Best places: City parks in Los Angeles County

This pint-sized, unassuming tract features a steep path & views of the city & bay.

Elevated park area offering hiking trails to the top of a hill with views of the city & the sea.

Rugged park in San Gabriel mountain foothills, offering hiking trails & a historic stone barn.

Puppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts.

Park with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.

Sprawling, verdant park with tennis courts, baseball fields & other recreational facilities.

A city park space with tennis courts, a looped path, a playground & meditative garden space.

Celebrated hilltop park featuring panoramic city & bay views, the famous Coit Tower & a gift shop.

Several gardens share space with dramatic outdoor public art pieces, including a memorial waterfall.

Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.

Wetland area with a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables & seasonal model-boat activities.

Manicured green space on Nob Hill with an elaborate fountain, native plantings & benches.

Lakefront green space with city vistas, walking paths & pedal boats, plus an indoor swimming pool.

Urban park with walking paths, meadows & tennis courts, plus an amphitheater for concerts.

Historic park with a lawn the size of a city block, featuring festivals & free movie nights.

👍👍 Beautiful, Spectacular and amazing. Brought back lots of memories. My dad used to take me here as a kid growing up & me and my brother would run up the hill while my parents had a romantic walk under the stars. Fantastic place to have a romantic evening picnic with cheese and wine. No alcohol pl...

Compact, natural area featuring grassland plants along with sweeping views of the city.

Small park at the top of Russian Hill (& former gravesite of Russian sailors) offering city views.

This natural area with a valley & lake also offers trails & a wide range of migratory birds.

Vibrant recreation area featuring a community center, playground, athletic courts & picnic spots.