Griffith Park

Overview

Griffith Park is one of North America's largest urban parks at 4,310 acres — a vast expanse of hiking trails, the LA Zoo, the Greek Theatre, and the iconic Griffith Observatory.

Highlights

• Hiking Trails: Over 53 miles of trails through chaparral-covered hills.
• Greek Theatre: An iconic open-air concert venue since 1929.
• LA Zoo & Autry Museum: A zoo with 270 species and a museum of the American West.

History

Donated to the city by Colonel Griffith J. Griffith in 1896, the park was originally part of Rancho Los Feliz. Griffith also funded the Observatory and Greek Theatre after surviving a scandalous criminal conviction.

Visitor Tips

• Hollywood Sign Hike: The Mt. Hollywood Trail leads to the closest viewpoint of the Hollywood Sign.
• Early Start: Trails are shadeless — start early in summer to avoid the heat.
• Duration: 3+ hours.