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    Verdugo Park

    4.5 (47 reviews)

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    Sim B.

    Verdugo Park is a cool little neighborhood park with plenty of space for kids to run around and play. The playground areas are great for different ages, and the skate park is a nice bonus. There's also a good amount of shade, which makes it comfortable even on warmer days. A solid spot for families.

    Corn and Asaparagus getting started on the grill.
    Shushanik P.

    As we all know every now and then it is essential to be in the arms of nature. Being 4th of July, my son and I decided to go to Verdugo Park and celebrate the Independence Day! So we bought a small grill and went. I haven't been to this beautiful park in probably over 20 years. Why? I don't know. It just happened that way. After carefully circulating the park, we found this nice, corner with lots of picnic tables and benches. It was going to be just us two. We ran into this wonderful, newlywed couple and said hello and wished them Happy 4th. One small conversation led to another and they invited us to join them and have lunch with them. So that was a nice change. They ended up being so social that we forgot that we needed to start our bbq. With that being said, her husband and my son combined both of our foods together and after a lovely meal, music, and conversation we exchanged phone numbers and decided to keep in touch! This is where you say, sometimes people meet by accident. Let fate decide... This park from what I remembered is HUGE, I MEAN HUGE!!! The weather was PERFECT! Sunny skies and so SERENE...in every way. I was kind of surprised that not a lot of people were at the park especially being 4th of July and barbecuing etc... I guess Pandemic shut a lot of people down. In a way it was nice. If you are a person like me; and love trees, grass, greenery, then this is definitely the park for you! There are so many Sycamore trees that one can't count. It is just so beautiful and relaxing. Park is clean with so many trash cans around and I didn't even see any litter anywhere in the park. Some of the amenities that needs to be mentioned are: bathrooms (somewhat clean),skate park, their own bbq grills, baseball field, basketball court, plenty of parking spaces everywhere, children's playground, plenty of picnic tables/benches, walking/hiking trails, and the rest you have to go there and experience the FUN for yourself.:-)) The only thing that was missing was the FIREWORKS! We stayed there until 9:30pm & unfortunately no fireworks:-(( Hopefully, before summer ends we will go back there, and either bbq again, or take some food from home, or just simply go there and be in the arms of nature, relax and find PEACE! Took few pictures and I will post them soon.

    Beautiful place with an excellent book store.
    Mariam O.

    Beautiful place where you can walk with your family and relax after hard working week.

    Rotary club CultureFest at Verdugo park
    Nicole G.

    I went for the rotary culture fest. The park was a great spot for it. It was clean, shaded and lots of open space. There were other activities going on in addition to the culture fest. I would absolutely return.

    Beauty
    Dena G.

    I love parks. I spend time in parks with my dog, walking, meandering, having picnics, and watching birds. Serenity and peace are hard to find in a fast place like L.A., and parks provide respite. Verdugo Park is large and spread out. I enjoy the way it has a playground, a basketball court, well kept grounds and facilities, yet still feels wild and wooly and and as though you're in the woods. The sycamore trees are stunning. The birds are in their element. The sky and sun and shade are harmonious. Hushed, undisturbed, soothing, at peace. I love the feeling of parks.

    Vanessa P.

    I had a great time doing a photoshoot here. Came on a Friday morning. Beautiful park, hiking, baseball field, picnic tables, basketball, skatepark, playground, they have it all. Don't forget your sunscreen, I got sunburnt. Thank you Verdugo Park. I will be back.

    Newly planted sycamore tree.
    Cydney M.

    If you like sycamore trees like me you will love this park. This is the perfect place to walk your dog on a warm summer day because there are plenty of mature trees. It is also one of the largest parks in Glendale along with Crescenta Valley Park. There is a skate park, baseball field, little kids area, bathroom and plenty of places to park. It's really close to Glendale Community College as well.

    Picnic Tables
    Kevin W.

    I was a guest at a recent event held at Verdugo Park. The area of the park we were located was clean and big. We had a party tent and catered food. Plenty of picnic tables lined up. They have basketball courts and a stage. Good amount of open space to play. Parking is metered but on weekends it is free.

    Had to add this from the taco caterer who made these killer tacos
    Robert- Bobby C.

    I used to come here a lot back in the days when I was going to Glendale Community College across the street.... I remember back in high school when the carnival took place here... Damn, I hated The Zipper ride... I came back here recently because of my friends daughter's birthday party.. The park changed a lot since then... They placed a children's playground with sand boxes right beside the basketball court, a skate park for all your skaters out there, added more benches to throw a party in the park... Lots of improvements to road and pavement constructions.. They still have the baseball field on the other side, small trail for hiker fanatics, and the soccer field... Lots of dog lovers walk their best friend along the area to play catch.. Plenty of parking for many visitors.. Be careful if you visit here in the evening other than doing power walks or running, there's a lot of cops strolling by to site you and will kick you out.. . If I still lived in Glendale, my dogs would love to chase squirrels here...

