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

The fields are spacious and well-maintained, parking is convenient, and the park feels clean, safe,…read moreand very family-friendly. There are shaded areas for parents, restrooms nearby, and plenty of space for kids to play between games. The mountain views are a great bonus too. Starting March 8, 2026, i9 Sports will be playing here for the Spring season, and it's an ideal location for organized youth sports. If you're a local parent looking for a beginner-friendly, co-ed sports program, this park is a great home base. More info here: https://www.i9sports.com/franchises/north-los-angeles-glendale-ca/532

This is a nice walk in the park, every two days out of the week I'd walk down from my home and…read morecross this beautiful dog park to stroll down from Verdugo through Montrose. My furthest walk was to GCC from Tujunga. I plan to walk here every day at some point of time.

It's ok. The playground is cool if you have kids, my son really liked it but there was a lot of…read moreweird people hanging around and no families anywhere so it was awkward for him to play with grown adults hanging out in the playground and others lingering around. Not sure if it's due to covid that it's so dead empty or what. There is a garden nearby that looked like it was very nice at one point but again, not sure if it's been unkempt due to covid. Will update some other time if our experience is any different.

This is next to the Howard Finn Community Garden which is connected via a walkway to the adjacent…read moreneighborhood. Minimal play area for kids. Grass is green. It's quiet but can smell of tobacco smoke from the elderly gentleman who like to congregate at picnic tables daily. Interestingly the library is nearby but directly connected. You have to walk around whole block to access it u less you try to cut through by jumping a fence.

Love this tucked away park in the La Canada/ Glendale area…read more -Cute dogs and friendly owners -Tennis court. But not lighted :( -A park that actually has lots of shade and you're not going to collapse from the heat. - Park kept clean and is big enough to explore. -Seating available so you have the option to sit. Yay! -Plenty of parking

We went to a fourth birthday party at Dunsmore Park and it was a great place to spend a Sunday…read moreafternoon with several small children. We took two of our own and we all had a lovely time. Parking was easy, in a lot right near the playground. There were a few parties going on but the park was small enough that we had no trouble finding the right one. The park was great, well kept and inviting. Even the bathroom wasn't bad--I generally avoid park bathrooms but had to attend Leo, and this one wasn't disgusting. The playground was nice and our four-year-old Leo B. enjoyed himself running around the play structure. I liked that the party was set up at tables close to the playground, so we didn't have to spend the whole party fighting our child's desire to run and climb. He also liked being at the party, especially when the piñata came out. Our toddler had a good time, too, and took a little nap in his stroller after a walk on the smooth concrete path winding through the park grounds. We live pretty far from La Crescenta, so we won't be spending too much time here, but I really liked Dunsmore Park. It worked well as a party venue and was just an all-around pleasant place for a weekend family outing. We'd make good use of it if we were in the neighborhood.

This was definitely a medium to hard trail in the summer because of the heat and some of the areas…read morethat require one's attention as there is a hillside next to you. We started at 9am ish and I would definitely start at 7am in the future because of the heat in august. The water fall was still there! People got in and the water was refreshing and cool. We found that tadpoles were transforming into frogs in the water so I recommend mindfulness to not step on them as they learn how to properly swim! Tips from our hike and waterfall visit: - we had sufficient water and first aid kit - we took various water breaks - we added mosquito repellent as are some - we had all trails gps to help us navigate trail first time - bring shoes with good ankle support - I would bring electrolytes next time - I would do 3-4-snacks vs. 1-2 next time

