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With over 4,210 acres of both natural chaparral-covered terrain and landscaped parkland and picnic areas, Griffith Park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States. Situated in the eastern Santa Monica Mountain range, the Park’s elevations range from 384 to 1,625 feet above sea level.

Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park includes popular attractions such as the Los Angeles Zoo , the Autry Museum of the American West , the Griffith Observatory , and the Hollywood Sign .

Jan 2020 • Solo. The Griffith Park is a hiking area on Mount Hollywood where the Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign sits. Many visitors and locals go for hike there and stay till evening to watch the LA city lights as the sun sets. Very nice view from here.

Griffith Park is home to a number of popular museums and attractions, in addition to abundant opportunities to explore the natural environment.

Spanning more than 4,200 acres of land, Griffith Park is one of the largest municipal parks with urban wilderness areas in the United States. Originally a part of the Spanish land grant, Rancho Los Feliz, the park was named for its former owner, “Colonel” Griffith J. Griffith, a Welsh industrialist and philanthropist.

Everyday – 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. *The bus runs on Mondays, even though the Observatory building is closed. Shuttles run every 15—20 minutes. Last shuttle to depart from The Griffith Observatory is at 10pm. Avoid the hassle of traffic congestion and parking fees and use public transit. It is fast and convenient.

GRIFFITH PARK Address 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Region Griffith-Metro Council District 4 Neighborhood Service Area Central Phone (323) 913-4688 Facility Features

Part rugged canyon, part cultural destination, there’s something for everyone at this sprawling urban park. As the largest municipal park in Los Angeles, Griffith Park protects 4,511 acres/1,825 hectares of mountains and canyons at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains.