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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live so close to Griffith, why don't I come here more often? My excuses: it's so big and so intimidating and I didn't ever want to get lost, but after my first time hike last Saturday up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A great dane ran into me while racing around this park. I dislocated my knee and am getting surgery. The owner didn't even apologize. She just walked away with her dog. One of the people whom I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
According to Wikipedia Griffith Park covers 4,210 acres (6.58 square miles) and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. How cool is that?! The LA Zoo, Greek Theater, Autry National...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is one of the coolest places in all of Los Angeles. The park has something for everyone including the Observatory, the Greek Theatre, tons of hiking and biking trails, pony rides, a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What i like about Griffith is that with so many trails and little parking areas, you can do a completely different hike any given day. However, i wouldn't really classify this as real "hiking." It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Jesus for creating Griffith Park.... it is the only thing in Los Angeles that you like.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hiking at griffith park is truly an amazing spectacle to be apart of. I still have trouble believing that this park even exists in the Los Angeles area. I went one day with some friends when the sun...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pony rides, shane's inspiraton playground, a carousel, horseback riding, a zoo...this is such a gift to the city!
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been coming here on the daily to do my hiking workouts. Never again will I ever do cardio at the gym. Hiking never gets boring. I usually start off at the Greek Theater, take a offroad hike up to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE GRIFFITH PARK!I always come here during the summer and winter breaks. Also, whenever people visit me from the east coast, I always take them to Griffith Park to see the Hollywood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a place to get away in LA! It's an awesome workout while getting a great view of the city. What more could you ask for? There are picnic benches, lots of trails, horseback-riding, tennis,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Armen, we need more parks. One problem though, the State is broke. Another reason? We have crazy residents who will never allow for another park to be built. But for Griffith Park, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Locals call this place "BONESUCKER PARK." I'll give you three guesses why.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever want to get away fast when you're in la, here the place to go. Go see how close the hollywood sign is. Make sure you take someone with you
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! It's very cool to think that animals used to run around in the cages. It has really neat man made caves and if you are feeling adventurous go up to the top of the caves and climb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was waiting for this review to pop up. Mainly because whenever I tried to create it, I could never get the actual location down right and gave up in frustration. Yes, it's in griffith park. Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's 2:23 AM and I can't sleep because I am so flippin sore from my loooong hike at the Griffith Park today. Janani S. suggested a group of us get together and go for a "leisurely hike". Sure, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really disappointed with this park. Having a new pup, I'm testing the dog park waters and this is my least favorite so far (also been to Runyon, Whitnall & Laurel Canyon). The park is dusty,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is the main reason why I stay in Los Feliz. The observatory renovation is beautiful. My boyfriend and I go up there evenings to take photos and relax. It's a great escape from the city....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It had been a long time since I was last in Griffith Park. The Observatory gives you a nice view of Los Angeles on a clear day (which was the case today). The outside is very nice and green (which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dogs here are all very friendly. I like this place because it has half grass and half dirt. The best of both worlds. Never too crowded, freeway gives off a breeze. Mellow, we like.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park -- another place I used to haunt as a kid, especially Fern Dell. In those days there wasn't graffitti and trash all over the place. It was quiet and almost deserted. You MUST go to Fern...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this park 3x/week to work out because it is on my way home from work. I do a lot of hiking jogging hoping to trail run it all one day once I build my stamina. Like a true Virgo, I'll give...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is one of the reasons why I can't seem to move out of my apartment. I can't give you up. I pretend it's my own personal backyard. If you're on a budget; a picnic, a hike, a ride on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I have not known about this place in all my years living in Los Angeles? Griffith park is my new found love. I love exploring the trails on this nearby mountain. A local nearby told me of a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WTF is up with you Griffith? Too many people in the park, no signs for the trails, no shade anywhere, and not really that pretty at all, although I did see one nice flower. This is our central LA...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is a runner's paradise! Trails galore, crazy hills and stunning views!