The 10 Best State Parks in Los Angeles, CA
These are the 10 highest-rated state parks we list in Los Angeles, CA, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Will Rogers State Historic Park leads, with 4.7 stars from 1,542 reviews; Los Encinos State Historic Park follows at 4.6.
Between them they carry 3,913 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.Will Rogers State Historic Park
4.7 · 1,542 reviews · Los Angeles
The top pick, holding 4.7 stars across 1,542 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site. Open around the clock.
2.Los Encinos State Historic Park
4.6 · 274 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.6 from 274 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
3.Verdugo Mountain Park
4.6 · 171 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.6 from 171 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
4.Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
4.5 · 230 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.5 from 230 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
5.Los Angeles State Historic Park, Welcome Pavilion
4.6 · 44 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.6 from 44 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
6.WLcac skatepark
4.6 · 35 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.6 from 35 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
7.Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area
4.4 · 1,475 reviews · Los Angeles
4.4 stars from 1,475 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
8.Rustic Canyon Recreational Park
4.3 · 74 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.3 from 74 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best state park in Los Angeles, CA?
Will Rogers State Historic Park ranks first, with 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,542 Google reviews.
Which state parks in Los Angeles, CA allow dogs?
Will Rogers State Historic Park, Los Encinos State Historic Park, Verdugo Mountain Park, Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park and Los Angeles State Historic Park, Welcome Pavilion, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which state parks in Los Angeles, CA are good for kids?
Will Rogers State Historic Park, Los Encinos State Historic Park, Verdugo Mountain Park, Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park and Los Angeles State Historic Park, Welcome Pavilion, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
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