Observing and Traveling Round and Round: An LA Day at Griffith Park
Friday, July 17th, 2009Los Angeles has fascinating attractions. Some of the finest and most reasonable are in LA’s giant park, Griffith Park. Spread out over 4,200 acres, Griffith Park has something for everyone. Nestled northeast of downtown LA, Griffith Park is “the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States.” (LA Parks Web site)
With grassy lawns, but also mountain vistas, you can see for miles – smog permitting. The roads leading into the park do not all connect, so it’s best to know where you want to go before you arrive or you may wander about trying to get to the correct location.
There are pony rides, horseback trails, hiking trails, picnic areas, an observatory and a merry-go-round, among other attractions. (more…)