Oxford Basin, Wetland and conservation area in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County, US
The Oxford Basin spans 10.7 acres of constructed wetland between Washington Boulevard and Admiralty Way, collecting urban runoff from a 600-acre watershed.
The basin emerged in 1959 during the Marina Del Rey harbor construction, transforming a former municipal dump into a flood prevention system for neighboring communities.
Environmental education programs at Oxford Basin teach visitors about wetland ecosystems through interpretive signs and guided nature walks along the 0.7-mile loop trail.
The conservation area features observation decks, native plant gardens, and walking paths, with street parking available at nearby park and beach lots.
The lagoon supports between 50 and 100 bird species and contains 45,000 native plants, including milkweed patches essential for monarch butterfly reproduction.
Location: Los Angeles County
GPS coordinates: 33.98500,-118.45611
Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:38
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