A hidden gem in Glendale you'll definitely want to save Brand Park is such a peaceful and beautiful place, perfect if you want a quiet break from the busy city. The park is quite spacious, with scenic trails, lots of greenery, and lovely picnic spots. There's also plenty of free parking, which makes it super convenient. One of the highlights is the stunning Brand Library & Art Center. The building itself is -- with unique architecture that really stands out. It feels more like visiting a museum than a regular library. You can easily spend a few hours here just walking around, enjoying the views, and exploring the area. Highly recommend for a calm, relaxing day in nature read more

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Brand Park is a cute little spot in Glendale, though it's definitely on the smaller side (for me) ~ I couldn't quite hit my 6,000 steps here. Still, it has a lot to offer for all ages. The Japanese Friendship Garden is a peaceful highlight, with a beautiful koi pond and well-kept landscaping. It usually opens around 10 AM, so plan accordingly. There's a small playground for kids and a few picnic tables around, which makes it family~ friendly. The library on-site hosts events sometimes, and the big staircase in front is perfect for photos. Parking inside is pretty limited, but there's usually plenty of street parking nearby if you don't mind a bit of a walk. read more

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Me and my girl had the chance of checking out this park for the first time. After hanging out at the Galleria a few weeks ago, we stopped here afterwards to check out their hiking trails and Japanese Gardens. Place is FIRE, Nice ancient looking walls and beauty of nature and art. We also had our own little picnic here. Place is clean and unique. We will visit again sometime around. read more

Amazing place to visit and each time I've gone I enjoy the scenery. You can tell they take very well care of the park as it's always clean and well managed. The hiking trails and the library are very nice and recently I discovered about the japanese tea house garden(I don't know why I've never gone there the many times I've been to brand park) which is very nice. If you're looking for a place to relax or hike, this location is at the top for places to visit to do just that. read more

Brand Park is a relatively hidden park located in Glendale. This is actually quite an interesting park because there are multiple activities to do here, but you do need to come at the right time to maximize your experience here. [Brand Library]: It was built in 1904 and owned by Mr. Leslie C. Brand. When Mr. Brand died in 1925, he left his estate to the City of Glendale upon the death of his wife provided it be turned into a public library and park. Mrs. Brand died in 1945 and the building officially turned into a public library in 1956. The library closes on Sunday, Monday, and holidays. [The Shoseian Whispering Pine Japanese Tea House & Friendship Garden]: The tea house was built in 1974 and the tea house has tea ceremonies and festivals on selective dates (see the Shoseian Teahouse website for detailed dates & by reservation only). Friendship Garden is opened on Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM. [Doctors House Museum & Gazebo]: Doctors House was restored and opened to the public in 1984. Guided tours available on every Sunday 2 PM - 4 PM (closed during the month of July, on holidays, and during inclement weather) with suggested donation of $5. The museum is closed outside of the two-hour period. [Brand Park Hiking Trail]: There's a giant status of the American Green Cross and it also starts the 2.1-mile Brand Lateral Trail Loop. [Others]: There's a small wading pool on the bottom of Brand Library & Art Center as well as a baseball, children playground, and a grassy field for picnic. It's a really nice park with so much potential, but it makes absolutely zero sense that the Friendship Garden and Doctors House Museum & Gazebo don't open on a same day & force visitors to come two separate times to see them all. read more

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Brand Park is my favorite park in LA. It's a multi-use park and is very wild, with coyotes, deer, and other animals that come down from the mountains at night. It's also historical, the grave site of the original Brand family is a small hike up from the Japanese Garden. Best features: HIKE: there are about 3 hikes connected to the park, varying from moderate to hard. JAPANESE GARDEN: the hours are short and inconvenient, but if you look online for seasonal hours and make it in it's free and tranquil DOCTOR'S HOUSE/ CEMETERY: historical landmarks still stand on the park PLAYGROUND/ BALL FEILDS: the baseball feilds and playgrounds really add depth to this park. There are also kiddie pools that have been dry as of late. BRAND LIBRARY: The hours for the library are good, and the library hosts art shows among beautiful study areas and books EVENTS: Summer concerts in the park, movie nights, art exhibits, and cultural food festivals are all held here. BATHROOMS: there are about 2 public bathrooms and another in the library that are well maintained PARKING: there's a good amount of parking onsite, on the street, and around the area read more

