Parks and Griffith Park near Los Feliz
Quick Answer
Los Feliz sits on the south edge of Griffith Park, more than 4,210 acres by the City's count. Fern Dell and Vermont Avenue lead up to the Observatory, the Greek Theatre and a 53-mile network of trails and fire roads. Barnsdall Art Park and Hollyhock House sit on Hollywood Boulevard to the south.
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4,210+
acres of park
53
miles of trails and fire roads
Free
Observatory admission
Places by entrance
Pick a type to narrow the list.Every address and hour comes from the official site linked on each card.
Western Canyon entrance
Fern Dell
More than 50 fern species grow along a shady, winding trail near the Western Canyon entrance.
Address 2333 Fern Dell
Hours Park hours, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Trails close at dusk.
Above Vermont and Fern Dell
Griffith Observatory
Free admission. Trailheads on the grounds lead to Mount Hollywood, the Greek Theatre area and Fern Dell.
Address 2800 East Observatory Road
Phone (213) 473-0800
Hours Tuesday to Friday noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Monday.
From the Observatory
Mount Hollywood Trail
Starts at the Observatory parking area and climbs to Mount Hollywood, one of the park's most popular summits, with views across the Los Angeles Basin.
Address 2800 East Observatory Road
Hours Trails close at dusk.
Vermont Avenue entrance
The Greek Theatre
An outdoor theatre owned by the City of Los Angeles that holds 5,900. It was dedicated on September 25, 1930.
Address 2700 N. Vermont Ave.
Official site →Vermont Avenue entrance
Bird Sanctuary
One of the park's special gardens, on North Vermont Avenue.
Address 2900 North Vermont Avenue
Phone (323) 666-5046
Hours Park hours, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Vermont Avenue entrance
Roosevelt Golf Course
A walking-only 9-hole executive course across the street from the Greek Theatre. Par is 33.
Address 2650 N. Vermont Ave.
Phone (323) 665-2011
Los Feliz Blvd
Los Feliz Golf Course
The Los Feliz 3-Par course has nine holes on Los Feliz Boulevard. Par is 27 at 989 yards.
Address 3207 Los Feliz Blvd.
Phone (323) 663-7758
Los Feliz and Riverside entrance
Griffith Park and Southern Railroad
A miniature train ride in the park since 1948, on a track over a mile long.
Address 4400 Crystal Springs Drive
Phone (323) 664-6903
Hours 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, until 5 p.m. weekends and holidays.
Crystal Springs Drive
Park Center Picnic Area
A picnic area with playground equipment. Day use permits and reservations go through the park.
Address Crystal Springs Drive
Phone (323) 644-2050
Hours Park hours, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hollywood Blvd
Barnsdall Art Park
A park on the crest of Olive Hill that Aline Barnsdall gave to the City in 1927, with its Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.
Address 4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Phone (323) 644-6269
Hours Green spaces open every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Blvd
Hollyhock House
Frank Lloyd Wright's first Los Angeles commission, built from 1918 to 1921 and on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2019.
Address 4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Phone (323) 913-4030
Hours Thursday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets recommended.
Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
The City's art gallery, inside Barnsdall Art Park.
Address 4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Phone (323) 644-6269
Hours Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on City holidays.
Where Los Feliz meets the park
Two of these are the City's named trailheads.Our Griffith Park trail map shows every named trail from each one.
Fern Dell Drive
Western Canyon
The City names Fern Dell one of two trailheads for the walk up to the Observatory.
Source: LA Recreation and Parks, Griffith Park Plan Your Trip
Vermont Avenue
The Vermont Avenue entrance
Vermont runs north past the Greek Theatre, Roosevelt Golf Course and the Bird Sanctuary. The trails near the Greek are the other named trailhead.
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Los Feliz Blvd and Riverside
The Los Feliz entrance
Crystal Springs Drive leads to the Ranger Station, the miniature train and the Park Center picnic area.
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Before you head up the hill
Take the DASH up the hill
LADOT's DASH Observatory/Los Feliz bus runs every day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., from the Vermont/Sunset Metro station along Hillhurst Avenue to the Greek Theatre, Mt. Hollywood Drive and the Observatory.
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Parking near the Observatory
Parking at the Observatory lot and on West and Western Canyon Roads is paid weekdays from noon to 10 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pay stations take credit cards only.
Parking near the Greek Theatre is free if you walk up to a mile uphill. Greek Theatre area parking is not available after 1 p.m. on concert evenings.
Concert nights at the Greek
The Greek Theatre season generally runs April through October.
After a show, DASH buses leave for the Vermont/Sunset Metro station about 10 minutes after it ends.
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Hours and park rules
The park is open 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Inbound gates close at 10 p.m. and trails close at dusk.
Dogs stay on leash. Bicycles stay off the trails. Alcohol, smoking, open fires and drone flying are not allowed.
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Homes on the park's edge
In the hills
City maps place much of the hills above Los Feliz Boulevard inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Parts, including The Oaks, are also in the City's Hillside Area.
LAFD inspects these homes for brush clearance every year.
Source: City of Los Angeles map, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, City of Los Angeles map, Hillside Ordinance area, LAFD brush clearance inspections
In the flats
The flats near Hillhurst and Franklin sit outside the fire hazard zone on the City's map.
The DASH Observatory bus runs along Hillhurst into the park. Our historic homes guide covers many older homes nearby.
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Questions people ask us
Is Griffith Observatory free?
Yes. Admission to the building, grounds and public telescopes is free. Parking near the building and planetarium shows are the charges.
How big is Griffith Park?
The City lists more than 4,210 acres and a 53-mile network of trails, fire roads and bridle paths. Elevations run from 384 to 1,625 feet.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on leash at all times in Griffith Park. Pets are not permitted inside Hollyhock House.
Where do hikes from Los Feliz start?
The City names two trailheads for walking up to the Observatory: the trails near the Greek Theatre on Vermont Avenue and Fern Dell. There is public parking near all trailheads. Our Griffith Park trail map shows every named trail and five walks from Los Feliz streets.
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