Finally Downtown la echo park lake reopens after two month renovation

#echopark#reopen#downtown
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Today Echo Park Finally reopens after two months of renovation People lined up at 3 PM to go back to the beautiful Echo Park in downtown Los Angeles after they removed all the homeless people and their encampments from the park two months ago lots of people enjoy the day and the activities in the park

[@jd3552]

You should make your own official media pass, "German in Venice Media." You are the only real media in Venice that broad casts the truth to that area.

[@madmax6654]

Brother when are the shirts coming “ Notorious G.l.V” Plz

[@michaelchaves6366]

Facts 🙏🙌🙌📹📹👌👌

[@matthewmeyer347]

Media passes actually say 'Scum of the Universe"

[@geovannyl.2801]

Anything with the word “Media” people automatically think it’s bs

[@SanAntonioRosie]

Never become media! Stay small. We love you just the way you are.

[@mpower6004]

We need to get an official pass to German in Venice because he is a better reporter than Channel 7 .

[@hourglas39]

💯👍🏼😁

[@davehadenough5478]

GIV loves America !

[@carlosgaspar8447]

giv needs a van with the decal "suscribe.giv.news.la" on it.

[@leopoldstotch7721]

Cuz he isn’t minipulated to push a narrative

[@Mr_Pickles_]

There's no official pass. Especially while filming in public. Unless they try to claim it as a closed area for invited guests, which I'd imagine would be bs from the amount of "media" people inside.

[@TheShrededward]

smart man! Never walk behind a horse. That's what everybody in the country learns. City folk... not so much.

[@Lex60]

But if you get kicked by the horse, you can demand the city and get a new house lol.

[@paulwatsonLN]

German in Venice, you have a big heart and I appreciate your optimism.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Homeless people can still use the park. They just can't crap in it, shoot up drugs in it or set up tents and leave trash in it.

[@Jetsetfastfood]

Like they are going to follow the rules...... Yea, ok.

[@simpsons721]

What is the point of a park then?

[@Jetsetfastfood]

@@simpsons721 For normal people and their families to enjoy. NOT drug addicted street criminals! Enough is enough!! Wake up Marty!

[@YES-mb6lh]

really dumb take

[@simpsons721]

​@@Jetsetfastfood All my comments on the internet are serious!

[@HeavyChevy]

The park looks beautiful, I’m glad they got rid of all the homeless people and cleaned the park. Now everyone can enjoy the park again.

[@nealbaker2132]

Question is " what happen to the homeless "?

[@stoop404]

they got rid of them or just pushed them somewhere to be someone else's problem? LA is fkd until they actually address the homeless/transient crisis instead of just moving it around the city

[@ORIGINALSOBSTER]

Now they just need to get rid of those pesky gentrifiers.

[@unclesamscurse8243]

@@ORIGINALSOBSTER yes sir

[@martinh1437]

@@johnbirch104 more like mad leaders, expensive wars that the Romans could not win, religious divides, massive amounts of lead in there drinking water, famine and taxes.

[@melbround1]

LA needs to take a hard stand on the homeless and set the standards for the rest of CA. Then San Francisco, San Diego and the like will follow and slowly we can take back our public areas so everyone can enjoy them.

[@castorkat4868]

Not as long as Democrats run things..this is by design..read Saul Alinsky

[@charlescrosby8179]

We need to figure out how to get a homeless into housing as well

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

@@charlescrosby8179 like the old saying goes…you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink it.

[@shakkeappeal]

@@rulerofomicronpersei8 i call bullshit. With no mental health care, high cost of living, etc. how can you possibly expect these people to get on their feet?? ALOT of them are truly mentally disabled, completely tormented inside. How is this so hard to understand for some people. WE ARE NOT ALL THE SAME. What is easy for you is not easy for others. Doesn’t mean they need to be thrown away. They need help and assistance and the government is failing OUR PEOPLE. I find that our country is so god damn selfish, it’s disgusting.

