Over 4,210 acres of chaparral hills, given to the city by Griffith J. Griffith in 1896: the Observatory, the Greek Theatre, the zoo, the Autry Museum, Travel Town and the trails up Mount Hollywood all sit inside it.
- Address
- Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Hours
- Daily 05:00-22:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10); trails sunrise to sunset
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Free entry; paid parking near the Observatory and some attractions (recreation.parks.lacity.gov)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- For a shady, easy walk start at the Fern Dell trail off Los Feliz Boulevard
- Bronson Caves and the Merry-Go-Round are listed as closed on the city parks page (2026-10): check before going
- Hike early: the trails are exposed and hot by midday