Parks in LA

Discover family-friendly parks across Los Angeles — perfect for kids of all ages.

Griffith Park

Griffith Park

Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America, located at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles. Spanning over 4,300 acres, it offers scenic trails, picnic spots, pony rides, and iconic attractions like the Griffith Observatory.

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday5:00 AM – 10:30 PM
+1 323-644-2050
Hiking trailsGriffith ObservatoryLos Angeles Zoo+5 more
Elysian Park

Elysian Park

Elysian Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Los Angeles offering scenic views, picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, and biking trails.

835 Academy Rd, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
+1 213-485-5054
Baseball fieldsPicnic areasPlayground+5 more
Lake Hollywood Park

Lake Hollywood Park

Lake Hollywood Park is a scenic family-friendly park offering one of the best views of the Hollywood Sign along with open grassy fields and picnic-friendly spaces.

3160 Canyon Lake Dr, Los Angeles
DailySunrise – Sunset
+1 818-243-1145
Hollywood Sign viewsOpen grassy fieldsDog-friendly space+3 more
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is known for scenic hiking trails, city views, fishing lakes, and relaxing open green spaces.

4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles
Wednesday – Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
+1 323-298-3660
Hiking trailsFishing lakeBasketball court+3 more
Gloria Molina Grand Park

Gloria Molina Grand Park

Grand Park is a vibrant downtown public park featuring fountains, event spaces, open lawns, and beautiful civic center views.

200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
+1 213-972-8080
Interactive fountainOpen lawnsFestival space+3 more
Barnsdall Art Park

Barnsdall Art Park

Barnsdall Art Park combines architecture, culture, art galleries, and scenic city views in East Hollywood.

4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Hollyhock HouseArt galleriesCultural events+3 more
Pan Pacific Park

Pan Pacific Park

Pan Pacific Park is a community-friendly park offering sports facilities, playgrounds, picnic spaces, and swimming pools.

7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
Monday – Saturday9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
+1 323-939-8874
Basketball courtsTennis courtsBaseball fields+3 more
Echo Park Lake

Echo Park Lake

Echo Park Lake is a relaxing lakeside park known for lotus flowers, pedal boats, and skyline views.

751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles
DailySunrise – Sunset
+1 213-847-0929
Pedal boatsWalking pathsLotus flower beds+3 more
Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica State Beach is a famous coastal destination known for its sandy shoreline, scenic ocean views, and access to the Santa Monica Pier.

1550 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica
Monday – Sunday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
+1 310-458-8411
Wide sandy beachVolleyball courtsWalking paths+3 more
Venice Beach & Skate Park

Venice Beach & Skate Park

Venice Beach is an iconic LA destination known for its boardwalk, skatepark, beach culture, and street performers.

1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice
Monday – Sunday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
+1 310-399-2775
Oceanfront skateparkStreet performersMuscle Beach+3 more
Point Dume State Beach

Point Dume State Beach

Point Dume State Beach offers scenic coastal trails, rocky coves, ocean views, and seasonal whale watching.

6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu
DailyDawn – Dusk
+1 310-457-8143
Whale watchingCoastal hiking trailsRock climbing+3 more
Los Encinos State Historic Park

Los Encinos State Historic Park

Los Encinos State Historic Park preserves historic California ranch life with trails, historic buildings, and picnic areas.

16756 Moorpark St, Encino
Wednesday – Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
+1 818-784-4849
Historic ranch buildingsNature trailsPicnic areas+3 more
Placerita Canyon Natural Area

Placerita Canyon Natural Area

Placerita Canyon Natural Area is a scenic canyon park known for hiking trails, oak woodlands, and California's first gold discovery site.

19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita
DailySunrise – Sunset
+1 661-259-7832
Nature trailsOak woodlandsWildlife viewing+3 more
Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park

Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park

Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park is a riverside park along the Los Angeles River featuring walking paths and green spaces.

2944 Gleneden St, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
+1 323-221-9944
Walking pathsBike pathsRiver views+2 more
Steelhead Park

Steelhead Park

Steelhead Park is a riverside community park along the LA River Bike Path featuring educational spaces and river recreation access.

Oros St, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Outdoor amphitheaterBike path accessDog-friendly areas+2 more
Runyon Canyon Park

Runyon Canyon Park

Runyon Canyon Park is one of LA's most popular hiking destinations offering panoramic city views and dog-friendly trails.