[@aclark903]

@@shakkeappeal An addiction is debilitating but not a disability in the usual sense of the word.

[@jamien.8639]

Good for the city of L.A.! Its great seeing people back enjoying the park and seeing the wildlife.

[@daveyrogers7336]

They spent the money on removing 36+ tons of garbage from the lake! Now we know why the homeless camp in Echo Park looked so tidy compared to other homeless camps. They were using the lake as their septic tank and landfill.

[@Termitegrrn]

if thats true, thats insane..

[@jquest43]

Goddam,that why the fish i caught tasted like shit!!

[@keribun6473]

Sickening.

[@OldJoeBlows]

🤮

[@jayg5391]

Disgusting. Shame on them.

[@woop2235]

Thank you lord for giving the park back to children and dogs and people in general 🙏🏼 I love Echo Park , it’s so beautiful. I can’t wait to walk our Hugo in the park again!!!❤️❤️❤️🌴🌳🐕‍🦺🦢🐟🐢🦆

[@woop2235]

And big thanks for GIV for keeping us in touch with the situation in LA👍🏼🥰💯 thank you Mike❤️

[@jawnijawni1621]

Amen! ♥️🕊♥️

[@sekinsocal]

Now just keep the scumbags out

[@MarkRVillano]

Somewhere a bookie is taking bets on when the first tent will be planted in this newly renovated park.

[@paulmillen2101]

"He has a big camera. I have camera envy." ... Too clever! Too funny!

[@EG-ww4bz]

You are a burst of happiness! Thank you German.

[@glendajune9140]

Beautiful transformation!! Everything is green,& clean. People enjoying the outdoors,warm weather,& community. That’s what I’m talking about GIV. Thanks for the update.💯👍🏾👏🏾😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@melanieortiz712]

Looks like the grass may only be green because they spray painted it in some areas

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

really i worked early am near lax...seen thar area 4 am..gangs..hookers in cheap area and up in higher ckass area..oh call girls..soirry diff pruce

[@cindybann2363]

That’s wonderful let this be a new beginning 💗 Sending lots of calm,peaceful loving energy to the park, to the animals that live there and to the people who live in the surrounding area.💖🌎🌹🧚

[@baronvg]

Man, this legitimately puts a big smile on my face. I grew up not too far from here and was appalled by what happened to this place over the years.

[@mitchevans1692]

Hey Mike, it's not the size of the camera that matters, it's how you use it!

[@germaninvenice]

😂😂👍

[@frankrodriguezit]

😹😺😹😺 good one

[@skiplambert4693]

Your coverage of the park from a mess until now is GREAT !!!

[@gletamendi5439]

I’m so happy to have our park back! I’ve lived in echo park for 9 years and I have always loved the park. I missed it.

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

Brother German In Venice has to be one of the most Amazing Souls around ! Thank you so much for the incredible hard work you do every single day! God Bless.

[@hugojordan5689]

It's a good day in LA when we finally give the parks the respect they deserve. A CLEAN place to gather with friends and family. And not a place where you might be afraid to step on a needle.

[@usernumberinfinity4090]

If only we could give drug addicted humans the respect they deserve :)

[@bethelholinesspentecostalc8678]

There gonna come back and destroy it wgain

[@c103110a]

Or, seeing someone defecate on the sidewalk.

[@usernumberinfinity4090]

@Brian agreed. But that’s not what is happening. They are just offered a few months hotel stay only if they are sober.

[@seadragon1456]

Yeah.... I wouldn’t take my kids to a park like this. Especially after seeing what was allowed to go on there. I’d be afraid glass and needles were still in the dirt. 😬

[@james5460]

'No camping" - yeah, let's see how long THAT lasts.

[@Elmestiso74]

I live across the street and I witness how police kicked out a few homeless that tried to camp in 😬

[@dotmarceo]

No. They look like they're ready.