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Very nice park that has a picnic area, baseball field, library, and a Japanese Tea House. Dog friendly, yay. When we stopped by on Labor Day weekend, there were a lot of families at the picnic tables having a barbeque and just relaxing. It wasn't too crowded though, and you can definitely enjoy some peace and quiet if you wanted to. Unfortunately the Japanese Tea House was closed, but it is cool that they have it. They also seem to host summer concert series for free on weekends, and that is a nice community touch for local residents. I went to high school in Glendale many years ago, and I used to come here with boyfriends/friends/etc... and it hasn't changed a bit! Kinda weird to see it after so many years but kinda cool too. Enjoyed it. read more

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Brand Park is a nice relaxing place in the Valley, near Burbank and Glendale. It makes a big splash with its majestic entrance, it's hard to miss, a little jewel in the area. The actual park is beautiful, relaxing, has a nice playground, various picnic tables (I enjoyed an outdoor lunch here in the nature), parking, restrooms are more. The whole place is more of a complex that hosts Brand Library and Art Center ( I was here mainly to check them out and explore the grounds). On top, it has a nice Japanese Gardens (they were doing some maintenance while I was there), peaceful, with cherry trees and a nice pond full of big, colorful koi fishes. There is a cute gazebo and a historic house (The Doctor's House) on the property as well, opened to visit on Sundays from 2 pm to 4 pm. I wasn't there on a Sunday so I didn't get to check it out, but that'll be some other time. The property that belonged to Leslie Brand is huge and it was great he donated it to the city so that everyone can enjoy a bit of what it has to offer. It has a bit for everyone : history, art, culture, playgrounds, nature exploring and hiking trails, peaceful gardens, picnic areas. I didn't do the hike, although it sounds tempting to go and find Brand's family cemetery. I got a tad scared by my fellow Yelpers reviews describing its steepness. Maybe some other time I'll get the courage to try it out. I couldn't take a photo of the nice American Green Cross Statue since a dude was parked on it the whole time I was there (while I checked out the Library, Art Center, Japanese Gardens, the grounds, had a nice picnic). So I'll leave it for some other time. Brand Park is a nice place to come back to, explore some more, hike, check it out during various seasons, enjoy a picnic, bring a book. It's more left to explore here, a nice find! read more

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I brought my dog here for a walk on a cloudy January day. There weren't many people here and plenty of parking - no games going on either. The park is well kept with a mix of grassy areas and native shrubbery on the edges. Saw some knuckleheads with dogs off-leash, which is against park rules. read more

It's a nice place to play, hike, there is a library as well as an art exhibits. Some cautions, junkies do frequent the place, I have seen "medicine bottles" on hiking trail. Near the park is a convicted ped*phile, a violation of his parole. A friend of mine was a victim of this guy when she was a student at a Christian elementy school in Burbank. She pointed this house out. I guess he lives with his family; they live in a two story white house near the corner. The house is falling apart, paint chipping, the grass is dry, on the front porch there is a table infront of the front window. On the table, are all these plants like they are trying to keep people from looking into the house but don't have curtains. There is no house number & usually there's a car parked at the curb to prevent anyone from seeing the house number on the curb. If you look at the house to long a guy come out to stare you down. At this time he must be 40 something. His about 5'10, lean, short dark hair, wears sunglass. The last time I saw him he had on a wind breaker jacket, cargo shorts & sunglasses. I have seen this guy wearing a hat, sun glasses, short sleeved tshift & long pants. It has been a few years since I have been near this house. read more

