Crystal Springs Picnic Area

About

This park with plenty of shade offers picnic tables, BBQ pits, a playground & a baseball diamond.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 1,159 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and a paid lot. 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 1,159 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
1,159 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (5:00 AM – 10:30 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
A free lot — 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.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
1,159 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

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 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM.

What to bring

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

Hours

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

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#6 in Best Picnic Areas in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about Crystal Springs Picnic Area

What is Crystal Springs Picnic Area?

This park with plenty of shade offers picnic tables, BBQ pits, a playground & a baseball diamond. It is a picnic area in Los Angeles, CA, at 4730 Crystal Springs Dr.

What are the opening hours at Crystal Springs Picnic Area?

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

Is there parking at Crystal Springs Picnic Area?

Parking options here include a free lot and a paid lot.

How is Crystal Springs Picnic Area rated?

Crystal Springs Picnic Area holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,159 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.