[@regand7830]

@@Elmestiso74 : The homeless didn't pay for cleaning up the mess they left and the damage they did. The park couldn't be used with them there. It's a PARK. They are welcome to sun themselves, read...keep their own peace. NOBODY can live there. The signs mean EVERYONE.

[@Elmestiso74]

@@regand7830 I agree , hope the enforcement continues

[@OGGOAT23]

@@Elmestiso74 exactly. No fly zone. No camp zone.

[@muffasahhr473]

Goose = 1 Geese = more than 1 Gosling = Babies Love the channel

[@destenanty1367]

I hope all of the homeless people have a chance to get the help they all need and deserve.

[@paperhandape1981]

im so happy it's open again. hopefully it stays tent free now. crazy how much drug use and fights were happening before the shutdown

[@nicolegutierrez6150]

Looks like how it used to be when I was a kid back in the 90's! 🥰 This is how all parks should be. Now they need to do this to all California parks! Thank you German! You did a great job in this video😊

[@worldwide_wes]

That’s Kevin Paffrath, he’s “Meet Kevin” on KZbin. He should interview you about the homeless issue.

[@jorgevasquez2947]

He's running for governor of California

[@dragoaus]

Meet Kevin is also German 😂,

[@dneuman7455]

It's more of red zone issue. I think certain areas vacant lots or beside bridges or some under passes could be zoned. Drug user want areas they can live like this cause they can't afford rent and don't work. But still offer them bunk house trailers with showers and toilets and periodic outreach. Containing with a fence would be good with big garbage bins.

[@christianpaul-cp6746]

Meet Kevin! Love his stock videos.

[@dorothylewis1207]

Politicians---We don't need no politcians.

[@joelsantana3979]

So happy for the Echo Park Community.

[@epicpeppy2977]

Park looks amazing. It will definitely attract more tourists.

[@ANGELSURS]

And homeless

[@pinkhare4344]

Echo ECho Echo echo,PARK! it’s great to see things getting better!

[@MrSoull]

Lol, you buying into that bull shit... things aren’t getting better. Where do you think those homeless went when the park got closed? Also, give it time. It will be a shitty park again. Once there isn’t so much media coverage and the homeless return...

[@annecaulder9495]

Thank you for showing all the families enjoying the park! It's great that they cleaned it up in time for summer.

[@davidbenoff9889]

German in Venice is the positive voice that LA needs right now! Love these videos.

[@raysmith1630]

Notorious GIV.. hahaha, that was great Mike.

[@petricor8436]

Hope you’re all having a great night tonight!

[@nerdlovers390]

Its about time they get those tents out of that park it looks so pretty now family can hang out there again and feel safe.The judge that is cleaning out the tents deserves an award.

[@castorkat4868]

Be careful its a typical Democrat ploy to get you to like them again..Once elected it will turn into a shithole in 5 minutes again

[@daisymae3883]

@@castorkat4868 I don't mean to laugh but you're right...🤣🤣🤣

[@KM-nj3cm]

I'm so happy for the locals. Parks are for recreation- not living areas. I actually had arguments with an org that was against them being removed. Not even an argument IMO.

[@TeaParty1776]

Ask the judges who OKed tent cities in parks and beaches if tent cities are OK inside courts! Taxpayers voted for specific uses.

[@deedeew4040]

I lived in Southern California for 32 years and I never visited Echo Park. Spectacular.

[@rochelleowens6501]

I was thinking the same. What a shame for me. Even when I came home to visit with my children I never thought to visit

[@gridironprince]

Now you can! Enjoy!!

[@Vwjl1207]

How on earth could you not visit Echo Park Lake in 32 years?

[@rochelleowens6501]

@@Vwjl1207 Have you ever been to Kenneth Hahn Park or Centinela Park?

[@Casinogirl56]

Oh this looks wonderful. So happy they got it cleaned up. Now I hope it stays that way.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

German, you MUST run for LA Mayor.

