Things to do in griffith park griffith park is one of las top attractions but did you know that there are an assortment of things to do within the park. It is the secondlargest city park in california, after mission trails preserve in san diego, and the 11th largest municipallyowned park in. Griffith park lies directly to the south and west of the golden. Griffith street map pdf 70 k here is the same map pdf 50 k as. Since 1896, when the land was donated to the city by controversial philanthropist col. Hollywood view point strait opposing observatory, and on the way to mt. Super bowl sunday shot gun harding golf course only february 2nd 2020 check in at 7. Please check here andor at the griffith observatory website for changes.
State freeway 15 and the ventura freeway sr4 at the eastern end of the hollywood hills in. There is always ton of people on trails from the griffith observatory to mt. Bring gaiagps and a copy of the griffith park map pdf for. Ladot may add additional service during high demand or major holidays. Built in 1926 by the spillman engineering company and brought to griffith park in 1937, the merrygoround boasts 68 horses, everyone a jumper.
Griffith park is a wilderness area with wild rodents, coyotes and rattlesnakes. Approaching the park on sr 4 eastbound, take either the forest lawn. Fern canyon nature trail canyon trail 3mn\c tank 151 captains roost ood trail 5. Hiking beacon hill loop in griffith park socal hiker. It is also the seat of the city of griffith local government area. Park west holland park west holland park new farm norman park pinkenba red hill northgate. In case of emergency in the park, notify the ranger station at 323. Deaf project california state university, northridge. Griffith, generations of weekenders have picnicked, camped, golfed, ridden. Like the australian capital, canberra, and the nearby town of leeton, griffith was designed by walter burley griffin and marion. Mount hollywood hike via charlie turner trail outdoor.
Griffith park offers amazing views and an abundance of trails for hiking and horseback riding. The path begins at griffith observatory and leads up to dantes view at the summit of mount hollywood. Promote an urban wilderness identity in the park reinforced by the. Our beautiful, wellmaintained parks and recreational facilities, childrens playgrounds, walk able bike trails and landscaped streets. Griffith park map click image for max resolution griffith park map pdf. At over 4300 acres, griffith park is four times the size of san franciscos golden gate park and more than five times the size of central park in new york. Historically senistive resources and areas noncontributing or altered components wilderness area griffith reservation ga 20 06,0. To stick with the gentle grade, continue up western canyon, adding a lollipop loop that goes 1. Super bowl sunday shot gun february 2nd 2020 check in at 7. Start the clockwise loop on the lower beacon trail. Griffith park preserves over 4,200 acres at the east end of the santa monica mountains and is one of americas largest urban parks.
Griffith park section griffith park map and resources. Griffith observatory, for example, is closed on mondays. Develop maps and signage that are consistent with the parks. Here are five compelling ways to spend a day in the park. General site map gold coast campus griffith university station gold coast university hospital station nerang helensvale olsen av. On the eastern side of the santa monica mountain range, its elevation ranges from less than 400 ft. Griffith lilley moreton ryan brisbane princess st fair. Lee, where the hollywood sign is located, so you can always feel safe on those 2 trails, even if you are alone in early or. Best hikes and trails in griffith park modern hiker. Map and guide of griffith park corrected and enhanced grateful for the tom labonge map above as a starting place, yet compelled with the need for a map hikers can rely on for safe and accurate guidance, i have made significant enhancements and corrections to the map, such as adding the secondary trails red dotted lines, correcting inaccurate routes, marking trailheads, adding labels, etc.
One of the largest municipal parks in the country, griffith park is home to some of the best hikes in the region and some. The griffith parks and recreation department is here to provide superior recreation and park experience to all members of the griffith community. The railroad museum features 43 fullscale railroad engines, cars and other rolling stock. One is to hike about a mile one way up to griffith observatory, which will be more challenging than what youve done so far, gaining 550 feet.
Griffith is a major regional city in the murrumbidgee irrigation area that is located in the northwestern part of the riverina region of new south wales, known commonly as the food bowl of australia. Ship inn k3 k4 j4 k3 k4 building legend d7 memorial s07. Dash observatory operates every day of the year, including holidays. Griffithspriday is not far from prime camping at ocean city state park or pacific beach state park. A couple more options are available for hiking farther into griffith park. However, if you are planning to visit the attractions within the park, you may want to look up their hours of operation. The park covers 4,310 acres 1,740 ha of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in north america. Griffith film school l1 k3 college oftourism andhospitality. The griffith park and recreation board meets the 2 nd monday of each month. Admission to griffith park admission to the park is free, but there are various charges to the attractions. He was very dedicated, and people referred to him as the mayor of griffith park. The hike is not too challenging, although there are. It includes a top ten list and sections for free, evening, and familyfriendly activities.
Dogs must be kept onleash except in designated offleash areas. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Charlie turner trail also sometimes referred to as mount hollywood trail is named after a man who volunteered in griffith park during the 1970s. Griffith park trails are notoriously poorly marked. Griffith park consisting of over 4,000 acres, griffith park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness in the united states. N a y n d w ery o map of the federal f l o electoral. The mission of the parentlinks hope, dream, achieve program is to empower parents of deaf and hard of hearing infants and toddlers by providing them with comprehensive information and awareness through mentoring, networking, and resources, and by honoring the familys relationship with their child and their choices in language and communication.