Top 10 City Parks in Los Angeles - 2023

Updated Oct 2023

No.1
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Griffith Park
4.6/5
150 Reviews

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Los Angeles
10.5km from downtown

City Parks
"A place that is very suitable for enjoying the night view of Los Angeles. It overlooks the night view of Los Angeles, but it is often crowded, so we have to squeeze out a location by ourselves. It was a bit foggy when we came. The weather was not very good, but we could still enjoy a good night view. It is said that this is the location of the lalaland film, interested friends can come and make a pilgrimage!"
Highlights: Griffith Park is the largest urban park in North America. Many oak trees and wild sage are planted in the park. Most areas still maintain the landscape of early Indian habitation. You can visit zoos, museums, play golf, or climb mountains. Visit the famous Griffith Observatory and overlook the famous Hollywood sign. Griffith Observatory is located at the Griffith Observatory on the top of the park. It is one of the best places to shoot the Hollywood sign. At night, you can enjoy the panoramic view of West Hollywood and the dazzling night view of the lights of Los Angeles.
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No.2
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Runyon Canyon Park
4.6/5
91 Reviews

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Los Angeles
12km from downtown

City Parks
"We decided to hike in Rooney Canyon, so headed to N Fuller Street it was Tuesday, so parking on one side of the street was prohibited because the street was being cleaned, but after a short wait, we were lucky to park on the other side. We started Route E, got through the inspiration point then reached the top and finally got back to Fire F. The view was spectacular and needed a lot of climbing. We both drank 3 litres of water (and a poor thirsty dog, haha), so bring more water."
Highlights: Runyon Canyon Park is a 160-acre park in Los Angeles, California, located at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, managed by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The park's south entrance is at the north end of Hollywood's Fuller Street. The northern entrance is off the 7300 block of Mulholland Avenue.
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No.3
Gloria Molina Grand Park
4.6/5
30 Reviews

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Los Angeles
537m from downtown

City Parks
"Grand Park, Grand Park. Grand Park is located in downtown Los Angeles, specific address: 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The word Grand can mean big, and Park can mean park naturally. We see someone translate Grand Park into big park and we will smile slightly; In fact, it is better to translate the name of the place into Grand Park. In fact, Grand Park is not big; although not big, but the terrain has a ups and downs. People always like some ups and downs, such as hillsides, such as curved paths, eyebrows, lip lines, tactful, and such as an unflattering life. The park starts early in the morning and many people rest here during the day, both tourists and locals, mainly residents of the local Los Angeles County (county), but not limited to the neighborhood. There is a feature that the park is adjacent to a courthouse, and according to the regulations here, the case is judged on the jury system, so there are always many jurors who rest, visit, read or just walk through the park every morning to afternoon. Since the park is located in the city center, parking is not convenient. Parking is available, but relatively expensive, most self-driving tourists will stop a little farther and walk all the way. The downtown Los Angeles bus is fairly convenient, and there are people taking the subway, transfer to the bus or take a section. Grand Park, overall quite good, quiet and elegant city park, pigeons and birds have fun with people. Every time I go, I see someone reading. It used to be a book, but now it is mainly mobile phones and Ipads. I saw people reading quietly in the park and felt that the world was still beautiful. The calm and low-key ups and downs are wonderful."
Highlights: GrandPark in downtown Los Angeles is a beautiful urban oasis. In Grand Park, open spaces can be used not only for strolling, but also for public and private gatherings. The 12-acre park features four distinct areas, including the restored Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain, a delightful performance lawn, a community patio and a large event lawn.
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No.4
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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
5.0/5
2 Reviews

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Los Angeles
17.3km from downtown

City Parks
"A very quiet rest area, the environment is clean and tidy."
No.5
Pershing Square
4.1/5
16 Reviews

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Los Angeles
942m from downtown

City Parks
"The service of the little brother who brought the game is super good, and will seriously introduce us to the specific play strategy, the experience is excellent"
Highlights: The square is named in honor of the famous American General Pershing. The plaza was redesigned in 1994, revealing a postmodern style and becoming one of the landmarks of California. Now this plaza is also a big place for daily entertainment for Los Angeles residents, and the plaza provides wifi. In addition, from November to January of the following year, the square will be converted into an ice skating rink.
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No.6
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MacArthur Park
3.5/5
30 Reviews

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Los Angeles
3.4km from downtown

City Parks
"Our superdriver warned us to be careful here, we were avoiding countless homeless people, the park was in a bad condition, no rubbish but could walk. We quickly went to the subway station located here and left..."
Highlights: MacArthur Park's name comes from the famous American general MacArthur, but the locals also call him Liberty Park. The neighborhoods near the park have undergone great changes in terms of architecture and other aspects. Old buildings have been renovated, new restaurants and new art promenades have opened, giving this place a new vitality.
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No.7
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
5.0/5
1 Reviews

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Cerritos
930m from downtown

City Parks
"Wonderful place to ride a bicycle across the dam and around the trails. Watch for people fishing near the dam, excellent place to walk, bike, jog, etc."
No.8
Lake Hollywood Park
3.2/5
13 Reviews

