The 19 Best Parks in Los Angeles, CA
These are the 19 highest-rated parks we list in Los Angeles, CA, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Runyon Canyon Park leads, with 4.8 stars from 5,687 reviews; Ferndell Nature Trail follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 167,883 Google reviews and average 4.5 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Runyon Canyon Park
4.8 · 5,687 reviews · Los Angeles
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 5,687 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
2.Ferndell Nature Trail
4.8 · 1,866 reviews · Los Angeles
4.8 stars from 1,866 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
3.Griffith Park
4.7 · 69,687 reviews · Los Angeles
4.7 stars from 69,687 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
4.Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4.7 · 7,260 reviews · Los Angeles
4.7 stars from 7,260 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
5.Lacy Park
4.7 · 2,143 reviews · Los Angeles
4.7 stars from 2,143 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
6.Forest Lawn
4.7 · 1,423 reviews · Los Angeles
4.7 stars from 1,423 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
7.Beverly Hills Garden Park
4.6 · 14,523 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 14,523 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
8.Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
4.6 · 4,789 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 4,789 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
9.Los Angeles State Historic Park
4.6 · 4,161 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 4,161 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
10.Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate
4.6 · 3,632 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 3,632 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
11.Almansor Park
4.6 · 2,559 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 2,559 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
12.Lake Hollywood Park
4.6 · 439 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.6 from 439 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
13.Dockweiler Beach
4.5 · 17,269 reviews · Los Angeles
4.5 stars from 17,269 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
14.Gloria Molina Grand Park
4.5 · 8,982 reviews · Los Angeles
4.5 stars from 8,982 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
15.Barnsdall Art Park
4.5 · 4,052 reviews · Los Angeles
4.5 stars from 4,052 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
16.Union Station Square
4.5 · 369 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.5 from 369 reviews. Parking on site. Open around the clock.
17.Pershing Square
4.2 · 6,932 reviews · Los Angeles
4.2 stars from 6,932 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
18.Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary
4.2 · 2,125 reviews · Los Angeles
4.2 stars from 2,125 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
19.MacArthur Park
3.6 · 9,985 reviews · Los Angeles
3.6 stars from 9,985 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best park in Los Angeles, CA?
Runyon Canyon Park ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,687 Google reviews.
Which parks in Los Angeles, CA allow dogs?
Runyon Canyon Park, Ferndell Nature Trail, Griffith Park, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and Lacy Park, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which parks in Los Angeles, CA are good for kids?
Runyon Canyon Park, Ferndell Nature Trail, Griffith Park, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and Lacy Park, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
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