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Discover L.A.'s Parks
Valencia Glen Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

1. Valencia Glen Park

7.7
Via Dabna, Valencia, CA
Park · 3 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: Bring the kids, bring the dogs (on leash) or bring your running shoes. Valencia Glen is a great park for sports and recreation with plenty of places to chill in the shade. Read more.

Pan Pacific Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

2. Pan Pacific Park

8.5
7600 Beverly Blvd (Curson), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 44 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: Located across the street from The Grove, Pan Pacific Park has something, in both its facilities and its location, for everyone. Read more.

Los Angeles River Greenway Trail is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

3. Los Angeles River Greenway Trail

Los Angeles, CA
Other Great Outdoors · Los Feliz · 2 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: If you walk along the river path you will encounter Oso Park, Egret Park, Steelhead Park, Elysian Valley Gateway Park, Marsh Park, and Rattlesnake Park. Read more.

White Point State Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

4. White Point State Park

7.6
San Pedro, CA
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: The beach features warm tide pools filled with colorful sea creatures, big ocean sprays, intriguing rock formations, and a feral cat colony. Read more.

Garfield Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

5. Garfield Park

8.7
Mission St & Park Ave, South Pasadena, CA
Park · 20 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: With seven acres of land, plenty of benches, and even a firepit, this beautifully landscaped park is the perfect place to sit with your favorite book or bring a blanket and get some sun. Read more.

Brace Canyon Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

6. Brace Canyon Park

8.4
2801 Haven Way (Scott Rd), Burbank, CA
Park · 7 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: With panoramic views over the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley and plenty of tree shade, Brace Canyon Park is a convivial gathering spot and recreation area. Read more.

Peck Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

7. Peck Park

7.8
S Western Ave, San Pedro, CA
Park · 5 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: This isn’t exactly the most striking park, but it includes all the common features of a community park such as bbq pits, picnic tables, a swimming pool, and offers a stunning view of the L.A. Harbor. Read more.

Sepulveda Basin Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

8. Sepulveda Basin Park

7.0
Los Angeles, CA
Park · Lake Balboa · 6 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: Ever wonder where in L.A. you can find archery, a place to fly your model airplane, cricket fields, wildlife, a man-made lake, and Japanese gardens, all in the same general vicinity? It's all here! Read more.

Mar Vista Recreation Center and Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

9. Mar Vista Recreation Center and Park

8.1
11430 Woodbine St (at McLaughlin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Recreation Center · Westdale · 14 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: Mar Vista is a little community that is right in the heart of West LA.There are people at the park until 10 pm daily and the park is very well lit. Read more.

Griffith Park is one of Discover L.A.'s Parks.

10. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: As LA’s largest historical monument, it represents the untamed qualities of the West--canyons, river plains, caves, low-lying slopes--and it provides the 1 thing hard to come by in most cities, space. Read more.