Brand Park is one of the best parks in LA. I love hiking here, bringing my son here, and enjoying the art events. It's high in Glendale/Burbank, hidden in the mountain and surrounded by trees. The grounds are immaculate and the air smells better up here. The location is gorgeous. There's a bright white Moroccan style gate at the entrance leading to a palm tree lined road into the historic Moroccon house that is now a library. The grounds are expansive, and perfect for a picnic. There's space for everyone. There are hiking trails, tennis courts, and a koi pond! The left side of the park is very family friendly. There are two playgrounds right next to each other and a splash pool at the bottom of the hill. The activities and events are excellent. They have a concert series on the Plaza, art exhibits, and fun activities for Christmas. We came for a candlelight tour of the doctors house and ended up eating cookies and making pins for Christmas gifts. Then, we went caroling. Brand park is special. It's nice, beautiful, and welcoming. I highly recommend it. It's the kind of place that makes you proud to be from this area. read more

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The Seven Tree trail is insane! If you need a really challenging hike, consider it. It's a beautiful but treacherous trail. Good traction shoes required! And wear a backpack so you can use both hands. We are adventurous people, but felt scared for the entire descent, which is narrow and very steep. Glad we made it to the end, but won't be returning without a helicopter! :) the exit ramp off the trail was so steep we both had to laugh about how hard it would be without sliding down. Be prepared to be covered in dust and need a chance of clothes afterwards! Great parking and restroom facilities and a really beautiful location, otherwise! Definitely want to check out the Japanese garden when it's open (Mondays to Thursdays)! read more

We're not from this area, so didn't know anything about Brand Park. We were there on Father's Day, expecting to visit Doctors House Museum. Unfortunately, though they open on Sundays, holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day are excluded. Road signs provided some direction to the park, while Google Maps sent us a different way. I didn't know what to expect, so was surprised that this large, diverse park space was at the end of the Maps rainbow. We found our way to a secondary entrance, parked and walked to the Doctors House entrance. That's when we discovered they were closed that day. Sharing the same section of the park, and the same grassy lawn area, we happened upon the Whispering Pine Japanese Garden. It's not a garden I'd seen mentioned in any lists of such gardens in the Southland, so it was a pleasant surprise to see it. We ended up walking around the whole grounds, enjoying the water features and large koi pond. An event was going on in the tea house itself, so we had more access to the grounds than we would have otherwise. The sign outside indicated the tea house and gardens are only open Mondays through Thursdays normally. The park is quite large. We didn't explore the other areas, as we had to get to a dinner event. Located on the upland part of the city, it appears to be a great resource for the community. Since we still want to visit Doctors House Museum, we'll be back! read more

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Where have I been? How come I never knew the existence of this park? I'd been to this area so many times and it's actually on the street as Jon's Supermarket where I frequently go grocery shopping. Thanks to a recent search on Yelp for a nearby park that I can go to during my lunch break from work. As I approached the end of Western Ave towards the mountain, I immediately saw the entrance to this huge park which is lined by beautiful, tall palm trees. There's ample parking all around the vicinity. I headed towards the stairs that led to a building with equally beautiful architecture which I found out to be a library. In the adjoining area is the huge art gallery where an exhibit is ongoing during my visit. I headed down the other side of the building and saw an old house which I learned to be the ancestral home of Dr. Brand himself. It has a very well manicured lawn with a lovely gazebo. A bit of farther walking led me to the Japanese Garden and Teahouse. It's so peaceful and tranquil in here that I almost forgot I had to come back to work. read more

