Beautiful park with a natural aesthetic and not overly manicured. Restrooms are available and…read moreclean. There are even a few grills if you want to make lunch over a fire. There is ample parking, but it fills up quickly, so you may want to get to the park early. Inspite of the many parked cars, the site does not feel congested.

This park is an incredible birding hotspot and a true sanctuary for nature lovers. The semi-wild…read morelandscape, filled with native oak trees and hardy scrub, provides a diverse habitat that attracts birds of all sorts--especially in the early morning. It's a great spot to see a variety of species of birds against the beautiful backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains. The park is peaceful and well-maintained. Whether you're a serious birder or just looking for a tranquil place to hike and enjoy the local wildlife, this park is a local gem that shouldn't be missed! Note: There is a frisbee golf course there if that is your thing.

Brand Park is one of my favorite parks of all time, mainly because of its beautiful koi pond. It…read moreinstantly brings me back home. My grandma and I used to spend hours admiring koi ponds together, so I specifically came here to see it. The rest of the park is just as lovely. There's a beautiful library (though I wasn't able to go inside since it was closed), plenty of open grassy areas, lots of shade, and gorgeous palm trees throughout. It's peaceful, spacious, and the perfect place to slow down. If you're looking for somewhere to clear your mind and reconnect with nature, I highly recommend visiting Brand Park. 命に感謝。 @FireLordRia

A hidden gem in Glendale you'll definitely want to save…read more 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

Hidden secret in our own backyard. Bests of all this is free until 10pm daily. Breath taking views…read moreof LA and my fav is the view of a former winery house that is a nature center (museum like with ac). Free parking for about 40 cars. Elevation is over 2700 feet. Able to park near homes but prepared to walk steep uphill. Clean bathrooms. Hiking here is the most popular so can get busy. Trails of all types for beginners, moderate and super hikers level. About 10 miles of hiking available. I love the scenic views of the city/LA. It can get really hot because there is very little shade. Plenty of picnic tables to rent. The ones closest to house is not rentable. Half of the tables are not in the shade. Small amphitheater is there too. Very safe if you visit alone. There are bears, snakes, coyote and small critters. Wilderness park named in honor of George Deukmejian, the 35th Governor of California. Has so much history. Former vineyard and winery. 1885-1890s: French immigrant and winemaker George Le Mesnager purchased acreage in Dunsmore canyon to plant extensive vineyards. The vineyard has 81 grapevines which have been planted since 2004 and are maintained by the Stone Barn Vineyard conservancy which is a part of the historical society of the Crescenta Valley. You can still purchase Stone Barn wine bottles of Chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and white zin for $10-$20. City of Glendale purchased land to preserve it from developers. 2009 a severe wildfire swept through the terrain, though resilient landmarks like a historic 200-year-old oak tree survived. 2022 historic stone barn reopened to the public as the Stone Barn Nature Center. You can still see the gorgeous vineyards.

Beautiful park n trails ! Clean restrooms ! BUT, they need tree health care . The oaks tree planted…read moreare dying . 7of them. Sad to see that . It's next to the flat area where the large pepper tree is located . HELP THEM LIVE. Thanks plenty of parking . Park open till 9pm . Trees need - water bladders and mulch at least to help them survive

Milford Mini Park is generally empty, so it's great to let kids have free reign. I was with a…read morestroller bound baby and a rambunctious two-year-old. This park was great because I felt very safe if I had to chase after the two-year-old for a second and didn't have my eyes glued to both of them. The structure seems new. There was a variety of pieces to it from slides to stairs to twisty poles. Definitely the structures at the nearby Fremont park are larger, but also more crowded. There was a generous amount of shade and a couple picnic benches. If I lived close I could definitely see coming out here to sit in the sun or shade and enjoying California weather!

Beautiful little park, made for bigger kids. Wood chips & tall equipment. Love the grass & picnic…read moretables. Has good shade.

First time ever hiking this place and went for a morning hike, was a very nice spot to hike and…read morerelax. The trail is preserved well along with all the plants and wildlife. The location is pretty empty as when I was hiking, I didn't see anyone else around when going pretty far into the trail, which made it peaceful and eerily quiet. There's only street parking available, so you have to hope there's some available nearby the trail or you have to park further down the street. Will for sure come back to hike this location again as it's a fairly easy hike.

