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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Griffith Park

Los Angeles, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 51 2026
Griffith Park

Large urban park of over 4,000 acres in the mountains of Los Angeles, with rugged dirt trails, canyons, palm trees and wildlife such as coyotes and deer. Visitors hike, picnic and watch the city skyline and Hollywood Sign, especially at sunset.

Highlights

  • Griffith Observatory and planetarium
  • Hollywood Sign views
  • Greek Theatre

Good to know

  • Observatory parking $10–20 per hour
  • Free lower lots and shuttle bus
  • Weekends and concert days very crowded

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