Birthday Shaynanigans at Tujunga Falls !!…read more Decided to go on a little adventure on my birthday and got out of San Diego to explore Tujunga Falls. Don't forget to get an adventure pass if you plan to park alongside the road or you'll get a ticket ! It's October so the falls were DRY. Boo. I would love to go back when we get a bit more rainfall, because the waterfalls were non-existent at this time. We ended up calling it 'invisible' falls. Other than that, the hike was great ! It's about 6 miles round trip and took us about 3 hours including taking pictures and testing out a friend's drone ! He's sooo cool ! LOL. Plenty of breathtaking views and the trails were wide enough for a group of hikers. Things to note: Start early so you can avoid the heat ! This will determine how long the hike will take you ! The sun was unforgiving so be prepared ! 'Trail' and 'waterfall' signs will help guide your way ! You'll also notice cabins at the beginning of the trail. After about a mile, you'll experience more of an incline so make sure to stay hydrated. There's barely any shade on this trail so bring a hat and sunscreen as well ! Poison ivy everywhere ! I had a traumatic experience in 6th grade camp when I got poison ivy. I made sure to cover my arms and legs this time just to take precaution. Rattlesnakes !!! We spotted one !!! Eek !! Be cautious of your surroundings. Unstable log bridges !! There was barely any water so hopping on the logs was an option, but do be careful because some are barely stable. Good to have some proper hiking shoes for this. Overall, most of the crossings and lack of water made it easy to traverse. As we got closer to the falls, we found a major descent and a climbing rope which guided us towards the waterfall (or invisible fall). The rope helped aid us up and down the mountain which was great ! Once you reach the waterfall (invisible falls) you'll enjoy the much needed shade and it was a perfect spot to take a fruit break ! We packed some oranges and apples with us ! There's plenty of spots to sit, relax, and enjoy nature ! Overall, it was a pretty good workout for moderate and advanced hikers ! We definitely made a few stops to take pictures and videos of our surroundings ! It was so calm and peaceful ! Perfect time to enjoy mother nature ! We will definitely come back to experience the REAL DEAL of the waterfalls ! Go out there and hike friends !!

I love that this park has a lot of grass, is enclosed and is smaller than other nearby parks…read more Recently had a nerf battle here and it was honestly the perfect location! Didn't have to worry about kids going too far or losing sight of them. There are a few picnic tables and bbqs that are spaced out pretty far and are first come first serve. The playground near the front of the park is for little kids but there is a basketball court and tons of grass for sport related activities. The bathrooms are located in the front as well. Another fun feature is their little hiking trail on higher ground that loops around the park. I see lots of dogs walking this trail and it's fun for kids too who want to explore a bit more.

This park is close small has a good playground ,basketball courts not enough shade if any.read more

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?

Parks are a peaceful way to spend a weekend afternoon outdoors in nature…read more Two Strikes Park in La Crescenta is a lovely and family-oriented place to spend some time. The park offers a play structure for kids to climb and play, a grassy area for people to picnic and throw a ball around, and walk paths to meander. The facilities are clean, and the park is well maintained. There is also a basketball court and a softball field. It was nice to see children off screens, playing and happy, and families barbequing and picnicking. There are some large trees that offer shade, and a couple picnic benches. People should take more time to go to parks, relax in nature, and enjoy the peace and serenity of being outdoors. Spend some time at Two Strike Park.

Note that there's a beach bus that runs in the summer months leaves around 9 am. Also the…read morebasketball courts are recently refurbished (by the Clippers).

We decided to try this park out because it's super close to our home. We were not let down. The…read moresand was recently raked and everything was just really clean and well kept. Definitely a hidden gem in Tujunga. It's far enough from foothill Blvd to not have any homeless or littering either. Lots of parking and super fun for kids. The sand was kind of difficult for our toddler to walk through but not impossible. I would not recommend the bathrooms, and the park is at a bit of a slope so putting tables up might be an issue. Otherwise I highly recommend.

My beloved McGroarty Park. Such a lovely site for a park. Lots of playgrounds, tennis courts and…read morepicnic tables. Surrounded by neighborhood homes. I love it that it has a water fountain and restrooms. Seems almost like a thing of the past. Unheard of in the newer LA Parks. Always pristine and well cared for.

My first time hiking on this trail and I liked it. Our Hiking with Goats group met at the parking…read morewhich is right off the freeway. Strangely, my GPS told me to pass the exit that is right next to the parking and made me get off the next street over on Lowell and then drive back to get to the parking. I followed GPS because I thought probably there must be a blockage or something that prevents entering from that street, but when I arrived and looked around, I could have easily gotten in from the original offramp. Parking is spacious and our group arrived around 550pm to start the hike at 6pm and we only saw maybe 3 or 4 other people the entire way. The path is very wide and spacious which I like and very well maintained, there are no bushes or plants poking you as you walk. The trail itself isn't too bad to begin the incline isn't too steep, however when the sun is shining brightly down on you, it can be super hot. We were all sweating once we found shade. We did not hike the entire trail, we stopped about halfway and enjoyed watching the goats play, eat and jump around, before we walked back down. Be careful on the way down, there are some loose gravel/rocks and it can be slippery, two people slipped on the way down and one actually fell. When you don't walk on that stuff then it's fine, but I would recommend good hiking shoes. The fact the trail is so spacious is great because I can bring my dog with me, she needs a wide girth away from other dogs as she gets more used to going hiking so on a trail like this it will make it easy to keep her far away from other oncoming dogs!

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