Griffith Park
52 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Griffith Park for hiking, and several point to its views and the Hollywood Sign. Several visitors say quieter stretches exist, especially on weekdays and away from the Observatory. Caveats include one visitor's warning about an unsigned locked gate on a trail near the Observatory, another's note that bikes are not allowed on dirt trails, and one suggestion to hike with a group on a familiar route for early-morning outings.
Address
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Nature
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Sign hike
- Crowds
- Moderate
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Griffith Park, as the crow flies.
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.
- Caveatu/withfries in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2024access
Says a locked gate on a park trail by the Observatory has no warning signage at its upper end.
- Recommendsu/fighting_tadpole in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Suggested for hiking trails within a list of local must-dos.
- Recommendsu/SharingMy2Cents in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Free summer Shakespeare performances by Indie Shakes are held in the park; strongly recommended.
- Recommendsu/westondeboer in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Says Griffith Park is huge with spots to find
- Recommendsu/angelliu in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Suggests a guided horse ride in the park at a relaxed, non-galloping pace.
- Recommendsu/soonshin3 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025visit time
Lives nearby, hiked the hills in the early evening and felt fine; city light keeps many spots fairly bright.
- Recommendsu/darthbator in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Calls it huge enough to hike like a national park, with an abandoned zoo inside.
- Mixedu/Jolly_Ad2446 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Went on a sunrise outing with a large group and would prefer a group on a familiar trail.
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- Recommendsu/Pure_shenanigans_310 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026access
Calls it amazing; suggests starting at Vermont and working up through the hills.
- Recommendsu/vege_spears in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names it as their favorite park within the city.
- Recommendsu/BrentwoodTrece in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names Griffith Park when asked for favorite parks.
- Recommendsu/aromaticchicken in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Notes Griffith has quiet areas not far from the busy Observatory.
- Recommendsu/losfelizdebra in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Suggests combining a visit to the park with the studio tour.
- Recommendsu/cabs2kinkos in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Suggests Griffith Park when asked for fun places that aren't bars.
- Recommendsu/kiiwiilover in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Trail by the carousel on weekdays at lunch is nearly empty; cried there unnoticed
- Recommendsu/BusyOwl8447 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Suggests pairing a downtown outing with a sunset evening there.
- Recommendsu/murgito in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Calls Griffith Park nice.
- Recommendsu/shanelukov1987 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Recommends Griffith Park for its many trails and says it is quiet away from the observatory.
- Recommendsu/milo8275 in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names it as their favorite park.
- Recommendsu/AdobayAkeechayWah in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
On weekdays it can feel quite desolate
- Recommendsu/Jenniyaaah in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names the park as a place worth going to.
- Recommendsu/No_Commercial4074 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Lists Griffith Park among hiking options to consider.
- Recommendsu/Humble_Diner32 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025visit time
Suggests hiking or horseback riding in Griffith Park early, before the day gets hot.
- Recommendsu/1ATRdollar in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Suggests going on a hike at Griffith Park.
- Recommendsu/TheSchminx in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Says the park overall stands in a league apart from others.
- Recommendsu/Lola_Love42588 in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names Griffith Park alongside Kenneth Hahn when asked for favorite city parks.
- Recommendsu/swagster in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Suggests visiting Griffith Park alongside the observatory.
- Recommendsu/Bayplain in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024access
Agrees these are good picks, reachable mostly by bus from West Hollywood.
- Recommendsu/Toeknee_47 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Lists Griffith Park among places worth visiting.
- Caveatu/Ok_Syrup_5182 in r/LosAngeles · May 2024access
Says bikes are not permitted on Griffith's unpaved routes, and getting caught brings a heavy penalty.
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