Barnsdall Art Park
15 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors praise the views over the city, and a couple of visitors say it rarely feels crowded. A few visitors suggest a picnic here, and one visitor says it works well as a theatre space. One commenter calls it pretty good, though not their top pick.
Address
Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Sunsets
- Known for
- Sunset picnics, Hollyhock House
- Crowds
- Quiet
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sweetsaleem in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Suggests a picnic at this park during a Los Feliz day.
- Recommendsu/Samantharina in r/LosAngeles · Jan 2024
Recommends the art park for its grounds and views.
- Recommendsu/usagicassidy in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names it as a favourite park.
- Recommendsu/DatStankStank in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names it as their favorite park.
- Recommendsu/asanisimasa88 in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023crowds
Calls Barnsdall Art Park a top sunset spot that rarely feels crowded.
- Recommendsu/CoastalForest82 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Suggests picnicking at this site.
- Recommendsu/DinosaurFrank in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026photography
Calls Barnsdall Art Park a favorite, with a great city view and an art gallery to visit.
- Recommendsu/Prior-Quarter-6369 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Names Barnsdall Park among spots for a quiet local escape.
Show all 15 cited comments
- Recommendsu/winnersneverlose in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024photography
Walks there every morning, valuing the views.
- Recommendsu/ashasaidwhattt in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Says they love this art park.
- Recommendsu/Pristine_Power_8488 in r/LosAngeles · Jan 2024
Lived nearby and visited often; remembers it fondly with a great view.
- Recommendsu/z_i_m_ in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024uniqueness
Performed in a show there and found it a great venue for theatre.
- Recommendsu/Panoglitch in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Lists it among favourite parks.
- Recommendsu/tching101 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Says the views there are amazing.
- Recommendsu/Rareearthmetal in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Says it is pretty good, a step below their favourite.
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