Griffith Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Griffith Park
Griffith Park
Griffith Park
Griffith Park
Griffith Park

One of the largest urban parks in the United States is renowned for its exceptional observatory and large zoo.

Griffith Park has a wealth of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking and swimming. Picnic in a peaceful natural area or play a round of golf. This park also contains many Los Angeles attractions, including the Griffith Observatory and the Greek Theatre.

Rent a bicycle and explore this exceptional municipal park. Visit the Los Angeles Zoo and discover a range of amphibians, invertebrates and mammals. The large park also includes an outdoor museum dedicated to preserving the railroad heritage of the United States.

Explore the solar system through a telescope at the Griffith Observatory. Visit the facility’s Samuel Oschin Planetarium and see a live show. The Griffith Observatory also features astronomy exhibits and exceptional views of greater Los Angeles.

Stop at the Travel Town Museum within Griffith Park. This outdoor museum displays a wide range of historic locomotives, including a steam locomotive built in the late 19th century. See an exceptional collection of restored cable cars, carriages and passenger cars.

Visit the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens and learn about its conservation and animal management programs. See a range of endangered species, including the chimpanzee, the Sumatran tiger and the giant otter. The Los Angeles Zoo also offers educational classes for adults and children.

Watch a performance at the Greek Theatre, a historic Los Angeles outdoor entertainment venue. Famous international acts have performed at this venue, including The Who, Elton John and Paul McCartney. The large theater features 5,900 seats and exceptional acoustics. Check the official website for the concert schedule.

Griffith Park includes tennis courts and soccer and rugby fields. Walk along Zoo Drive to find the Travel Town Museum. Griffith Park Drive is a favorite walking and jogging route among visitors to the park. Find this large municipal park about 24 miles (39 kilometers) from Los Angeles International Airport.

With a wide range of outdoor and sporting activities, Los Angeles attractions and educational facilities, Griffith Park is perfect for visitors to Los Angeles County.

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