Johnny Carson Park — Attraction in Burbank

Went here for the Fall Festival. It was ok. It was more of a mini festival.

For example, as far as food trucks went, there were only 2. One served burgers, fries, nachos, and soda, and the other served popsicles. I was relieved they even had those because at first I thought there weren't any food trucks at all.

When I first went into the park, I wasn't even sure where the festival was. I just followed the people in front of me. We all followed the sound of a live band playing.

Once we found the band, we could see a row of tents opposite of them.

The tents were mostly for sign ups to performing arts for both children and adults, that's why I thought there wasn't any food. Then I realized the 2 food trucks were parked on the road close to the row of tents.

Even the number of portable restrooms available was small, only 3, but again, better than none at all.

As far as festivals go, you get what you pay for and since this one was free from parking to entrance, don't expect much.

It's still something to do and a good excuse to spend some time at the park with nice weather.

As for the park itself, it's clean and a way to enjoy nature in the city. There are even plaques talking about the L.A. River and a bridge to go over the water. Just know that you'll hear the constant sound of cars because of the nearby freeway.

Plus, it being Burbank, you can't help but be surrounded by the entertainment industry. The park itself is named after late night host Johnny Carson, you can see the ABC skyscraper over the treetops, and when you see the mountain with the radio tower on top, you know you're looking at the backside of the...

Johnny Carson Park is quietly nestled between the 134 freeway and the large building complexes of Burbank's various studios, film production offices and medical facilities. It's easy to miss, but it gives the park that "away from the crowd" feel, tucked away in its little secluded, but busy, corner. This park has trails that wind around its grounds along little creeks, powerlines, and office building backroads. There is a newer style playground for kids and a fitness path (with exercise apparatus) along the main park trail. Not the best views around though, as you have massive powerlines, large buildings and construction projects surrounding you. The most convenient parking (though limited) is along Bob Hope Drive, which is right by an off-ramp, making it pretty busy with speedsters once they have the green light, so be careful crossing, making u-turns, and parallel parking there. There are supposedly parking lots nearby, if you do not mind walking a bit to get to the park itself. There are lots of grassy areas and some tables for picnics. Bathrooms could definitely use better upkeep. The former NBC Studios (now The Burbank Studios) is just across the street, which was home to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (hence the park's name). A good place to enjoy an afternoon break from...

I met a client here and parked on the Parkside Avenue part of the park. It intersects with Bob Hope Drive. Parking can be challenging on this little street dueong the work week, do plan. Our sitting area ended up being reserved for a party so we had to go to the other side of the park, which is larger than I remember, but it was just as nice over the bridge to a similar picnic area with shade and benches. Butterflies, hummingbirds, tiny flies that weren't to annoying, a slight breeze, people walking their dogs, 2 Dad's playing football toss with their 2 sons made it a Hot but lovely afternoon. People were friendly and welcoming, and I have to say the diversity of visitors was refreshing! I saw people working out as well. I recommend this park, but be careful on HOT DAYS, it might be Too Much heat and though there are a lot of trees the spaces in between them are a...