The Rosemont Preserve consists of almost eight acres of preserved green space just north of La…read moreCrescenta. Through the efforts of the Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy, this land was saved from developers and is protected for wildlife and hikers alike. (Thank goodness for conservancies!) The preserve is not open to the public at the present time but open gate hours are scheduled on the weekends. If you sign up for the email list for Friends of the Rosemont preserve (rosemontfriends@gmail.com), you'll get updates on when the preserve is open and special programs including informational hikes and work days to maintain the preserve. And they made the news: http://www.latimes.com/tn-gnp-docents-give-children-an-understanding-of-nature-20131016-story.html Parking can be tough but is usually available at Two Strikes Park down the street on Rosemont: see directions here http://www.arroyosfoothills.org/rosemont-about/ Entrance is free. Bring water and sunscreen and a love of nature.

Nestled at the corner of Elmhurst Dr. and Tujunga Canyon Blvd, is a small unassuming patch of grass…read morecalled the Fehlaber-Houk Park. It is primarily a small curved pathway with a few scattered benches sitting in some green space. There are no restrooms, play areas, picnic tables, or swing sets. If you aren't bothered by the sounds of traffic along Tujuna Canyon Blvd, this petite parklet offers a nice place for solemn reflection or a picnic with you and your closest friends. You and your party will likely be the only people in the park as it's not heavily utilized. The park itself is a reminder of the earlier owners of the land the Fehlaber family. The Fehlabers were German immigrants who purchased 59 acres of land around the early 1900's and turned it into there ranch. Their large plot would eventually be parceled out and sold until only a small plot remained. In 1975, the last members of the family responsible for the land - Dr. John Houk and his sister Betty Swanson, donated it to the City of LA and part of that land would become this park in honor of the family. So shouldn't it be be called the Fehlaber-Houk-Swanson park? There is a small little plaque in the park to remind you of this.

Fehlaber-Houk Park is what's called a "pocket park." It doesn't have any play areas, no picnic…read moretables, and no parking (in fact, you have to park on the street... and given how Tujunga Canyon Blvd. gets, you may have to park on the street corner). But, for just a quick break from the rush of things, and for even a small picnic, Fehlaber-Houk Park is perfect. In all the times I've visited my uncle (who lives across the street), this park hasn't been vandalized, and it always looks inviting. That's what all parks should be about, right?

*** 100+ YEAR HISTORY *** Seems like quite a few locations…read morein Glendale and NELA are celebrating landmark birthdays right around now. In fact, Fremont Park just celebrated its official 100th in October 2025. Fremont Park is one of Glendale's first parks. Purchased by the city in 1922, it was named after early settler and builder, Orron/Orrin E. Patterson, who was one of the first three permanent American families to settle in Glendale. Back then, the 10-acre parcel offered a wading pool for the kids and a plunge for the adults. Then in 1925, it was renamed to honor the Explorer & US Senator to California, John C. Fremont. *** THE PARK'S FEATURES *** Today, the place is brand new and looks like it got a great facelift. They have astroturf SOCCER fields and fresh TENNIS courts, both with camps + lessons attached for those seeking to up their game or better their swing. PICKLEBALL fans can get overly "dink elated" to discover 4 dedicated courts. There are BASKETBALL courts, covered parking for about 25 cars to shield themselves from the summer scorch, and a wonderful SPLASH PAD. Of course it wouldn't be a park without a PLAYGROUND area. What's cool about this park is that it caters to the littles and to the big kids too. The peewee's playground is fully shaded and super cute with its blue playhouse. I even saw a few teens hanging out and enjoying the longest slide I've seen yet. It's only reachable by a rope climb to the top. I admit, it was refreshing to see teens playing like kids outside in the fresh air. *** TRAIN CROSSING *** There's a Model Trains Depot just across from the Tennis Courts and covered parking spots for those who are part of the ChooChoo crew. The model railroad (established in 1947) operates a monthly Open House schedule. Hours are on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays & 1st and 4th Mondays, but I'd check their website since things can change and these mini train replicas may have their own schedule at times: www.gmrrc.org. Admission is free for enthusiasts big and small.

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.

Nice little park named after the founder of Sport Chalet who passed away last year…read more It is a quarter-acre park right in the middle of Town Center with a lovely view of the San Gabriel Mountains and close to shopping and dining.

I seriously thought this park was going to be an actual park. Don't be fooled! No playground or…read moregrass to roam freely. Rip.