Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

★5.0
View of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area from western Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles


Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Expansive urban park offering scenic trails, picnic areas, sports facilities, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.

General Information

Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday: 6:00 AM – Sunset
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Office/Reservation Hours: Wednesday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fees:
Weekdays: Free
Weekends and Holidays: $6 per vehicle
Shuttle rides: $0.25 one way; free for seniors and children under 5
Pet Policy:
Dogs allowed only on paved roads; not permitted on trails
Seasons:
Best visited in spring and fall for mild weather and vibrant foliage
Location:
S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Website:
parks.lacounty.gov

How to Get There

Drive west on I-10, exit at S La Brea Avenue, turn left onto Stocker Street, then right onto La Cienega Boulevard; entrance is on the left.

Overview

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is a 401-acre park in the Baldwin Hills, sometimes called “L.A.’s Central Park,” with hiking trails, a Japanese garden, a lake, picnic areas and sweeping views from the Hollywood Sign and downtown skyline to the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Bay. It was established in 1984 and is one of the city’s best free viewpoints.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

Panoramic view of Blair Hills County Park near Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles
Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area park grounds in Los Angeles
Jeremy Miles, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
La Cienega canyon through Baldwin Hills looking north to the Santa Monica Mountains from Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted