stroll

I was thinking about that idea during my stroll through the park, where a children’s playground has been fenced off for months after being damaged in a fire.

Another short stroll to the Venice Canals can transport you seemingly worlds away to a network of European-style canals and past a magical, people-powered carousel for kids — neither of which are accessible by car.

But did you know it’s also a sprawling public park that’s perfect for a daytime stroll?

This walk doesn’t fall into the category of bucolic country stroll, but it offers an unusual opportunity to get outside in the middle of the urban sprawl.

But those who really know L.A. can tell you it’s a pleasure to stroll through, replete with blooming bougainvillea, rich history and street vendors and shops.