Los Angeles Recreation & Parks — Attraction in Los Angeles

Griffith Park is truly one of the most special places in our expansive city of over 400 square miles. We have the distinction too of being one of the few major cities of the world that is divided by a mountain range. Views from the top of Mt. Hollywood, on a clear day, include the full panorama of our beautiful city strectching from the nearby mountains and valleys to the distant shores of the beach cities and even Catalina Island sometimes! Definitely a manageable hike worth taking. Oh yes, BTW, the park also is the residence of many wild animals, including coyotes, deer, and the world's most famous mountain lion too, who was once photographed at night with the Hollywood sign behind him. Happy trails to you... until we...

During Corona at Sunset... trail is usually empty. However during my visit it was a bit busier than usual. People kept their distance, but most were not wearing a mask. Parking is the probably worst part, since you have to park in a residential street. Watch out for red flag warnings. If so, no parking on the other side of the street. Since the hike took place during the late afternoon, the street surrounding the golf area connecting to the trail is completely dark, so take a flashlight, or head lamp when coming back down. Would not recommend this...

This facility was once the botanical nursery for the parks of Los Angeles. Before the golf course was built the land in between Vermont and Commonwealth was a children’s playground. Now days the hard working men and women of Griffith Park maintenance start...