The Fletcher Drive & Bowtie Parcel is located in the scenic Glendale Narrows, the central and longest natural area of the LA River. The site features historic Fletcher Drive Bridge (completed in 1927). The soft bottom river is home to ducks, cormorants, herons, and egrets. The site is just across from the beginning of the River’s Recreation Zone begins where both kayaking and fishing are allowed from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Plus, the River Rover will visit this location!

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST PRINT, SIGN, AND BRING THIS WAIVER

Wear work clothes, sturdy shoes, long pants, hat & sun protection
Also handy to bring are grabber arm tools, waders/rubber boots

We Provide: Gloves, trash bags, water, snacks, fun and giveaways!
Zero waste options: Bring your own water bottle & bring an old plastic bag or a reusable bucket for trash collection

Location Specifics: East of the LA River just south of Fletcher Drive Bridge.

Thomas Guide Page 594-F3

DIRECTIONS

Bike: Located at the downstream end of the Glendale Narrows LA River Bike Path.

Transit: Take Metro line 603 and get off at Ripple Street. Cross the bridge.

Driving: Take the 2 Freeway, exit San Fernando Road. Go northwest on San Fernando one block, then turn left onto Fletcher Drive. South on La Clede. Left on Carrillion. Right on Casitas. Drive under the 2. Pass the Storage Business. Right into Nelson-Miller parking lot.

Parking: FoLAR has permission for volunteers to park at Nelson-Miller Industrial Park. There is pedestrian access to the river from the lot.