Experts' Choice Award Griffith Park
What the experts agree on
One of the country's largest municipal parks at 4,210 acres, offering something for everyone—an accessible mega-playground, the Griffith Observatory's night views and telescopes, hiking trails, and a historic 1937 carousel.
“There's no better place in L.A. from which to see the city lights at night, or to look up at real stars through the free public telescopes in the observatory itself.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "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
Fodor's "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
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the largest urban parks in America with 53 miles of hiking-friendly terrain and a bevy of gorgeous picnic spots." Full review
Not For Tourists "Ride the carousel."
Travel + Leisure "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
Michelin Guide 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
On the Grid "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
Time Out "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
Afar Magazine "Enjoy fabulous free summer productions by the Independent Shakespeare Company!" Full review
Travel + Leisure "This expansive urban park hugs the hills above Los Feliz and has enough attractions within its 4,210 acres to please both nature and culture lovers." Full review
