Kenneth Hahn Park
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend Kenneth Hahn Park, and several describe its overlooks of the city. Several mention its trails, and one visitor notes a Pacific view on clear days. Some visitors say it is quiet, especially on weekdays. One visitor loves the park but finds it strange that an active oil field borders it.
Address
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Walks
- Known for
- Views over the city and the Pacific, Trails and the Park to Playa route
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Best time to go
- Weekdays
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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/Fragrant-Air5576 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Recommends checking out Kenneth Hahn Park
- Recommendsu/Evxp in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026uniqueness
Describes Japanese garden, city overlook, duck pond; huge so you get space to yourself
- Recommendsu/40lly in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Names it as their answer to the favourite park question.
- Recommendsu/herbal_essence in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Lists it among their favorite parks.
- Mixedu/Efficient_Carrot_669 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026uniqueness
Loves the park but finds it weird it borders an active oil field
- Recommendsu/printerdsw1968 in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024photography
Praises its ocean view on clear days and hilly terrain for jogging.
- Recommendsu/TheAnswerWas42 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Praises the many connected trails and the bike route to the beach, and describes their usual route.
- Recommendsu/Shekface in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Calls Kenneth Hahn Park a strong starting point for the trail.
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- Recommendsu/pagemap1 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Advises visiting on a Monday or Tuesday, when the park is very quiet.
- Recommendsu/QsWay347 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Says it suits a few hours of hiking and has weekday parking.
- Recommendsu/jusss_doit in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names Kenneth Hahn as their favorite park, saying they went every day during the pandemic.
- Recommendsu/sealsarescary in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Recommends the Autumns Peak trail at Kenneth Hahn
- Caveatu/_dxegrl in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026access
Complains the parking charge makes a city park prohibitive for the poor
- Recommendsu/mitchlats22 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025photography
Suggests the top of Kenneth Hahn Park for scenic city views, near the MLK memorial.
- Recommendsu/Lola_Love42588 in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Names it alongside Griffith as a top city park.
- Recommendsu/Artistic_prime in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2026
Thinks Kenneth Hahn is probably the best bet, or Palos Verdes, which they strongly recommend.
- Recommendsu/ZZZZapperr in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2026crowds
Very big, few people except weekends, gorgeous view; walk in free, closes at night
- Recommendsu/SparkleSelkie in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2026
Loves crying at this park, great for a cry
- Recommendsu/luckyplum in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Notes that the large frisbee golf area near the top is nearly deserted.
- Recommendsu/Rock454545 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025crowds
Listed among parks suggested for weekday visits, implying they're quieter.
- Recommendsu/xzmbmx in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Lists the park among a few easy local options for getting outside.
- Recommendsu/artofstarving in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024crowds
Lists Kenneth Hahn Park among LA experiences that avoid being overrun.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.