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Los Angeles
11.3km from downtown

City Parks
"I studied the Hollywood hiking route and found that most of it takes 2 to 3 hours. Because I only have one day to visit Los Angeles, I was excited to find this park to see the Hollywood sign up close. The park is easily accessible by car or by Uber taxi. If you want to see the sign closer, you can hike for 10 minutes."
Highlights: Lake Hollywood Park, located in Los Angeles, USA, visitors can see the sign of Hollywood, the park has a pleasant scenery, and many locals walk their dogs here. In addition, the park also has a large lawn, children's play area, etc., which is a good place to relax.
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No.9
Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park
5.0/5
2 Reviews

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Hacienda Heights
3.8km from downtown

City Parks
"Very good park, picnic facilities are very sufficient, many Chinese go for walks and mountain climbing in the morning. There are many trees in the park, and the early morning is very rich, and many people walk dogs. Worth a visit."
No.10
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Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center
4.6/5
17 Reviews

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Los Angeles
49km from downtown

City Parks
"Take an off-road vehicle to Huask Juyan Park, and you can enjoy the strange and weird rock of nature along the way. The large-scale Juyan Park is a good place to experience cross-country adventures, and the special scenery around the four is worth watching."
Highlights: Wasker Rock Park is a state park located in the northern suburbs of Los Angeles, USA, covering a large area. There are huge rock formations here, where the famous Mexican robber Tuburcio Vasquez once hid, hence the name. In addition to attracting a large number of explorers, the park has also attracted many film and television production teams to shoot films here. The unique landform features make it a natural filming factory. "Star Wars" is based on the rock with a history of 20 million years here. The spectacle serves as an exterior setting for the original world.
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No.11
Central Park
5.0/5
3 Reviews

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Santa Clarita
5.2km from downtown

City Parks
"[View] This family-run nursery doubles as a wedding venue and has a 3-acre garden full of plants for sale. [Fun] The knowledgeable staff is friendly and can help you load everything into your vehicle. The garden is free for you to stroll and enjoy. Come for a picnic!"
No.12
Almansor Park
5.0/5
4 Reviews

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Alhambra
1.5km from downtown

City Parks
"After a busy day of sightseeing & shopping, it was a pleasure to stop here and relax for awhile. People watching is always enjoyable as is duck and bird watching. The walk around the lake and swan boats were fun too. Water, the sun and beautiful breeze all made for a very Zen visit!"
Highlights: AlmansorPark is an urban park belonging to the city of Alhambra. The environment is beautiful and the area is wide, which is a good place for leisure walks.
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No.13
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El Dorado Nature Center
5.0/5
2 Reviews

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Long Beach
10.3km from downtown

City Parks
"it's beautiful fun place to hike around in the middle of a large city"
No.14
Polliwog Park
5.0/5
1 Reviews

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Manhattan Beach
2.5km from downtown

City Parks
"Colorful travel, beautiful natural scenery, but uneven still on stage, we can only see the deep lake, because the vehicles are parked on the road to chaos, although the back (although not enough) vehicles have parking spaces on the road, which requires urgent arrangements, Parking spaces appear to be insufficient for the holidays, but no measures have been taken."
No.15
Liberty Park and Fitness Center
5.0/5
1 Reviews

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Cerritos
3.3km from downtown

City Parks
"Historic, huge, inclusive, innovative, and eclectic. These are just some descriptions of the Free Park. From a lake, to an amusement park, to beach volleyball, to hipster drum rings, Liberty Park is a gathering place that is synonymous with any iconic American city park. An absolute treasure."
No.16
Columbia Park
5.0/5
1 Reviews

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Torrance
2.9km from downtown

City Parks
"In my opinion, the park has put in new playground equipment and removed old facilities. Bright and colorful colors, more suitable for children. Soft rubber floors, not dirty bark, cleaner! There is a great swing and they retain the fountain area. Nice to see the new changes!"
No.17
Miramar Park
5.0/5
1 Reviews

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Torrance
5.1km from downtown

City Parks
"[View] This is a good place to park, walk or take a nap by the river. I like it very much. [Fun] Very quiet and relaxing. Everyone has fun there. [Cost-effective] Every time I come to the three cities, I will come to play."
No.18
Ted Watkins Memorial Park
5.0/5
1 Reviews

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Florence-Graham
2.6km from downtown

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"[View] This is the best park in the entire Greater Toronto area. There are beautiful beaches and barbecue areas. [Fun] Connected to a beautiful hiking trail. Be sure to visit. [Value for money] The only problem is that they don't have enough parking spaces. It's hard to find parking spaces."
No.19
Warner Center Park
4.5/5
2 Reviews

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Woodland Hills
1.3km from downtown

City Parks
"As a visitor from the cold northeast, it was so cool to see all the grapefruit and orange trees. I didn't see any rabbits, but I saw the peacocks and cats. Lovely palm trees and plenty of potential Kodak moments."
No.20
Arcadia County Park
5.0/5
2 Reviews

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Arcadia
384m from downtown

City Parks
"We went for breakfast and they had a wonderful breakfast buffet, more selection that at any other restaurant in the area the sevice was good,"