Elysian Park Picnic Site #4

About

Elysian Park Picnic Site #4 sits in Los Angeles, CA as one of the city's picnic areas, at 929 Academy Rd.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 43 Google reviews. That puts it 2nd of the 20 rated picnic areas we list in Los Angeles.

Mind the closed day: Monday. 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

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (43 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
2nd best-rated in Los Angeles
Measured against the 20 rated picnic areas we track in Los Angeles.
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.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this picnic area posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.

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 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

What to bring

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

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Featured in

#7 in Best Picnic Areas in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about Elysian Park Picnic Site #4

What is Elysian Park Picnic Site #4?

Elysian Park Picnic Site #4 is a picnic area in Los Angeles, CA, at 929 Academy Rd.

What are the opening hours at Elysian Park Picnic Site #4?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Is there parking at Elysian Park Picnic Site #4?

No parking is recorded for Elysian Park Picnic Site #4. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Elysian Park Picnic Site #4 rated?

Elysian Park Picnic Site #4 holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 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.