent a paddle boat here as well. Really nice and relaxing place in the middle of the city.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful! Nice place to take a walk around the lake, fish, have a picnic or rent a paddle boat. Small man made late/​water feature on the harveston community. Not a lot of parking so you may want to walk over if you live in the area. Great place for family pictures, prom pictures and weddings!

If you want a nice and relaxing place, come to Harveston Lake! It has a great walking path along the edge, and you can even bring your fishing pole and try your luck at catching a big one. There are several pick nick areas where you can enjoy a nice lunch.

Came here for a play date and it is such a beautiful park. I love the lake and the duck feeding sections and the park is maintained very well. Plenty of benches for the playground and shade on the side. By far our favorite park!

I visited this park with my two kids (3 and 4) and they had a blast. Not only did they enjoy playing on the playground toys, but there was also a great group of kids there that they made friends with immediately. After playing we enjoyed walking around the lake, playing with the ducks and watching people fish. We will be back for sure!

The theme of our trip was to relax and take our time. So on the way back, I asked Jieun to look up a park in Temecula where we could stretch our legs and let the dog do his thing. I had no idea the place she picked would be so damn nice.
If fake lakes aren’t your thing, I don’t blame you. Actually, I’m not sure if this is a real water hole all dolled up or if it’s completely artificial à la Lake Las Vegas. I do know that the lake is comprised of reclaimed water.
Anyway, it was a nice stroll in mild 80ish weather. The breeze off the lake made for a very comfortable climate. I enjoyed the surrounding housing with their colonial looking façades. I felt like I was in Disneyland.

What’s not to love about this place?
–Beautiful lake with a fountain in the middle
–Ducks and duck feeding
–Clubhouse for events
–playground for the kids
–an extended area for events every year (like the annual Easter egg hunts)
–Beautiful place to relax with family
–Picnic area

We love it here. It is so beautiful and just perfect. The playground is fun. The bathrooms do need soap and or hand sanitizers.
We came here today for the 9^th annual Royal Family Kids 5k Fun Walk. It is a wonderful location for this event. I plan to return soon for a family picnic before the weather gets too warm.

This place is beautiful! It’s a huge man-​made lake with a paved path around it. If you look closely, you can see animal tracks on some of the paved concrete. It is kind of cute to see duck prints!
Lots of families and their dogs walk this path. There is a playground nearby and you can even rent paddle boats during the day. It costs $ 25 for an hour.
The best part is that you can see all kinds of birds. Primarily you will see ducks, but there are a few different kinds of birds, but I am unsure of what they are. What a relaxing find!

Wow. Thanks Unilocal for leading us to this when we were looking for a place to let the dogs out for a minute. We ended up walking the whole round.
Truly a must stop if you’re visiting and never been.
Perfect place for a stroll with dogs.

I absolutely love Harveston Lake! Rain or shine, my girlfriend and I always come here for a nice walk. During summer time, you can ride paddle boats around the lake for about $ 20 I think?
Hands down, I think this is the best place to walk in Temecula!