Great mountain biking trails! I had a fantastic time there. I highly suggest checking them out.read more

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.

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

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

Brand Park is a cute little spot in Glendale, though it's definitely on the smaller side (for me) ~…read moreI 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.

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.

This is a lovely park I used to go to as a child when we lived in Glendale. We always stopped at…read moreFish King, then had a picnic! Great memories! Grab Fish King down the road and come here! Just bring wipes. The tables now days are a bit dirty.

Beautifully maintained park in Glendale. Perfect place for a quick hike, a picnic, or simply to…read moretouch grass. Parking is ample and it's a convenient location for the community. Free!

A lovely oasis in the heart of cement city. This park offers two play areas for little and…read morelittle-big kids, and a grassy area big enough to kick the ball around. There's plenty of picnic tables - and benches to rest. Doran mini-park is located on the north side of the street, across the street and a bit west of the Burger King.

LOVE this park it's perfect for children under 5. I bring my 1 year old to play every weekend She…read moreabsolutely loves it! Glendale is the best city for kids, so many parks for them to play!!!

Love this neighborhood park. Nice place to meet up with friends, have a picnic or go on a walk. The…read moregazebo's need to be better maintained. There's spider webs under every table and lots of leftover trash from parties but we've always found parking. Just warning it's next to a baseball field so you're risking a fly ball by parking on that side rather than next to the playground

Arroyo Park is a lovely park in South Pasadena. We went for our friends' baby shower and took over…read moreone of the gazebos, and it was a pleasant, relaxing venue for a big group that included several small children. Parking seems like it could be annoying, but we got lucky with a spot right by the party. The gazebo area was nice and spacious, with tables and benches and plenty of room for kids to toddle around. My only complaint is there were a lot of greedy bees coming after our tacos, but no one got stung. The playground was great. Our three-year-old had a blast, as did his little friends. We don't live in the neighborhood, but if we did, we'd get a lot of use out of this park.

*** 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.