2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles
DailySunrise – Sunset
Hiking trailsHollywood Sign viewsDog-friendly trails+2 more
Exposition Park

Exposition Park

Exposition Park is a cultural and recreational destination featuring museums, sports venues, gardens, and open spaces.

701 State Dr, Los Angeles
VariesDepends on attractions
Natural History MuseumScience CenterRose Garden+3 more
Lake Balboa Park

Lake Balboa Park

Lake Balboa Park is a spacious recreation park featuring lakes, sports facilities, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

6300 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles
DailyOpen daily
Boating lakeWalking pathsSports courts+3 more
Point Fermin Park

Point Fermin Park

Point Fermin Park is a scenic coastal park in San Pedro offering panoramic Pacific Ocean views, walking paths, and picnic spaces.

807 W Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday5:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Ocean viewpointsWalking pathsPicnic areas+3 more
Vista Hermosa Natural Park

Vista Hermosa Natural Park

Vista Hermosa Natural Park is a peaceful urban park near Downtown LA featuring trails, meadows, streams, and skyline views.

100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles
DailyDaylight Hours
Walking trailsNatural streamsOak savannah landscape+3 more
Holmby Park

Holmby Park

Holmby Park is a quiet neighborhood park in West Los Angeles known for relaxing green spaces and community-friendly recreation.

601 Club View Dr, Los Angeles
DailyOpen daily
Pitch-and-putt golf courseWalking pathsPlayground+3 more
Culver City Park

Culver City Park

Culver City Park is a multi-level recreational park offering scenic views, trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities.

9910 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
Monday – Sunday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fitness trailsPicnic areasPlaygrounds+3 more
Palisades Park and Recreation Center

Palisades Park and Recreation Center

Palisades Park and Recreation Center is a scenic coastal park with ocean views, jogging paths, and family recreation facilities.

851 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades
Not specifiedDaylight Hours
Ocean viewpointsWalking trailsPlayground+3 more
Averill Park

Averill Park

Averill Park is a peaceful neighborhood park in San Pedro known for ponds, waterfalls, gardens, and shaded walking paths.

1300 S Dodson Ave, San Pedro
Monday – Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Walking trailsWaterfallsDuck pond+3 more
Abalone Cove Park

Abalone Cove Park

Abalone Cove Park is a scenic coastal preserve featuring hiking trails, tide pools, and beach access in Rancho Palos Verdes.

5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes
Monday – Sunday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Coastal hiking trailsTide poolsOcean viewpoints+3 more
Johnny Carson Park

Johnny Carson Park

Johnny Carson Park is a spacious community park in Burbank known for green lawns, shaded trails, and community events.

400 S Bob Hope Dr, Burbank
DailyDawn – Dusk
Walking trailsPlaygroundOutdoor exercise stations+3 more
Beverly Gardens Park

Beverly Gardens Park

Beverly Gardens Park is a famous public park in Beverly Hills known for gardens, fountains, art installations, and the iconic Beverly Hills sign.

North Santa Monica Blvd & North Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills
DailyDaytime Recommended
Beverly Hills SignRose gardensCactus garden+3 more
Laguna Lake Park

Laguna Lake Park

Laguna Lake Park is a peaceful neighborhood lake park offering walking trails, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

3120 Lakeview Dr, Fullerton
DailyOpen daily
Fishing lakeWalking trailsBirdwatching+3 more
Silver Lake Meadow

Silver Lake Meadow

Silver Lake Meadow is a peaceful open green space within the Silver Lake Reservoir area, popular for picnics, relaxation, and scenic hill views.

2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles
Not specifiedDaylight Hours
Large grassy meadowWalking pathsReservoir views+3 more
Everett Park

Everett Park

Everett Park is a small hillside neighborhood park offering quiet relaxation spaces and scenic views of Downtown Los Angeles.

988–992 Everett St, Los Angeles
DailyOpen 24 Hours
Skyline viewsOpen grassy areasLight exercise paths+3 more
Robert L. Burns Park

Robert L. Burns Park

Robert L. Burns Park is a quiet neighborhood park near Hancock Park offering playgrounds, shaded seating, and family picnic areas.

4900 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
DailyOpen daily
Children playgroundPicnic tablesCovered patio+3 more
Fern Dell

Fern Dell

Fern Dell is a shaded natural area inside Griffith Park featuring walking trails, a creek, playgrounds, and hiking access to Griffith Observatory.

2333 Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles
Monday – Sunday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Shaded walking trailsCreek with koi fishPlayground+3 more