[@TheRevoluTimes]

You are smart German, never walk behind a horse - The Park looks beautiful ❤️ So glad they cleaned it up. Finally city did something right

[@FiveGunsWest]

I worked for LA Free Press. We just made our own credentials and sealed them in plastic. Worked like a charm.

[@michaelchaves6366]

Woooooooooooow, I had to comment again because they really did a fantastic job with the renovations!!!!! It looks so amazing yaaaaaaaaaaaaay 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

But I'm confused though, why in Venice Beach no one was wearing face masks or only a few and here almost everyone has the mask on..? I rather go to Venice Beach where no face mask wearing.

[@comontoshi]

The park looks like I remember it back in 1980 . . . Beautiful . . . thanks GIV !

[@AmigoKandu]

@5:20 The blessing is "smudging" with burning White Sage plant ( salvia apiana ) inside the abalone shell he is holding. You might of asked about his tribe, or tribal culture. Some tribal people use creosote ( greasewood ) or Mugwort, or Copal ( pine tar ). All good. The smoke removes bad spirits.

[@jasonjames4254]

Imagine that! A park in L.A. that is not a drug infested homeless encampment! Spectacular!!!

[@jquest43]

REPORTED TO PELOSI!

[@staceylili6703]

Yes ! But how long?

[@marionwilson8141]

@@staceylili6703 30 days

[@staceylili6703]

@@marionwilson8141 I give it a week.

[@paldri]

Give it a couple days.

[@gilenasimons7081]

You truly are the best my friend. So bravely you covered the homeless situation, you equally cover the beauty I know you prefer. God bless you.

[@alexiasts]

I love to see this park for everyone to enjoy now!

[@recyclops1776]

So happy to see that park looking beautiful. Hope they keep it clean!

[@nightengale7163]

You're right, it doesn't seem like 2 months. Looks nice! Hoping that they can keep it looking nice 🙂🤞

[@antroloco24]

My god Kevin was there! I would love for that guy to be governor of CA. I think he'd do a good job.

[@sharosmith]

It’s beautiful, so glad to see they cleaned out and moved homeless

[@robertaambler9086]

Thank you for this trip through the park.

[@damienyuen7718]

Parks are for kids, Not the homeless. Let those who want help be helped. For those who want to be outcasts that is fine but go do it out in the desert.

[@staceylili6703]

I lived in AZ for 32 years . The desert doesn't want them either ! They police and park officials do protect it and will kick thier asses off quick it's to be enjoyed like the parks. Cali is finally offering then housing/hotels and they dont want that either.

[@melanieortiz712]

Slab city awaits them

[@melanieortiz712]

@@staceylili6703 think he's referring to slab city

[@Kevine7001]

California’s desert is very big. We are not talking about you AZ :)

[@Mizz.Person]

Even slab city has their rules. Shitty behavior is not tolerated.

[@jasonwill5949]

I used to walk there everyday at lunch working in downtown. Looks good. It’s a great place.

[@ayobubby3690]

You walked there from downtown on your lunch break? No way

[@daveyrogers7336]

That's a long walk!

[@nadogrl]

That’s a long lunch break. Were you a politician?

[@jasonwill5949]

@@daveyrogers7336 haha i would drive there first

[@golfkrAniks874]

I’m glad to see that ECHO PARK got its groove back. Cheeeeeh!!

[@mattr7229]

What a concept... a clean and safe park for families and children to enjoy.

[@regand7830]

Right? I don't think people who advocate for the homeless, truly understand the problem IS dangerous. Besides harmful, infected sharp objects, and feces and urine everywhere. You might encounter someone physically threatening or intimidating. Indecent exposure. Some of the homeless are released criminal sex offenders. Can't be having that shit in a place meant for law abiding people of all ages to be able to go to!

[@throwednoe]

Now that's what a park is supposed to look like. Beautiful. - Noe from San Antonio, Texas

[@RFinn-xk2hx]

Hopefully the homeless won’t ruin this one

[@kristinah4781]

Maybe the billionaires there can spare a few bills.