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What does this place not have? LA Zoo, incredible views, hiking/walking/horseback riding (or outdoor exercise of your choice), Observatory, gorgeous little picnic spots. And not to mention all my good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!! I am stoked someone else wrote about the old zoo. My husband read about it, so we took the dogs up there and walked around. Its a trip! The old cages are still there, many in shambles. Nice bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel very fortunate that I live so close to Griffifth Park. I love having the Observatory as my North facing landmark, esp. on the clearest days and during at night when it's lit. They have many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to the gym in weeks. I get all the exercise I need at griffith park and I get to bring my dog. It is truly the jewel of the city and so good to see it recovering from the fire 2 years...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to hike..Well not really hike, more like waling. I showed up one beatiful sunday morning with all the water and everything.. except im wearing.... flip flop.damn!!oh well, i thought,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is more to Griffith than meets the eye. Check out the back side (NE side, enter from Los Feliz @ I-5), there are less-visited trails back there, the abandoned zoo (park by carousel, go uphill),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I understand, if you live down by Wilshire, by La Cienega, why you would run along the streets, breathing in the noxious fumes coming out of the exhaust pipes of ridiculously large "SUV's" (which will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A while ago I wrote a review of Runyan Canyon Park where I gave it 4 stars and implied that it could have gotten 5. That was because I honestly thought that RCP was as good as it gets out here in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful park and a great getaway from the hustle and bustle. Just take a long hike up the trail behind the observatory and I promise you will feel better about this city.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really great, and it is really weird that it's smack-dab in the middle of a big city yet very green and peaceful. Just a word of caution: gay guys cruise the north end, near the horse...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think this place was real because the first time I ever heard of it was when I saw 'Police Academy 2.' This was the bad guys hangout. I even went to High School near Griffith Park and been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not enjoy this park at all. I know I know what you re thinking its a DOG park its not for you. WRONG!The freeway is literally 10 yards away and there is snobby people with very skiddish dogs and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is something for everyone here and almost all free! I have been hiking here for ages, trails are from easy to hard. The riders of horses can be rude here, some of them think because they are on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest dog park to my house and sadly my least favorite. I've come up against a couple aggressive dogs with owners who weren't watching out for them. It isn't much to look at and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fargo Dog park is alright. I go and take my little dogs. The time i was there Silver(my male chihuha) runs and follows all the male dogs. everytime ive been there its been a good vive. no one hates or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only place I got a ticket for having an open container. When I say the park police jumped out of the bushes, they seriously jumped out from behind bushes. I thought the red solo cup would throw...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for the starting point of the National AIDS Marathon Training program! I come every Sunday morning to run with my pace group and yet I never really get to discover the park itself because we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is essentially the heart of LA. Businesses, traffic, and lives swarm frantically around it, yet once you get here, you are in a respite. I have only dappled in the outskirts of this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went hiking here this morning. Many of the trails we tried to get to were closed. We tried to get up to the Observatory but there was parking issues. I got my work out tho. I will be going back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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this park is beautiful! you can walk forever and its so nice and its FREE! how many places in LA are like that? not many.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
besides the observatory, i like the zooski, or well, where the old zoo used to be. i read about it here on yelp, and you guys really suck old wrinklely balls at describing where it was. i might suck...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this has quickly become my favorite spot in LA. nice place to run in the morning. excellent place to hike in the afternoon. perfect place to hold hands with that special someone and watch the sun set...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to work out. Cardio is good here. The weather is always perfect and the green around is just beautiful. The air is fresh. Its never dangerous although it does say to watch out for mountain...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like hiking at Griffith a little more than hiking at Runyon because it's never as crowded, and I'm not dodging dog poop every few feet. Tons of trails, although I usually start at the entrance by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just so everyone knows - The light festival is walking and bikes only November 25th through December 7th as part of the city's "Going Green" movement - so if you're planning on driving, make it after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this frickin' park.I go here about four times a week.About a month ago, I was running up a trail on theeast side of the park; I was minding my own businesswhen a bobcat crossed the trail in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***** My Favorite Spot in Los AngelesThis place cleanses my spirit and soul each and every time I climb the mountain. At one point a few years back, I was able to climb the mountain 2x a day. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I gather that some people didn't know that it is also an awesome place to get your freak on. I've just heard stories...No real participation. Just stories. I keep it strictly G -rated and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My big back yard Griffith Park. In a world where we're always trying to find the right words to say, where we are stuck in l.a. and so busy we don't really think that there is life outside of this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, every morning as I cruise ominously toward work in Hollywood, I go down Los Feliz Boulevard to where it bends and turns into Western Avenue. Right on that corner is a small grassy patch of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is an excellent place to get some training in. When I first moved to LA I started running the trails there to stay in shape. Eventually I joined the LA Tri Club and discovered that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here even before I started walking. Beautiful park in the middle of Los Angeles. It's very big, has many beautiful hikes with great views, running/bike paths, a carousel, fields, bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'd never expect that you'll find a large piece of nature in the middle of Los Angeles.Griffith Park, the location of random wild fires and also the spot for a history lesson. Hidden behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go for a spectacular view of Hollywood and Downtown. On a clear day, you can see the Hollywood sign and the beautiful skyline that this city has to offer. For the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think if my dog were to yelp this place she would say that it is nice because it is one of the few places she can go where she is not the smallest dog, because lots of Hollywood types come here with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a beautiful park in the middle of a dirty city. A great place to relax and reconnect with nature without driving too far.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live really close to Griffith Park and never really took advantage of what it had to offer. I used to come here for club events and always left a happy person because the park was always clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived steps from Fern Dell in Griffith Park, I used to run up to the Observatory every day. I haven't lived there for nearly ten years, but Fern Dell, at the top of Western, just after it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, there was this beautiful park by the name of Griffith. It was a land of greenery, good times and fresh air.Cut to three years later...Closet gay househusbands have converged on said...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coworker: Ok so you're going to be parking by the merry go round. What?? There's a merry go round?! Ok, at that point I knew how little of Griffith Park I've seen. My company was holding an event...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
let's take a walk in los angeles folks. let's stroll through grassy hills and forrest o' plenty smack dab in hollywood. let's picture a place where you can see the stars and they can see you...getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hiking/running in Griffith Park on and off for about 5 years and I feel like I've only begun to scratch the surface of exploring it. There are easy trails, gnarly trails, views, picnic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The park ROCKS! It is the largest park in the US (by square footage, I know ... crazy, huh!) seriously it is! You can do it all there ... ride, hike, trail run, ride the train @ travel town, golf,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice park for exploring the unknown...I use to love to walk through this park, several years ago, but, lately not so much. Yes, it is beautiful...a bit in need of a clean up...and a few unsavory...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just start by saying, I grew up in the countryside, but me and hiking are as foreign as a Jamaican on a bobsled. My friends are 2 notches higher than I am on the fitness scale, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ferndell Park. It makes the rest of Griffith Park look like a barren land of turds. The only good walk is probably up to the Observatory. The rest of the trails are kind of hit or miss. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in South Central - and every summer weekend my parents would load up the family Nova, the dogs and the grill and head out to Griffith Park. I grew up on it's trails, got chased by homeless...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey what's the best thing about Griffith Park? Hmm. The hiking? Nope! That's ok but you can't give anything exercise related 5 stars. The Carousel? Nope! I love carousels but it still isn't the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing. What a fantastic place to escape from the city.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I begged every person I knew to take me hiking in Griffith Park but eventually I took myself. It was pretty. I hiked, I got a semi sports-bra tan, I took sweet ass pictures of burnt trees. I inhaled a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park = The Largest City Park in the CountryGriffith Park = Smells Better Than Central ParkGriffith Park = Flammable Griffith Park = Home to the Greek TheaterGriffith Park = Home of LA's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This park summarizes the reason I love LA. I hike here as often as possible, for long stretches of the five years it has been a daily event.I cannot say enough about the benefits of getting the hell...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
" It must be made a place of recreation and rest for the masses, a resort for the rank and file, for the plain people," Griffith said on that occasion. " I consider it my obligation to make Los...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to add. Griffith Park makes me happy. It's a calm oasis in this nutty city.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place offers a little bit of everything and has great facilities. Best of all it's FREE! Even going into the renovated observatory is complementary. Watch the show, it's adds to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i want children. no, i don't. okay, i do... but not my own. wow, that sounded bad. what i mean is... i would NOT like to birf-some-babies, but i'd love to adopt and/or be with someone who has a child...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
even though you have been recently badly burned, i still love you and i always will . in the concrete jungle that is Los Angeles, it is so refreshing to be able to come to Griffith park. (just don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A dreamy place to go at night and stargaze, with a date or all alone. A fun place to walk around during the day. What more can I say?
