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Los Angeles's Greatest Parks
Griffith Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

1. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews

Chet M.Chet Mancini: Come at sunset for great views of city. Go up the exterior stairs of the building to get to the roof.

Vista Hermosa Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

2. Vista Hermosa Park

9.4
100 N Toluca St (1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · East LA · 19 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Take a stroll and enjoy the view of DTLA!

Barnsdall Art Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

3. Barnsdall Art Park

9.1
4804 Hollywood Blvd (N. Vermont Avenue), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 49 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: Centered on the recently renovated and reopened Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Barnsdall offers sunny lawns and shaded groves for you to enjoy your picnic spoils. Read more.

Grand Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

4. Grand Park

9.1
200 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews

Gloria A.Gloria A: Love the environment, specially around 7-9pm the sun sets. It's not too hot or cold. The view is nice. You can walk or work out safely.

Palisades Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

5. Palisades Park

9.3
Ocean Ave (btwn Colorado & Adelaide), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Wilshire-Montana · 58 tips and reviews

~A P.~A P: Scenic ocean views, great spot for a walk or picnic - feels a world away from LA's urban landscapes...

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

6. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park

8.9
4235 Monterey Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Park · Montecito Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Didier D.Didier Dorga: Scenic stops along the trails. Good workout. Nice quiet pond with shade and places to sit.

Fryman Canyon Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

7. Fryman Canyon Park

9.3
Mulholland Dr (btwn Laurel Canyon Blvd & Summit Cir), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Studio City · 6 tips and reviews

Megan D.Megan Dugan: Intense beginning but amazing views and pleasant workout. Great for dogs!

Beverly Canon Gardens is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

8. Beverly Canon Gardens

8.4
241 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Park · 15 tips and reviews

Sahar A.Sahar A: Grab a pastry & coffee from Bouchon Bakery, then sit by the fountain. Free wifi CityGuest. 2hrs free parking in garage beneath Bouchon . . . perfecto!

Franklin Canyon Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

9. Franklin Canyon Park

8.6
2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Park · 29 tips and reviews

CurbedCurbed: Featuring a duck pond and 3-acre lake, this 605-acre park has been spotted in a slew of legendary shows and films, including Creature of the Blue Lagoon and opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show. Read more.

TreePeople Inc. is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

10. TreePeople Inc.

9.2
12601 Mulholland Dr (Coldwater Cyn. & Franklin Cyn.), Beverly Hills, CA
Park · Studio City · 20 tips and reviews

Anthony R.Anthony Requia: This is a hidden gem in LA, right at the top of Coldwater Canyon and Mulholland. There are some really cool trails and a spot with picnic tables, that you could bring lunch or a coffee and hang out.

Clover Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

11. Clover Park

9.2
2600 Ocean Park Blvd (at 25th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Kelly S.Kelly Silva: Loved the park-the trail and the swings

Tongva Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

12. Tongva Park

8.8
1615 Ocean Ave (at Olympic Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 42 tips and reviews

James T.James Tu: It's a great park. The play structures for he kids are really unique and cool!

Los Angeles State Historic Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

13. Los Angeles State Historic Park

9.0
1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA
State or Provincial Park · Historic Cultural · 32 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Home to an ever-increasing bevy of hip concerts, fairs & events (including FYF Fest, HARD & The Tour De Fat) this Chinatown/Downtown adjacent park can be dusty but sublime in summer. Wear Sunscreen! Read more.

Ocean View Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

14. Ocean View Park

9.4
2701 Barnard Way (btw Ocean Park Blvd & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Ocean Park · 8 tips and reviews

Jon F.Jon Ferrara: Great secret pocket park to watch the sunset.

Leimert Plaza Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

15. Leimert Plaza Park

8.8
4395 S Leimert Blvd. (43rd Pl.), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Leimert Park · 30 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Located in the heart of the Crenshaw district, Leimert Park Village lures tourists with the distinct African American culture of its shops, art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and jazz clubs.

Exposition Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

16. Exposition Park

8.7
3980 Menlo Ave (inside Figueroa, MLK, Exposition & Vermont), Los Angeles, CA
Park · South LA · 21 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: This 160-acre park is home to some of the city's top cultural attractions and museums. Set aside some time to enjoy the 15,000 rose bushes in the rose garden which were planted for the 1932 Olympics.

Elysian Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

17. Elysian Park

9.0
1880 Academy Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Park · Elysian Park · 27 tips and reviews

Jonathan K.Jonathan Kramer: Amazing view of downtown skyline and Dodgers Stadium.

Hollywood Bowl Picnic Area is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

18. Hollywood Bowl Picnic Area

8.8
2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Park · 7 tips and reviews

Craig S.Craig Smith: Nicest picnic area in the bowl at the top of the hill - quiet and many tables available

Bronson Canyon Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

19. Bronson Canyon Park

8.7
3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Park · 13 tips and reviews

Mz A.Mz Ahmad: This park is what keeps me in my neighborhood. It's a hidden gem. Perfect for picnics and hiking the trails above...

Culver City Park is one of Los Angeles's Greatest Parks.

20. Culver City Park

8.3
9700 Jefferson Blvd (at Duquesne Ave), Culver City, CA
Park · Jefferson · 18 tips and reviews

John K.John Kidde: Nice park with plenty of open space, tables, a jungle gym, and an obstacle course.