Elysian Park

★5.0
SR 110 freeway south viewed from Elysian Park, Los Angeles

SR 110 South Academy Road Exit from Elysian Park
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Expansive urban park featuring rugged hills, scenic viewpoints, picnic areas, and a network of trails that wind through natural landscapes and historic landscaped sections.

General Information

Hours:
Daily: 5am to 9pm
Fees:
Free
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Los Angeles (2 mi)
Seasons:
All year
Location:
835 Academy Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Website:
laparks.org

How to Get There

From Downtown Los Angeles: Take Sunset Blvd north toward Stadium Way, turn right onto Stadium Way and continue uphill into the park, then follow internal roads to various viewpoints and trailheads.

Overview

Elysian Park is Los Angeles’s second-largest park at 600 acres, established in 1886, with hiking trails, picnic areas, the Chavez Ravine Arboretum and Angels Point with views of Dodger Stadium and the downtown skyline. It surrounds Dodger Stadium.

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Elysian Park in Los Angeles, California
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