Elysian Park is LA's oldest public park (1886), a 600-acre hillside wilderness near Dodger Stadium offering hiking trails, picnic groves, and panoramic views of downtown, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the LA River.
Duration
90 min
Entry Fee
Free
Opening Hours
year-roundYear-round
Every day05:00 – 22:00
Overview
Elysian Park is LA's oldest public park (1886), a 600-acre hillside wilderness near Dodger Stadium offering hiking trails, picnic groves, and panoramic views of downtown, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the LA River.
Highlights
Angel's Point: A viewpoint overlooking the downtown skyline.
Wildflower Season: March–April hillsides covered in California poppies.
Grace Simons Lodge Trail: A 2-mile loop through native chaparral.
Visitor Tips
Morning hikes for the best light and coolest temperatures.