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Griffith Park, Los Angeles

4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California

Description

Griffith Park is a large municipal park (1.7km2) located just north of the Hollywood neighbourhood in Los Angeles. It is hilly, being at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, and includes popular attractions such as the Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo, the Hollywood Sign, the Greek Theatre (a venue for events and shows), some hiking trails and sports infrastructure. Unlike San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, it is a lot more 'rugged'.

Access & Transport

The Fern Dell Nature Trail starts just 1km north of Hollywood Boulevard and the 'Hollywood/Western' station (B line). The DASH Observatory/Los Feliz shuttle also runs every day from 10h to 22h. More info on how to get here: https://www.laparks.org/griffithpark/

Instructions & Recommendations

Bicycles are not permitted on trails and dogs must be kept on leash at all times. For safety and security there is no access to the Hollywood Sign.

Meta review

The park gets positive reviews from travellers and residents alike who enjoyed the hiking and views mostly. The main complaints relate to the traffic intersecting some areas and the outrageous parking fees.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Socially, it has a marginally positive impact on the community through an improvement in quality of life (it is pleasant and healthy to have a park nearby)

Conclusion

A very good city park but not really a tourist destination in our opinion, except for the views from the Observatory. One of the best places to go for a run or hike when staying many days within the concrete expanse that is LA.

Key positive

Several trails and good views over LA

On the city's doorstep, walking distance or short bus ride

Key negative

Not many impressive natural features or landscaping

Expensive parking

Suitability

Most trails are not accessible but visitors with reduced mobility can enjoy the views with some assistance

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday05:00 - 10:30

Tuesday05:00 - 10:30

Wednesday05:00 - 10:30

Thursday05:00 - 10:30

Friday05:00 - 10:30

Saturday05:00 - 10:30

Sunday05:00 - 10:30

Pricing
Free

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