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Parks are a dime a dozen in the City of Angels meaning that one needs to have unique features or attributes to stand out and attract folks to the grounds. Naturally, some are better than others and offer a different experience. Brand Park, located at the base of the Verdugo Mountains on the Glendale/Burbank periphery; is one to add to the list. How does it rank? The drive to Brand Park is a peaceful and beautiful one surrounded by large mansions, landscaped yards, and perfectly maintained streets making you feel like you are in the Beverly Hills-comparable part of Glendale. A high-arched gate and palm-lined street enters you into a 31-acre park at the foot of the mountains where ample parking awaits you. Brand Park is the typical neighborhood park in terms of offering a grassy stretch of land, trees, and grounds for leisurely entertainment but there is so much more to be said for it. Brand Park houses the standard park flair: playground for kids, baseball field, basketball court, and walking/biking trails which lead into the mountains. But this isn't all, folks! The Band Park grounds are sort of an 'adult park' in the essence of bringing art and culture into the mix. The park is the home to The Brand Library and Art Center (and Brand Studios) plus the Whispering Pine Teahouse, Historic Doctors' House Museum, and even the Brand Family cemetery! Brand Park is a complex hub of activity giving access to more than just a grassy spot for a picnic. After browsing some music-centric books at the library and artwork in their galleries, park-goers can head to the Teahouse to savor the sound of a creek under a Japanese-inspired bridge. Careful to attend on the correct day though as hours are limited to Thursdays and otherwise the Teahouse is gated. It is available for event rental, though. The Doctors' House Museum is also a perk with its Victorian architecture and antique feel (originally the home to Glendale's first doctors) and also the spot for time-period events (the museum is open for regular docent-tours on Sundays). In addition to these attractions, Brand Park works with the community by having a spot to pick up free mulch! The park genuinely has a nurturing but historic feel. Both kiddos and adults alike will alight at the critters in Brand Park hanging out as though Snow White is singing and reining them in: the famous Burbank parakeets and parrots chirp/squawk from the highest tree branches, squirrels scamper abound, and rabbits take a lunch break (I saw an adorable, LARGE, white rabbit with black ears who wasn't shy at all about binging on some grass!). The best thing about Brand Park is its beauty. It's the city of Glendale so obviously the park is well-maintained, clean, and sparkly while the energy in the air is relaxing and serene. Brand Park is certainly the place to go to "get away" from the trials of your day for a couple hours. Overall, Brand Park is a great choice among the plethora of neighborhood parks in LA to have a picnic, visit free art galleries, and hike some trails. It's win-win and a well-rounded experience certain to satisfy folks of all ages. read more

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The library is closed, but you can't enjoy its park either... boy it stinks here, from grilling all over the place! I want to read my book here, not to smell their weird cooking!!! Large groups of pple, no respect of social distancing, what do you expect....? They also think they can bring their chairs with food to the library steps and sit and roam everywhere on the hill on which it's situated! Can't let them party that close to the great historic place, what if they set a fire??? read more

Nice view even that we was latest time. Met so many Russian and Armenian people Fresh air, good to walk with children Park with free entry read more

Brand Park - Palms - Parks Near Me - Glendale, California

I love the Brand Park Vicinity. It reminds me of a mosque or temple. Even if the mountain trail is closed, I can still walk the vicinity and get a great workout. Also, there are plenty picnickers. They have filming and photography rules because of private events, but none today. I don't consider it a safe place for unattended children and teens because of the mountainous vicinity. read more

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This park is so beautiful. Great place to hang out with family, hiking and biking. Lots of nice picnic tables and areas. Love spending time here with my kids. read more

This is a nice park that is settled at the foothills of the canyon in Glendale. Very wide open and spacious. There are areas for baseball, football or soccer. There's a library that you can visit as well as an area where you can have tea. I love that you can enter the canyon from several different areas to do some hiking, and when you come down you can relax on the lawn. They also have scheduled summer series concerts on the lawn for free. From what I can determine this is a pet friendly park. I'm sure your pets have to be on a leash and have to be picked up after. This is a really nice quiet clean park, not too noisy and not too many people, just a nice family park to just get away and relax. read more

One of the loveliest local parks with beautiful Japanese Tea House/garden/large koi pond, lily pads and waterfalls, little bridge and great hiking trails (moderate to strenuous). The entrace to the park is absolutely gorgeous (Moroccan/Indian architecture) lined with palm trees and beautiful rose bushes. It's a quite large property that also includes the Brand Library (Covid closed) which also reflects the exquisite Moroccan/Indian architecture. This is a "must visit" site...absolutely wonderful. Childrens' play area, picnic areas, sports fields, public rest rooms, plenty of free parking. Brand Park is an absolute gem in the heart of Glendale!!! read more