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For an urban park, this place is pretty tight! Great place for a jog or a quiet hike. I have seen people on horses as well. I never feel crowded when i am there and if picnicking is your thing, give...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Long Beach and normally go jogging along the beach. Griffith Park was a nice alternative. It was well worth the drive and adventure. I took the jogging path from Crystal Drive. I was able to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith park has so many other attractions (pony rides, hiking trails, museum, observatory, etc) but it is also a great place spend some peaceful time close to the nature and away from the nearby...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like gnats?What about hard-packed dirt?How do you feel about freeway traffic?And electrical towers looming directly overhead, are you a fan?If you answered yes to these questions, the Griffith...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I run Griffith Park more than any other place, mostly b/c I live in Los Feliz and can run there from my apartment. It's not the San Gabriels, but for a park in the middle of the city it's decent....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Griffith Park! I used to live in Los Feliz and could be found hiking in Griffith park at least once a week. There are great views and It's so nice to be able to easily get out of the city and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Griffith Park!The best is hiking around & discovering the old zoo.Reminds me a bit of the beginning of season 3 of Lost...but I never did find Sawyer :(Christmas is a great time to go - the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ample parking whether you go to the top of the hill near the Observatory or at the bottom and walk up. With so many hiking trails here it can be very easy to get lost or disappear and then spend hours...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went to this park earlier today. i think it's still fairly unknown since there were hardly any people there on a sunday sunny afternoon. we went to the small dog area which was good in size, had no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go hiking and bike-riding. They have lots of places to explore which is always fun. The Train Museum, L.A Zoo, Old (abandoned) L.A Zoo, etc etc. It's great. Especially when it's not all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go there all the time when I was younger to ride the horses and train.. I loved it. So, it's a great place for kids! :-) Now that I'm older........ I want to say that it's a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a born and raised Burbank girl, Griffth Park is the backdrop for many a memory. I grew up riding the ponies and trains, and visitng the zoo and observatory. I learned how to use a camera in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith is great, especially if you're active. Countless and countless trails for hiking and running. I've run from the Ranger Station up to the Observatory, over to the Hollwood sign, over to travel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All together now... GRAY-PEA-SU-PAK, this is how my korean parents say it and until the age of 13 or so, thats what i thought this park was called.... kind of like, bah-lahn-da is really veranda. so a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i swear i need a thomas guide... gps system.. something.. how did i miss the water fountain on riverside and los feliz??? it's only this HUUUUGE a$$ fountain on the corner? i'm lame. when i was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this area. Its so beautiful. I like riding the horses from Sunset Ranch in Griffith Park. Lots of fun.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I hear "Griffith Park" the first thing that always comes to my mind is the Griffith Observatory....why? probably because since I was a child, the only reason why I would be coming to the park is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time my boyfriend, who lives minutes away from the park, and I are headed east he always asks me, "freeway or the park?" "The park!!!!" I inevitably scream out in response. I love it, even just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the Oakwoods for a few months awhile back and one of my favorite parts about the place was that this park was practically next door! I love the hikes viewing the Hollywood sign, the LA Zoo...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park.So many fond memories!5th grade picnic, the La Zoo, Observatory, trails, equestrian trails, and wildlife!Not what you'd expect of Los Angeles. And sadly enough, not very many visitors...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Griffith Park.. how can you not? It's big, beautiful, and lush with so many great activities to enjoy--hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, tennis, and general wandering about. My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place...the hiking trails are amazing. Crystal Springs has a great children's play area, all in all a great way to spend the day.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you catch me here, chances are I will be panting and sweating profusely. Griffith Park is my training base for the LA marathon. I believe by March 2nd I will have walk/runned my bootie all over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew that I could hike up here toting a huge purse and wearing danskos (not so supportive for hiking!). I was unprepared for the "walk" I was told we were going on. I was worn out, hot, sweaty,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of LA's jewls. We need more public parks like this one. Hiking path are open year round. In the summer, during the fires some close, but there are a few paths you can still use to do your hiking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dante's Peak is a great hike, especially when you have no water on a 100 degree day. And I still loved it! Try the old cave (Batman cave from the old TV show) It's fun to look at, right by the old...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place to bring your dogs. I have two Chihuahuas and they love running around the park. However, it all depends on your dog. If you KNOW your dog dislikes other people then consider SERIOUSLY...