What a scene to behold and with such safe trails, at least that's been my experience. Never have…read morehad any worrisome experiences with any other pets while walking my dogs. Hopefully things stay that way. I'd recommend definitely going with a partner if you're a senior and put on those walking shoes.

The last time I hiked up to the Hollywood sign was before I started Yelping which was almost ten…read moreyears ago. I love how Griffith Park is a natural oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. There are so many trails within the park that it becomes a choose your own adventure on how easy or difficult you want to make the journey. I came this time with a friend, and we decided to walk off some calories after noshing at a local delicatessen. We parked in a small lot at the end of a cul de sac that doubled as the Brush Canyon Trailhead. It was along the southern end of Griffith Park which was a shorter but steeper distance to the sign at Mt. Lee Summit. The initial mile was an ascent that took us to the junction with Mulholland Trail. From there, it was a series of fairly flat switchbacks that provided a nice overlook of the mansions below. The path was wide enough to allow lots of foot and horse traffic. A drawback was the landmines (i.e. dung) you had to dodge from the horses. When we reached Mt. Lee Drive, it was a junction in which you could continue around the bend towards Tyrolian Tank. That was a plateau which we visited on our way back with a beautiful view of the sign as a backdrop. Our decision was to continue another mile up a service drive that would lead us to the back of the sign. I think many people underestimate the additional winding slopes before reaching the endpoint. There must have been an increase of 500 feet in elevation during this final climb. The peak provided a nice view of Lake Hollywood in the distance to the south and the smoggy blanket that hovered over the valley to the north. The back of the sign was rather boring as you could see the scaffolding that held up the letters. We took a break and then descended to Tyrolian Tank for more photos. By the time we arrived back at the parking lot, it was a three-hour round trip that covered over seven miles. The weather could not have been better as there were few clouds, and the temperature was in the low 70s.

Update 7.27.21-Sigh for us roller skaters. Hoops are back up on lower court. I haven't seen upper…read morecourt yet. It was a great place to skate during pandemic. The park itself is still maintained very well. Thank you to Recreation & Parks department for all of their hard work!

Outdoor basketball courts was the best competition I had in a while and the staff was super…read morefriendly and I'm definitely going back.

We've been to a few Shane's Inspiration playgrounds around Los Angeles and they've all been…read morefantastic for our little boys, and seem like they'll be useful for many years to come. The one in Griffith Park is huge and well maintained, with several play structures built for children of all ages and abilities. I went for a playdate the day before Christmas Eve, and was pleased to find easy lot parking on a Monday morning during winter break. My four-year-old had a blast with his little friend, running around and jumping into sand. They also rode their bikes around the surrounding bike path, and found their way to a cool slope near the merry-go-round that was perfect for burning kid energy. My two-year-old had a great time, too, and all three kids enjoyed going on the zip lines (this was not my favorite activity, as it involved lots of adult attention). There was a fruit cart on site for some healthy snacking, and plenty of places to sit. We stayed for a good two hours, only leaving because we had to eat. It was a pretty idyllic L.A. morning, and I look forward to taking my kids again.

I really love that there's so many inclusive playgrounds where children can go to play and be…read morethemselves no matter who they are. That's really great. There's lot's of different places for the children to play on this playground. I highly recommend parents to take their children here to play. I really don't want to be Negative Nancy. I'm still angry about sidewalks being uneven and not properly paved. The sidewalks are not thoroughly paved. You would think with all the tax dollars the city collects they could afford to properly pave the sidewalks. My wife was holding our son and she tripped and fell on the sidewalk as it was very uneven. She hit her face and chipped her tooth. Luckily, she protected our son and he was lucky not to hit his head. It really ruined our trip to the park as our son was crying hysterically. Cons: Not easy to find parking. Uneven sidewalks. Dangerous! Be careful! I get it everyone wants to make a living and support their family. I can appreciate that fact, but must people sell toys right next to the playground. Ai yo!!!! Our son is a bit spoiled. That's our fault! We need to work on that. Every time, we go to the grocery store or target he wants buy something. When we go to the park, we just want our son to play without being distracted by toys for sale. I'm sure we aren't the only ones annoyed by this. Shane's Inspiration and Griffith Park, get it together!

The park is super cute. There's a lot of parking available in a small lot adjacent to the open…read morearea. There are two different sections to the park. Once it has a larger climbing in jungle gym apparatus set up then the other half. The swings are sort of divided. Half of them I just a seat while the other half are the entire enclosure for a child that is much younger. The park was kept nice and neat. There's no excess trash or anything falling or spewing out of the trash cans in there is anything flying around the yard. It seems like a pretty popular neighborhood park. It's a real small one but it's perfect for a little kid like mine who just needs to kind of get out some energy and get a little exercise. It was nice to you to be able to sit beneath the tree and some shade and watch my little one have a good time playing.

