Griffith Park
16 expert reviews
“As the first universally accessible playground in the Western U.S. and the largest in the nation, this giant, jaw-dropping gem is the most popular playground in Los Angeles.”
– Time Out
"This fleet of miniature trains has ferried generations of children around a 1-mile loop past pony rides, a Native-American village and an old Western town since 1948." Full review
"The country’s largest municipal park, the 4,210-acre Griffith Park is a must for nature lovers... Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo." Full review
"One of the largest urban parks in America with 53 miles of hiking-friendly terrain and a bevy of gorgeous picnic spots." Full review
"Ride the carousel."
"The 4,000 acres of landscaped parkland and wilderness at the country's largest municipal park offer kids plenty of green space to go bananas in. " Full review
2 Stars
"One of the largest urban parks in the US, rugged Griffith Park straddles some 4,103 acres of the Santa Monica Mountains." Full review
"Open on Saturdays & Sundays, the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round was brought to Griffith Park in 1937 & is one of the few historic carousels still in operation." Full review
"Spanning an impressive 4,210 acres, it's easy to get lost in LA's largest public green space, much of which remains unchanged from the days when Native Americans settled here." Full review
"As the first universally accessible playground in the Western U.S. and the largest in the nation, this giant, jaw-dropping gem is the most popular playground in Los Angeles." Full review
"Enjoy fabulous free summer productions by the Independent Shakespeare Company!" Full review