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had come here looking to witness gay sex, because I had heard that's what went on here (google: griffith park dirty anal sex trade).However, instead of witnessing gay sex, i witnessed a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know my dog AJ is coming to the park when you hear the high pitched cries down the 134 freeway. As soon as we exit, he knows where we're going. I've been bringing him for years and he always has a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place in Los Angeles?.....maybe. Even after the fires, it's still beautiful. I've seen many coyote, deer, and an owl.....awesome. The best time to see the wildlife seems to either at dawn or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mostly just a huge area with a lot of dirt and a little bit of grass...make sure to bring your pooper scooper if you don't want the dirty looks from the regulars...most of the pups seem well behaved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We need more parks in LA. We are light years behind San Francisco when it comes to parks, recreation and pathways for running, bicycling, etc. This is one of the few areas in LA that is big enough...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GRIFFITH PARK -- AFTER THE FIREA few days after the Griffith Park fire, Colin Brown of Silver Lake was able to visit the park, and brought his camera. The resulting photos are apocalyptic and eerie,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so here's what gets me. I understand, if you live down by Wilshire, by La Cienega, why you would run along the streets, breathing in the noxious fumes coming out of the exhaust pipes of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, being fairly new to the city and by choice unemployed at the moment, I am always on the lookout for fun and free evening events. So, at the Autry Museum BBQ (Check out my BAD review of that event)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who said LA is smoggy and nature-less? this is a getaway - park is 5x bigger than central park!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The doggie park @ griffith park is an interesting experience.I've been taking my pup for the last 3 weeks or so. Other reviewers have already talked about the physical parts of the park. There is no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a dog and I am impressed with things that are shiny and that blink.This was lame. I see more exciting things out my back window.GROWL.TWO PAWS UP (one for the car ride, one for the people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can I ride the carousel, too?A dog can get lost in such a massive park! That's why we have to be on leash here, except for the designated dog park by the soccer field(reviewed separately). There are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Throw the ball. Throw the ball. Throw the BALL. THROW IT, DAMN YOU!There is always one dog when I go there... One dog (admittedly sometimes I am that dog ) that is so utterly obnoxious he drives...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Folks, you have a freaking park right in Los Angeles! Not just a park, but a place you can HIKE. I mean it literally takes me less than 15 min to get there from downtown. How many cities have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love parks...but when you can't find parking....? Seriously? Serious? I will try again...more to come.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park is easily one of the greatest things about L.A. If Los Angeles beaches were kept clean this might not be the case. But seeing as most beaches in L.A. have water consistency closer to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dang... did you know y'all can't drink here? Well, THANK GOD I don't drink, cuz my friends did and YOU CANNOT DRINK HERE! They got citations! The park ranger came up and was nice, but straight wrote...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If your dog doesn't mind being just a few yards from the freeway or doesn't mind the noises of the speeding cars and trucks then this is a great off-leash dog park. There's two separate spaces: one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the trail that starts directly across from the parking lot for the greek theatre. It affords a great view of downtown on a clear day. Its advisable to bring a bottle of water. A great walk for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Chicago, I'd always considered Soldier Field to be a marker of my time there -- I moved there at the start of the last season that they played in the "old" Soldier Field and left after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't get old, from the number of trails and the best view of LA on a clear day. I come here often, although I can't finish the trail (well, actually my mom can't) we love hanging out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the reasons I love LA so damn much!I've never been to a city park that comes close to Griffith Park. Amazing hiking trails for you and your furry companions, a beautiful observatory, Trails...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After returning from the Griffith Observatory on Saturday night, my boyfriend walked over to the DWP Light Festival. It's located right beside the LA Zoo-Griffith Observatory Shuttle parking.For those...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