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Great nearby park for hiking, Japanese garden, library and picnic. It's very scenic with beautiful architecture and rose gardens. Best of all it's free! It's one of the steepest hikes that left me out of breath but the view was just as good as Griffith park. If you want to check out the Japanese garden be aware that you'll need to make reservations. I haven't checked out the library but I want to read more

Brand Park - Parks Near Me - Glendale, California

This is a beautiful place to enjoy the day with family or friends. Visit the library, the tea house or take a small hike up the trails, there is plenty to see and do. I visited on Father's Day so I wasn't able to do some of the things listed above, but I still enjoyed the architecture and seeing all the families out enjoying the day. I'll be back soon for a tea ceremony and to enjoy the library. read more

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Came here last night after picking up some take out and it was a great spot to have lunch or late night dinner. There are plenty of picnic tables around and there is ample lighting. Not many people were there at night, but those that were, were practicing social distancing. Online it says the park closes at 10pm, but I stayed about 30 minutes past that time and did not see anyone coming in to close the gates. Overall, it's a very nice park to check out. read more

I was at this park over the weekend for a friend's wedding at the Friendship Garden (Japanese garden) and it was so beautifully done! We loved the view, the little bridge overlooking the running body of water, the gazebo in the distance... I would usually visit this park to go on their rigorous Seven Trees hike back in the day, but this was my first time coming to this area of the park for the wedding ceremony. PARKING Available for free in the lot read more

Beautiful park with many different areas to see. Not very busy in evening and most is closed, but would love to check out the library! read more

Brand Park - Sunset at the Park - Parks Near Me - Glendale, California

Had my daughter's 1st birthday here, loved this place! Very clean and spacious! The price per hour was reasonable. They had plenty of tables and chairs as well. The facility had lots of counter space and two sinks. The Restrooms were also very close. Gave me enough room to have a ball pit and play area for the kids, they had a blast!! I was also able to have Minnie Mouse over to sing songs , take pictures and face paint! The kids had a blast! Will definitely recommend it to my friends and family. Everyone had a great time, but most importantly, my daughter! Thank You clean up crew!! You guys were so helpful! read more

Brand Park - Parks Near Me - Glendale, California

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I'm surprised I hadn't visited this well-kept park or even really heard of it until I randomly found it on a drive this past weekend. I think the locals rightfully want to keep it their secret. Nestled in the foothills of residential Glendale, it's a peaceful, upscale park complete with a beautifully restored library, historical homes and monuments, towering palms, and lush grounds for leisure or sports. When I visited, a wedding was taking place at the historical home area so I didn't venture over there, but it looks like a lovely venue and place to explore. There are hiking trails above the park, and plenty of places to take a break from city life or gather with friends at the tables in the lower section near the entry at Mountain Street. There are several photo opps here, from the architecure of the library to the rows of palm trees as you enter the parkgrounds. A bit of history on the library and park, from the Glendale website: "Leslie Coombs Brand is often called the father of Glendale because of the role he played in the development of the City in the early 1900s. He built his residence on a lot at the base of the Verdugo Mountains. His beloved Miradero--a Spanish reference to a high place overlooking an extensive view--was a 5,000 square foot mansion with a striking Saracenic inspired exterior with minarets and repeating scalloped arches and a contrasting late-Victorian style interior. When he died in 1925 Brand left his home and adjacent land to the City for use as a public park and library." Parking was easy to find, even on the Labor Day holiday weekend and with a wedding underway. I'd love to return to further explore the grounds and interior of the library! read more

