
Four Los Angeles Parks for Walks and Swan Boats
A wide dirt trail opens to Hollywood Sign views. Its full route covers a little over 4 miles round trip. Downtown, a 12-acre civic park offers picnic lawns between The Music Center and City Hall.


Starting near Innsdale Drive, the wide dirt trail passes homes and opens to Hollywood Sign views. The full route covers a little over 4 miles round trip to viewpoints above and behind the sign. Street parking is limited, so consider parking farther down.
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Griffith Park's hillside trails open to broad city views. Equestrian routes provide another way through the grounds. Early visitors gather for morning sports, and the hills offer quiet sunrise spots. The Greek Theatre and the L.A. Zoo sit within the park.
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Swan pedal boats take visitors across Echo Park Lake for hour-long rides. Downtown skyline views form the backdrop to this neighborhood reservoir. Paved paths pass ducks, a central fountain and picnic spots. Lotus beds line the water's edge, and the grounds include a playground.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park spans 12 acres between The Music Center and City Hall. Lawns offer space for a picnic. Families gather around interactive water displays and a splash pad. Free summer programming includes Sunday Sessions. The Metro Red Line is nearby.
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