griffith park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, hike, bike, and picnic if you want to stay local and still feel like you've gotten away for just a little while. i grew up in the area, and come...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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The Sierra Club meets here every Tuesday and Thursday for Night Hikes. I can't recommend this enough. Since moving to the area, I've been coming here almost every week and love it! Summer's obviously better as...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Pick up your feet! Let's go!" said the hoary-haired, yet amazingly fit runner coaching a small, cross-country team of local public school teens on a Saturday morning. So we picked up the pace, as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to a concert at the Greek, taking in the view at the Observatory, picnicing with friends - it is a great sanctuary in the middle of a vast city. Griffith Park is by far the best place to go for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a city like Los Angeles, this park is a nice respite from the day-to-day without having to actually get ouf the city. Parts of it gets a little dirty at times (particular on the south western end),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I know nothing but what Gourmet mentions about the history of the park, I know it is a nice bastion of nature amongst the sprawl of LA.Go for a hike or a bike. Beware it WILL be crowded on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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The Griffith park is up in the hills next to the hollywood area. This park is huge with lots of activities. You can hike, relax on the grass, picnic or bbq, play with kids, attend concerts... The main concern...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The country's largest city park at 4,107 acres, it differs from most carefully-planned and well-manicured urban refuges in that much of it remains as it was when Native American villages dotted what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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I have been to many parks in the Los Angeles area but this is my favorite. It is really huge and beautiful. My nieces and nephews always choose this park because of the playgrounds. This is a perfect place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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This is a great place for getting away with all your family for picnic. If you like hiking, biking, horce riding. You can do it all there. It's so much space for your kids, there's also a nice playground for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Thank you Griffith Griffith! This is the best park in LA...and a landmark Hollywood must see. There's lots to do for the entire family...hiking, biking, horse-back riding, golf, concerts, museums...reward...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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You will probably get lost here since this park is huge. IYou can come here to picnic, play sports, rest or walk up the hill where the observatory is located for a breathtaking view of LA at sunset. There are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sit on the warm grass w/ your boyfriend. Watch people w/ your boyfriend. Make fun of the people w/ your boyfriend. Point at people while you're laughing your little arse off w/ your boyfriend....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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This Park is huge and its so beautiful. They have a nice playground for the kids. There is so many things to do here that I can't name them all. This is one of the best parks I have been to. I certainly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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With over 60 miles of hiking trails there is something for everyone, with dozens of wonderful surprises.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2003
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I love Griffith - it was the first place that allowed me to connect with LA - the view from the museum is amazing, and worth driving to. It's never truly crowded, and you can go up and read a book on the lawn...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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My company had a little shindig not to long ago and i was surprised on how nice it was. I have heard alot of stuff that goes on at night but as far as during the day it was pretty nice. The kids could run...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2002
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Griffith Park is a hidden jewel nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. Often overlooked and underappreciated, it's also not very crowded. Attractions within the park include the Gene Autry Western Heritage...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Griffith park is located right next to the L.A Zoo. Man the horror stories I've heard here. You always hear about some one getting stabbed or shot at this park. If I had kids I wouldnt bring them here. Train...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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a nice place to take a walk and just let all of that LA traffic wash away. watch out for the skunks and the rattle snakes. sounds exciting right? right?
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2002
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The lower section features a great 8 mile bike path with a nice hill in the back. There's a connected ride with a section of the L.A. River which can extend the ride another 10 miles or so. If you're feeling...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2002
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There are many things to discover in Griffith Park! One of my favorites is the night hikes the Sierra Club leads.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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Nestled in the foothills of Griffith Park, these tennis courts (about 15 of them) are well-maintained and scenic. It costs about $15 to become a "member" here, after which you may reserve a court by telephone....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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It's definatly peaceful. The trails are easy and beginner friendly. Great views and makes you feel a hundred miles away from the big city. It's a great break from the L.A. pace...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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Skip the observatory--it's usually crowded (and trashed) anyway. Wait 'til dusk and then go directly to the roof; the view of the city at sunset is really stunning. Also love the bike trails on the lower half...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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