Elysian Park
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Elysian Park, with several pointing to its trails and hiking and one also mentioning the picnic spots in its canyon. Several visitors say it is quiet, and some say it is especially empty on weekdays, while a few count it among their favourite parks. Caveats: one visitor notes horses share the trails and rangers still issue tickets, and one says the views can be striking after rain but smog on other days can spoil them.
Address
Elysian Park, Los Angeles, CA
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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/Purple_Positive_8896 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Is there having a moment alone; weekdays are quiet and private
- Recommendsu/SlowSwords in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Loves bringing their dog there for fetch and the trails, a neat feature in the city.
- Recommendsu/mmmatthew in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Calls it the clear winner, citing hiking, views, picnic spots and nearby neighbourhoods.
- Recommendsu/ihatepalmtrees in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names it as one of three favourite parks.
- Recommendsu/OliviaFilms_LA in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Says the area is usually empty on weekdays, much like LA Historic Park.
- Recommendsu/thetaFAANG in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Recommends Meditation Meadow at Elysian Park
- Recommendsu/Toeknee_47 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Lists Elysian Park among places worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/Derkalerp in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2026crowds
Notes many corners of Elysian where a person can easily vanish from view.
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- Recommendsu/Known_Match_7101 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Says Elysian and Griffith have many trails that are fairly empty on weekdays.
- Recommendsu/manicgiant914 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Says most of Elysian Park is always empty.
- Recommendsu/dragonlake13 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Suggests walking up the hill there to stretch out a long outing.
- Recommendsu/Rock454545 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025crowds
Listed among parks suggested for weekday visits, implying they're quieter.
- Recommendsu/Orkney_ in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Lists it among favourite parks.
- Mixedu/pablo_nerudeboi in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024weather
Stunning after rain, though smog on other days can make it hard to enjoy.
- Recommendsu/MisterOwl213 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names it as one of two favourite parks.
- Caveatu/tob007 in r/LosAngeles · Apr 2024access
Notes horses share Elysian's trails and rangers enforce less, though they still ticket.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.