[@deadlata9767]

@@kristinah4781 money isn’t the problem. Have you seen how many hundreds of millions California spent on the homeless, and it literally did absolutely nothing. Giving the government of California more money is the same as giving an H addict more heroin and thinking that will cure them.

[@bnwo]

City said there's going to be rangers there 24/7 to make sure no one breaks the rules.

[@18394hjk]

@@kristinah4781 you must really enjoy them handouts

[@EsotericOccultist]

@@kristinah4781 The billionaires already made it so even bums have cellphones now. Last I checked they're the ones developing new technology not bums or Karen's like you so maybe show a little more appreciation

[@bo-be-qbarbecueausderseest1663]

A really nice park! I've never been there, but I'll do that next time I visit Los Angeles! Thanks for showing stay healthy 👍

[@felisfigueroa264]

Hooray how beautiful the Park looks 😍

[@morid0]

Holly crap never ever go so close behind a horse you don't know, they can easily get spooked and send you to orbit lol

[@melanieortiz712]

A kick can kill. Giv was wise.

[@ukob]

At least GIV knew to not get behind a large animal that can kick a wolf to death

[@melanieortiz712]

@@ukob i lost a cousin to a horse kick. Kid was only like 7yrs old.😑

[@ukob]

@@melanieortiz712 More people die from animal kicks than plane crashes

[@queserasera1674]

@@melanieortiz712 That is so sad. I hope he has found a better place and is forever happy.

[@brianmorrison816]

The weather has been beautiful this week in Los Angeles.

[@beverleycovert22]

Nice to see all the animals back in the park!( Birds, dogs, chickens ,turtles, fish ,horses, and tame people.) The man fanning the sage from a shell with the bird's wing, is cleansing any negative energy from the visitors, and blessing them ,and the park.Called Smudging. Our First Nations people do the same thing.Geese,more than one (Canadian) Goose. Thank you, for taking us to the park Mike!!

[@lakings505]

What a beautiful park im glad it got cleaned up

[@MF-sv2kp]

Can’t wait until GiV has 1M subscribers. He deserves it.

[@mariellaavila6883]

ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL TRANSFORMATION. IT TOOK THAT LONG TO FINALLY DO SOMETHING AND IN 2 MONTHS IT WAS DONE.

[@JohnnyMetro]

I was just there yesterday and I have a vlog coming! The park looked fantastic -- thanks for this

[@chadtellevik5479]

We watch you for our media because it’s the truth. You have real credentials. Happy memorial weekend everyone

[@YooB1]

Keep up with the great content 🤙🏾

[@DerekCross118]

The City is coming back!! Yay!!

[@gridironprince]

Yea....LA Baby!!

[@cooperd83]

One goose. Two geese. Thanks for the video.

[@PrivateJoker777]

Excellent work. German In Venice. Brings Quality Updates To L.A. happenings. 🌳🌴☀🌴🌳

[@hourglas39]

Hey Mike ! Saw this on the news and was hoping you gave us your version 😁👍🏼 Notorious GIV !! God, you gotta love this man's humor!.😁👍🏼

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

I think the media is there in Echo Park so they can say that they cleaned it up and got rid of the homeless from that.. they're definitely going to go do that same thing to Venice Beach eventually a lot of people are complaining about Venice Beach get rid of the homeless because it's going to be a big tourist Place once more..

[@lphoenix3845]

It should be

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@lphoenix3845 agreed

[@igochopyourdollar]

I'm so happy, I been living across the street for almost 30 years, every 5 years i go to downtown la and buy 2 red ear sliders and grow them for 5 years then release them in the lake. So Cool!

[@prophetmargin7497]

Hard to believe the television show, "Gilligans Island" used to be filmed here!

[@grannybee]

Fantastic, finally the park can be used by everyone. Such a beautiful park.

[@Maki-00]

I hope they don’t let people mess it up again!

