Franklin Canyon Park
8 people recommendvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Franklin Canyon Park, and a few say it feels less crowded, especially on weekdays or at midday. Two visitors mention turtles around the water, and one adds koi. One visitor notes the pond can get busy, though the viewpoint benches along the paths stay quiet. Another says it suits visitors willing to head up toward Mulholland.
Address
Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
At a glance
- Best for
- Nature
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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/spasticllama in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Calls it nice, provided a trip up toward Mulholland doesn't bother you.
- Recommendsu/aromaticchicken in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Says they really enjoy this park
- Recommendsu/sunshinerf in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Busy by the pond but paths with viewpoint benches empty; weekday lake to yourself, turtles and ducks
- Recommendsu/cody-lay-low in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2026crowds
Midday is pretty empty with turtles, koi, waterfowl and sometimes deer
- Recommendsu/hypotheticalkazoos in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Simply recommends Franklin Canyon Park
- Recommendsu/Rock454545 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025crowds
Listed among parks suggested for weekday visits, implying they're quieter.
- Recommendsu/artofstarving in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024crowds
Lists Franklin Canyon Park among LA experiences that avoid being overrun.
- Recommendsu/schw4161 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names it among their favourite parks.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.