1. Universal Studios Hollywood
9.4
100 Universal City Plz (btwn Barham & Lankershim Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Amusement Park · Universal City · 983 tips and reviews
Caroline: You don't really need a whole day here, and the rides aren't as awesome as other those at other parks, but it's still fun to check out for the tour and Jurassic Park!
Efrosini-Maria Fergadis: Amazing park and great food and rides.
Waleed 🇸🇦: Nice park, it fits all ages and has many interesting shows and rides. I believe one full day is enough to go over the entire park. Absolutely recommend it
2. Grand Park
9.0
200 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Civic Center · 82 tips and reviews
Jennifer Bean: Loved it. Great park to watch movies or just walking around. Going to come back again.
Gladis Diaz: Best public bathrooms downtown! So clean! Beautiful park right in the middle of Downtown L.A.
Jonathan Kramer: The ideal park: quiet, yet right in the middle of downtown, ample seating, clean, amazing views of great buildings like City Hall and a nice coffee shop. Every neighborhood needs one a Grand Park.
3. Griffith Park
9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 151 tips and reviews
UCLA Volunteer Center: Griffith is the largest city park with wilderness area in the U.S. On 9/20/11 UCLA volunteers will be here to maintain and restore trails. Please join us in the effort of keeping this park clean! Read more.
LA Weekly: From the sublime parking to old zoo to the Merry-Go-Round (which has been operating since 1937), the largest urban park in America has been voted Best Of LA many times... Also perfect for picnics! Read more.
Jonathan Kramer: Easily my favorite park in LA. It has the best view of LA, especially at night. There are great hikes all around the park. Good views of the Hollywood sign.
4. The Hollywood Bowl
9.4
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 440 tips and reviews
Biola University: One of the best concert venues in the area, the historic Hollywood Bowl is a great venue throughout the summer and fall. Bring a picnic meal, park at one of the satellite locations & enjoy the music!
knappst3r: The park & ride from the zoo worked wonderfully, easy all round. It's a $5 round trip, and the parking at the zoo is free. #win
Organized Island: Love it here - park down the hill and walk so you don't get locked in!
6. Lake Balboa Park
9.1
6300 Balboa Blvd (at Victory Blvd), Van Nuys, CA
Park · 61 tips and reviews
Sam Bierman: nice park, great for biking, running, walking, and picnicking.
Victor Vazquez: Great park to run and walk. The lake itself 1.3 miles around and leads you off to other trails around the park. It's a massive park! In beginning of spring, the cherry blossoms bloom. Great for picnic
Yvette Betancourt: Beautiful Lake Park with picnic tables around the perimeter of lake. Plenty of open space for catching ball, playing soccer, or a friendly game of football. Don't forget to stop by the bike rentals.
Ke$ha: My favorite hike in LA is to the Griffith Park Observatory – go at sunrise or sunset!
Biola University: Iconic L.A. landmark in Griffith Park features great views of the city and even greater views of the cosmos!
Social News Network: Great view of LA, neat science gadgets inside, and awesome hiking trails all over the park grounds!! The nerd in you needs to visit this place!!
Vanessa Castaneda: Great park for exploring with the kids.
UCLA Volunteer Center: Vista Hermosa puts nature in the middle of LA. On 9/20/11 volunteers from UCLA will be planting, maintaining trails, and restoring benches throughout the park! Help keep this beautiful park clean. Read more.
DowntownLA.com: "When we have more time to relax, you can find us with our dog at the Vista Hermosa Natural Park in City West… It’s an awesome oasis in the city." – Rob & Janene @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Rob-Janene
11. Pan Pacific Park
8.3
7600 Beverly Blvd (Curson), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Mid-City West · 44 tips and reviews
Sam Sine: I love this park. However, it is very crowded during weekends with kids screaming, birthday parties on the grass and BBQ.. So, if you go for relaxing, avoid weekends.
Michael Horton: Great exercising park, tons going on and never too packed to get a good workout in
Billy Barr: Beautiful park for a nice walk around the park or just lay down on the grassy field under tree for relaxing bliss. :)
Candace Parker: Me and my dog love this park. It's clean (despite what other posts say), great views and a great work out. I always bring my dog, so have not hit the free yoga class yet, but that is next on my list
Vanity Fair Agenda: The park is a favorite place to hike with your dog and see not only some of the best views of the city but some of the best-looking people in the city. Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular.
Four Seasons Los Angeles Concierge: Break a sweat, see the city and even spot a celeb or two at what is one of L.A.'s most popular parks!