[@KindCreature1]

I sure enjoy your signature music and funny animal and Arnold impressions. You always make me smile! Thanks Mike! Yes, I am subscribed too!

[@germaninvenice]

Thanks

[@gabynarufan]

Oh my god!!! The water looks clean!!! Thank you city of Los Angeles.

[@pennywollett3953]

Thanks for this burst of happiness 💖

[@steveg5576]

You have a good way of narrating, speaking for these videos. Steve in NC

[@EdsCollegeLife]

This man really loves Los Angeles despite its imperfections! Keep it up GIV! ✌️

[@CherylAnnRose]

It’s beautiful now. I’m happy now people can enjoy the park. I bet the birds and other creatures are happy as well.

[@slapstickdome9797]

A breath of fresh air to see it back. Don’t know if I agree with “no bikes” why not? All parks have bikes. Now clean up the beach!!

[@ridethasno]

Hey Mike! Hope you had a great day, sending ❤️ from Washington State 😎

[@stevenhenry5320]

Good job for letting us know what's going on buddy

[@doracampos2088]

I’m sooooo happy to see our beautiful Echo Park clean again and ready to be used for what it was intended to,

[@DChristina]

Nice! Now kids of all ages can enjoy it again 💕

[@robin5380]

Why where the people very angry at that man. For cleaning it up? I say keep the fence. We have fence at some parks , locked at late night. no more crime there 👍

[@1dognight166]

Gets rid of 350 pounds of trash 🗑 and ' biological ' waste and people still complain? C'mon

[@robin5380]

@@1dognight166 very true 👍🤷‍♀️🇺🇸

[@preciadoalex123]

@@1dognight166 liberals

[@lindaterrell5535]

A city can never have enough parks. Even if it’s a pocket watch park of 100 sq feet. There are a few near me. One surrounds an ancient oak tree.

[@FranksFishingAdventures]

Man it's beautiful I love it 🙂 thank you for sharing with us GIV your awesome!

[@sanpedrolocal1970]

They made it move-in ready for the homeless encampments...nice!

[@brucewestoby]

Yeah lets keep the parks open, along with the beaches . The bike trail in Anaheim, Orange was packed with the homeless for 2 yea s...now open for. a while. Echo Park looks wonderful now...with the cute baby geese running around. Gorgeous lake view... palm trees. ! Great job restoring the park!

[@melanieortiz712]

Goslings, baby are called goslings

[@tootz1950]

In Japanese parks and other public areas there are a lot of 'NO's', and because of that the areas stay beautiful and growing for generations.

[@clownpocket]

Japan is very civilized. I’ve spent time there and have great respect for their culture and people.

[@clownpocket]

@Chris Camez Homogeneity is their strength.

[@clownpocket]

@Chris Camez What isn’t theirs?

[@sue7011]

Thank you for filming/sharing this beautiful park!

[@Dave_Boyer]

As those people were walking behind the horse, I’m think they are crazy, just then you said the same thing. The park looks awesome!

[@jeffdavis7376]

Yep if that horse gets edgy and kicks one of those city folks into the water it'll be hell to pay

[@cali-vives]

Don’t let the homeless set up their tents back up, so people who actually pay taxes can enjoy it.

[@nicolegutierrez6150]

Yup! Totally agree!

[@tpolerex7282]

Tear down the tents IMMEDIATELY!

[@skr2824]

Gate it! Otherwise, it'll end up like MacArthur park.

[@vaughnwilliams1208]

Yes, what a difference

[@jerrygundrum1]

@@vaporizers101 so are the rest of us.

[@fuufuuu]

Good for CA! It used to do the darling of the west coast. Can we make it a place to be proud of again?

[@saralee3450]

I ❤️ watching your videos!!! Your soul shines through! You make my heart sing!!! #ThankYou #Happy ❤️😇🙏🏼💁🏻‍♀️🐶

[@saltyk911]

It looks sooo beautiful again!! Thank you sweet German in Venice for everything you do! You bring hope to us all 😎❤️✌️