Griffith Park

Five times the size of New York’s Central Park and home to the Griffith Observatory, Greek Theatre and Autry Museum, LA's communal backyard covers more than 4300 acres of land, with over 50 miles of hiking trails. It's where you'll find the LA Zoo and the quaint train museum Travel Town.

Gifted to the city in 1896 by mining mogul Griffith J Griffith, the park is considered a rare example of unspoiled chaparral. Access is easiest via the Griffith Park Dr or Zoo Dr exits off I-5 (Golden State Fwy).

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