    Skate park (well part of it :p)

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    A great part to have family get together's lotslots of trees with shade a very cool place.

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    Beautiful park.. full of trees and very peaceful. Some could say a nice final resting place. Great for meditation!

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    Awesome big park in Glendale! Clean and conveniently located. Great for family and group gatherings

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    Been coming here since I was a child, not only is the park huge, there's a skate park and a huge party area there.

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    Glenoaks Park

    4.3
    (21 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Nice little park we stumbled upon recently while driving around to look for a place to eat. We…read morestopped by Eagle Rock and there was no dine-in, so we drove around to look for somewhere to eat and we came across this park. It looks like it's in a nice quiet neighborhood. When we visited there wasn't a lot of people, but they have a tennis court, a basketball court and a small little playground for kids. They had a few tables around the park. There's not a lot of traffic around the park so it seems safe for your kids if you plan to bring them to play. If you're from around the area and need to take a breather and time to walk, this is a good place to walk around. I saw a few joggers, but it was mostly quiet and hardly anyone around. Since COVID19 a lot of restaurants are not allowing you to dine-in, so this is a good little place to picnic with your friends or family. We ended up staying in the car and parked right by the park. We were in a rush since we came around the holidays, so we could not stay to enjoy it. If I'm ever in the area and need a place to go for a picnic and Eagle Rock isn't allowing dine-in, then I would definitely come back. It's not crowded, it's clean, it looks safe and there's a few benches to hangout. I did not get a chance to check the restrooms, but it did not look bad from the outside view. The grass and trees around the park look well taken care of by the city.

    We parked here so we could hike the nearby Sleepy Hollow trail. This is a popular little park for…read moreall the neighborhood kids to enjoy. They also have a toddlers wading pool but it had no water in it which was a surprise.

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    Beautiful, clean, big and the best part is the shadow!
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    Deukmejian Wilderness Park

    4.5
    (101 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    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.

    It's time to explore the unseen. Without further ado let's begin the adventure…read more Deukmejian Wilderness Park is a public park which occupies a rugged 709-acre site in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mts at the northernmost extremity of the City of Glendale. There are 10 trails throughout the park which varies in length, elevation and level of difficulty. They are as follows: Le Mesnager loop, Rim of the Valley, Dunsmore Canyon, Vineyard, Mummy Rock, Crescenta View, Cooks Canyon, Haines Canyon, Mt Lukens and Pickens Spur. Moreover, trails on the site provide spectacular views of the Crescenta Valley and the Los Angeles basin. I arrived early morning and decided to do the easy Dunsmore Canyon (elev gain 600 ft) is a mile long with extremely rocky trail; this canyon intersects with Crescenta View, Le Mesnager Loop, Mummy Rock and Vinyard trails. The view was amazing! Dogs are allowed as long as they're on a leash. Public bathroom is available. Parking lot is free albeit limited. Overall, it's a great park to go on a hiking adventure. I highly recommend you visit.

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    Deukmejian Wilderness Park
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    Descanso Gardens

    4.3
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I really love this garden but today I brought my service dog with me. She was wearing her service…read moredog vest and the guy at the entrance said "no dogs are allowed" despite her wearing a vest that clearly said "service dog". I then told him that she's a service animal and he asked what task she performs as is customary. But once I said her task, he laughed at me and said he had never heard of a dog who "does that". I told him I have a disability that requires her and he eventually let me in. But he had an overall negative rude condescending demeanor and didn't seem to like working there. This was highly triggering for me and actually triggered my CPTSD because it never feels great to have your disability or needs not taken seriously. Not everyone's disability is visible and for it to be laughed at felt very insensitive. It makes me not wanna go there that much in the future now because I know it's always gonna be triggering for me if that worker is there. I couldn't relax the whole time I was there cause I felt so distressed by this.

    Always enjoy visiting Descanso Gardens. This place is a true hidden gem and urban oasis just a…read moreshort drive from LA. From the moment you step in, you're surrounded by incredible beauty and tranquility. The gardens are impeccably maintained with so much variety.. stunning rose gardens, one of the largest camellia collections in the world, and the highlight for us was the Japanese Garden. It felt like stepping into another world. We also enjoyed wandering through the oak woodland and catching the beautiful seasonal blooms. Everything was in full glory! We brought the kids and they had a blast riding the little train (super fun and a great way to see more of the grounds). The staff was friendly, the paths are easy to walk, and there are plenty of benches to sit and soak it all in. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day date, family outing, or even a peaceful solo walk. Admission is reasonable and totally worth it. We'll definitely be back for the special events and different seasons. Highly recommend!

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    View from Descanso Gardens from the Descanso Trail.  4 mile hike to observation tower and back.
    View from Descanso Gardens from the Descanso Trail. 4 mile hike to observation tower and back.
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    Dunsmore Park

    Dunsmore Park

    4.7
    (17 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    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.

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    Crazy retaining walls for the rockhounds. Jan 2023
    Crazy retaining walls for the rockhounds. Jan 2023
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