Even though you can hear the freeway it's an empty park with plenty of shaded area and a gorgeous…read moreview of the mountains and for toddler age there's an appropriate structure where you don't have to worry about them falling off the sides

Great place to have some friendly games! Bring ur own ball and you'll have a fun experienceread more

Love coming here to play basketball. Its one of maybe 4 outdoor basketball courts within a 2…read moremiles. The times here vary though, on weekdays I think its about 4pm-8pm that fellas play and on the weekdays its very different. I would say Saturday maybe from 9am up until around 5pm and on Sunday its about 3pm and onwards. For the most part the court is kept up. Guys arent too dramatic there so you can usually catch a game pretty quick.

I like this one. It has a park and a park and a skate park and a basketball half court outside and…read morea full court inside and some walls to bounce a ball off of amd a grass. What more could one want, I wonder. Thank you. Let me know if you want to play

This is an incredible recreation center! Amazing staff and coaches. An incredible amount of…read moreclasses, lessons and activities for kids. Great/ safe playground and fantastic skate park. We've done a number of classes here and can't recommend it more!

Glendale, CA After…read morehaving breakfast at a nearby Denny's, my friend and I wanted to walk off some calories. My friend suggested this park - walking distance from her place. I wanted something that have an uphill, but she didn't feel like. The park is small, has tennis/pickle ball courts, a playground with soft matting, picnic tables, and benches throughout the park for resting. I liked the outdoor exercise equipment; I tried most of them and what an exercise I got. If I live nearby, I will come here every day instead of paying for a gym membership. Public facility on site, clean, fully stocked, and bright - unlike many park restrooms that are dark and smelly. Parking is easy, with spots both on the street and inside the park.

My childhood park got a beautiful makeover, and this was my first time back since the renovation. I…read morewas six years old the first time I came to Fremont Park. I'm not usually a fan of change, but they redesigned it with such thoughtfulness and heart that I can't even protest. Just to name a few of the updates, it now has eight tennis courts, outdoor exercise equipment, four pickleball courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, a splash pad, and winding walking paths. For a snack shop at a park, the selection was pretty impressive and unexpectedly high quality. Instead of the usual generic freezer-bin options, they carried a surprisingly curated variety of international ice creams and treats that actually felt thoughtfully chosen. The freezer selection alone looked like a tiny specialty market hidden inside a recreation center. The entire setup also matched the atmosphere of the park itself: clean, sunny, well-maintained, and quietly elevated in that very Southern California way where even the snack shop somehow has aesthetic range.

North Atwater (Village) Park we finally properly meet…read more I've passed by a lot of the years, but when bae suggested a late morning/early afternoon walk through and around the park I was all in. There's lots of greenery and scenery being next to the LA River and La River Bike Path as well as The 5 fwy. This Los Angeles Public park on Chevy Chase Drive has some unique design and landscaping throughout, not to mention basketball courts, baseball field, volleyball courts, playground, benches, picnic tables, restrooms and plenty of space to enjoy a day at the park. The path that runs along the river is often horse active with stables nearby and easy to follow. Other animals and wildlife in the area especially ducks in the river. It's definitely a little big park, so parking is a bit limited in the main lot, but you can also park along the fencing off Verdant Street as well as in residential parts nearby with limited restrictions. There isn't much light here when the sunsets so I believe this is when the park is closed (hours listed as dawn to dusk - 6am to 6pm roughly). Pretty cool hidden park gem.

SKETCHY! Does not feel safe. Seems like men come to watch and prey on women. I've tried to give the…read morepark a few chances but every time it's resulted in feeling creeped out and uneasy.

amazing .... it's where i started playing pickelball and since then I've been coming back! thanks…read moreto ray who showed me and my bff the basics. and yes we are hooked playing pickelball lol! everyone is friendly!

Nice pool long hours most office staff very nice Usually…read moretheres street parking outside

A very decent small park with lots of trees and very dog friendly. We saw couples dogs here…read more They have a small playground and one and a half basketball courts too. My only concern is there are many kids riding bikes and many small kids running around. It is not very safe for little kids, hopefully all adults can supervise their younger children. I do recommend everyone to come here, if you want a picnic and spend some time to walk with your dogs.

What a great time at the park was had I did trust me…read more Kid play at playground. Kid play splash pad (right time of year so cool) Teen skateboard good time magazine design radical Old man chess and same stories joker time Middle aged man play basketball fun 1 1/2 courts to enjoy full and half court depending on the amount of people playing and exactly what kind of game you wish to enjoy. Grass field for rollie pollie Thank you. I trust you will do the right thing when the situation is presented to you