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Griffith Park stands today a monument to the dedicated vision of one man--Griffith Jenkins Griffith, Park Commission, civic philanthropist, advocate of parklands, and fervent speaker of recreation for the health of Los Angeles.
DASH Observatory is the official transit provider into Griffith Park. it connects at the Sunset/Vermont Metro station and makes stops through Los Feliz village, The Greek Theatre, Mt Hollywood hiking trail and the front lawn of the Griffith Observatory.
The Griffith Park Visitor Center sits in the middle of Park Center in Griffith Park. This is a more casual setting, perfect for meetings, receptions or special events. Outside the doors of the building you will find a beautifully landscaped, native garden, with plenty of picnic tables and barbeques.
Camp Offers: Griffith Park Boys Camp is the best kept secret in Los Angeles. The camp offers hiking, arts and crafts, sports, challenge activities, campfire programs, archery, outdoor living skills, nature awareness, field trips, themed sessions for variety and special events to highlight each week.
Griffith Park Boys' Camp. (213) 664-0571. Located on Spur Road off Griffith Park Drive, the camp provides organized camping on weekends and holidays, open to boys 7-14 years of age. Organized groups of 50 or more people may rent the camp during unscheduled periods.
Griffith Park Visitor Center 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Phone: (323) 644-2050
Griffith Park. Redirect Page to http://www.laparks.org/griffithpark. ABOUT US. A Department of Parks was included in the City's first Freeholder Charter, adopted in 1889. Placed under its jurisdiction were parks and public land that had been set aside for the perpetual use of the community in the original Spanish land grants.
In 2009, the LA Dept. of City Planning’s Cultural Heritage Commission designated Griffith Park as a Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM), and the Pony Ride site was named a “Contributing Factor” in achieving that designation.
The Griffith Park Master Plan Working Group discussed the problems of abandoned, derelict water tanks found throughout the Park. During those discussions (2005-2008) it became clear that a formal MOU between LADWP and RAP exists: LADWP is responsible to operate and maintain water assets which are “in service”.
Park Ranger Headquarters is located at the Griffith Park Visitor Center, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027. Stop by the Visitor Center for information regarding Griffith Park activities, attractions, and permits.
