Los Angeles State Historic Park
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend this downtown green space, and a few say it works well for picnics. Several describe its quieter areas as serene or sometimes nearly empty, and one visitor praises the views. Caveats: one visitor would like more tree cover, a couple of visitors say events get in the way since they can close the park on some days, and one visitor worries a planned gondola would spoil the view.
Address
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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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/baddecisins in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Green-space stop on the commenter's favorite downtown walking loop.
- Recommendsu/BOCpesto in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Loves it as a picnic spot and says every visit is lovely, though they live far away.
- Mixedu/mcd23 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Agrees they like it, but would like more tree cover and shaded spots to relax.
- Mixedu/darthbator in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024crowds
Likes its size and skyline views, but events and strict rules, especially for dogs, detract.
- Mixedu/Individual_Log8082 in r/LosAngeles · Jun 2026access
Says events often close the park, though it is kept in pristine shape when open; suggests permanent staging.
- Recommendsu/herbal_essence in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Lists it among their favorite parks.
- Recommendsu/Liese77 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Calls it great for picnics and mentions a weekly Thursday market there.
- Recommendsu/Mattandjunk in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Praises the park's design, its views, and its suitability for sun or festivals.
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- Recommendsu/cabs2kinkos in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Lists this historic park among its suggestions for things to do.
- Recommendsu/ihatepalmtrees in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Loves the place and recalls seeing it as farmland years ago.
- Recommendsu/OliviaFilms_LA in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Says the park is nice and usually empty on weekdays, much like Elysian.
- Recommendsu/griffinrogers in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Says they enjoy sunbathing there and count it among their favorite spots.
- Recommendsu/Money-District8604 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Says some areas are very natural and usually quiet, depending on the weather and day.
- Recommendsu/dragonlake13 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Suggests heading there to relax or picnic after the Chinatown visit.
- Recommendsu/nicearthur32 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2025
Says walking its track is calm and serene, feeling far from the city.
- Caveatu/Muzzlehatch in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2024
Worries a planned gondola station and towers would spoil the park's views.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.