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When my oldest girlfriend who lives in Glendale needed to have some new pictures taken of her, she knew who to ask, and where to go. I was only too happy to help. We parked in the upper lot, near the library, and walked over to the Japanese Tea House. Japanese Tea House! This little house was so cute! Traditional-looking, with a lovely landscaped pond, we watched schools of baby fishies, huge colorful koi, GIANT catfish and dozens of turtles for a while before walking over to a little waterfall and taking some pictures. My friend wasn't the only one having her picture taken today - a couple posed near the pond too, their hands on her very pregnant belly, obviously having professional pictures taken. Inside the tea house, we saw yoga mats - they have yoga classes here! Neato! They apparently also have "moon walks", nighttime hikes - along the hiking trails behind the park. If this was in my neighborhood, I'd come here more often. Now that I know it's here, I think I'll be coming back with my girlfriend again! read more

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Lovely place with very great views. Unfortunately, the time we went the Japanese garden was closed. But just looked from afar, it looked amazing read more

Was there for the Sakura Festival that I believe is annual, not sure, it was my first time. The only complaint is the parking especially since there are other things going on so most people park outside of the park on the streets. The event was great with a lot of people in attendance. There were various booths and entertainment from tea ceremony, martial arts demos, and even Akita dog club. I hope to be a part of the event next year. read more

Yelp 100 Challenge 2020 #33 This park is absolutely gorgeous - we took my friend's graduation photos here and they turned out great. I've also parked here for the DIFFICULT hike that's right next to the library. There's a lot of space, but I do think it gets a little too crowded at times. I think this park is great for picture - get in and get out, but I don't think I'd come here to relax and have a picnic. read more

I absolutely love the design of this park! It is sectioned off with a children's play area, baseball field, garden, and there are some hiking trails. In addition, there is plenty of parking for visitors and a library and gallery are also located on the property. The place is great for riding bikes and for people doing exercise. I've seen a number of walkers going all the way up the staircases that lead to the library. Definitely something for everyone! read more

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I love going to my neighborhood park! There is so much to do here from hiking, playgrounds, wading pool, library, museums & my much loved Japanese Tea Garden. The park is very well maintained & clean. read more

The entrance to Miradero is definitely welcoming and has an aura of this isn't your typical library entrance, which isn't at all. You find out, if you don't already know , that Miradero is the name of the library and was the former residence of Lesile Coombs Brand's estate that most Glendale residents localled called "Brand Castle." The estate has been converted into a library that still holds the original silk walls, Tiffany glass panels, original art works and many more things held over from the former residents. The new addition to this place could be found in the back, the art gallery. Aside for the house being turned into a library, the grounds are now a big park. Also, there is a Japanese tea house and gardens and a relocated piece of property of historical Glendale on the property, the Doctor's House. Doctors House was named so for the four previous owners all being doctors. My favorite part is the trails that lead you away from the culture of intellects into the wildreness. Where wild animals that used to roam freely over the lands of Glendale are now spotted in and around the outskirts of the city on the bases of the mountains. Brand Park marks another notch on mine and my workout partner's belt of places conquered. Only in L.A. you are woken up by an earthquake at 4am, go for a morning hike than be back in time for lunch to stroll through a library and art gallery. For most people that wouldve been done through a span of a week. My workout partner mixed up our a physical activity w/ a dash of culture. Will we be back? Most definitely read more

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Its a nice park and very quiet and peaceful place to go! It has bbq and benches along with a trail and museum and also a library! There are bunch of parking places around. read more

Hear a lot of beautiful weddings take place here at the Japanese garden area of the park. Such a picturesque place with vibrant green hills and the mountains in the background. Its also a nice park to spend the day just to relax. Here I can take a stroll and let all my stress melt away as I admire the gorgeous scenery around me. read more

Love this place. I have been bringing my family here for as long as I can remember. The hiking trail is really nice and the park has many amenities for all. They have a really nice japanese garden and have a beautiful library with a museum. I definitely would recommend for all families and just about anyone that's interested in taking their kids and family out for the weekend. read more

This park feels like a place that one should pay for to enter. But I am not giving anyone any ideas. However, all the "points of interests" are not accessible on the weekends so come during the week when you call in sick to work. I can't believe there is an actual library on site, cool! Super well kept, lots of shade and I think there is a hiking trail here as well. read more