Bette Davis Picnic Area

About

Named for former neighbor Bette Davis, this bit of Griffith Park offers picnic tables & river views.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 425 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more picnic areas in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other picnic areas in Los Angeles.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 425 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
The same hours all week (5:30 AM – 10:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other picnic areas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Planning a visit

General guidance for picnic areas, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Tables, grills and shade set aside for exactly one purpose: eating outside.

A good fit for groups, birthdays and anyone tired of eating indoors.

When to go

Unless sites are reservable, they go first-come on good-weather weekends. Arrive before noon. The gates are open 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM.

What to bring

Charcoal and a lighter if you plan to grill
Trash bags
A cloth for the table

Hours

Monday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#8 in Best Picnic Areas in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about Bette Davis Picnic Area

What is Bette Davis Picnic Area?

Named for former neighbor Bette Davis, this bit of Griffith Park offers picnic tables & river views. It is a picnic area in Los Angeles, CA, at 1850 Riverside Dr.

What are the opening hours at Bette Davis Picnic Area?

Bette Davis Picnic Area is open 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Bette Davis Picnic Area?

Parking options here include free street parking and metered street parking.

How is Bette Davis Picnic Area rated?

Bette Davis Picnic Area holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 425 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 19 other picnic areas listed on AllParx, including Elysian Park Picnic Site #1A, Arroyo Park Gazebos and El Segundo Parks & Recreation Picnic Area.