At 401 acres, Kenneth Hahn State Park is one of the biggest state parks that I've ever had the pleasure of exploring. There's ample room for people looking to reserve a spot for family events, cookouts, etc., a Japanese garden located near the upper parking structure near the parks entrance for photos, lunch, book reading, etc., and multiple trails that lead to a dog park, bird watch, trail, and an incredible monument dedicated to the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I've actually been visiting this park since 2019, so I'm not sure why it took me so long to post a review, but Kenneth Hahn is the perfect place to go to if you need to disconnect from the non-stop hustle and bustle of modern LA living. I'll typically pair a walk here with a hike at the nearby Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook at least one Sunday out of the month, and I do this to help recalibrate myself after what's typically been a busy week filled with one too many responsibilities and obligations. As a bonus, every first Sunday of the month Breathe Good LA hosts free group yoga sessions near the Japanese garden, and it's a great opportunity to connect with people and share some good vibes. Overall, Kenneth Hahn State Park is perfect for large and small family/friend get togethers, group yoga, and it's a great place to unwind and admire many of the different birds and reptiles that are local to the area. read more

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I finally got around to visiting Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, and my only complaint is that I waited this long to go. What an absolute gem. This park is the perfect escape from the city, whether you're looking for a scenic hike, a place to bird watch, a picnic spot, or just somewhere to unwind outdoors. We enjoyed it so much that we came back two weekends in a row. Both visits consisted of finding a shady spot, throwing down a blanket, reading, and simply relaxing. It was exactly what we needed. The grounds are beautiful, with plenty of open space, walking paths, mature trees, and peaceful water features. Everywhere you look there seems to be another picturesque view. On our second visit, we discovered the Hummingbird Garden, which ended up being one of the highlights of the park. The area is filled with feeders and absolutely buzzing with wildlife. We saw hummingbirds darting between flowers and feeders, along with bees, songbirds, lizards, and squirrels. Nature lovers will be in heaven. One word of advice: keep an eye on the ground while you're walking. There was so much wildlife activity that it was easy to spot lizards and even baby squirrels scurrying around underfoot. Parking was straightforward and cost $10 for the day, with discounted admission available for service members. Whether you're looking for a quiet afternoon in nature, a family outing, or a place to reconnect with the outdoors, Kenneth Hahn is well worth a visit. I'll definitely be back--probably sooner rather than later. read more

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This is a great park that is connected to a greater city trail network via the nature center and Baldwin hills overlook. Kenneth Hahn Park itself, has a lot on its own. During the week it's free parking and during weekends it's paid. Locals can enjoy a tranquil environment away from the LA noise and traffic. They have a duck pond and a man-made stream. There's also a Japanese garden pond with many turtles. There is also great Hills to hike up to the top where you'll get a great view of LA. At the top, as you keep walking, you'll come to a grassy area that has frisbee golf. There's also a workout area here as well and bathrooms. There is a way to drive up to this area and park too, I think the hike up there is more than worth it. Highly recommend. read more

Beautiful and spacious park in the city with a view to die for. The city looks very different with the Hollywood hills as its backdrop. Come check out the park which we got in for no charge. Walk to the top and enjoy the legendary view. Bring water and maybe a snack. read more

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I've been coming to this park my entire life, it's one of the most beautiful parks we have in the inner city Los Angeles. I was shocked when I arrived and saw a huge sign that said daily vehicle entry fee of $8.99-10.00 and annual parking $90-$160. The park could use a bit of tlc but it was overall in good condition. The kids area was just a bit dated. But it was really clean and maintained well. read more

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Beautiful park in the middle of the city.. I usually hike in so the new fees don't affect me but I can understand other people's frustrations. Glad that I got to experience Kenneth Hahn with my kids when it was free of charge.. Lots of great memories and birthday parties here.. read more

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This park is large with multiple different sections. What's a bummer is they charge for parking in the lot now when before it used to be free on week days. There is a walking bridge that connects to Kenneth hanh to stoneview, which has free parking. Their upper section has a disc golf course. The lower section has picnic tables and the lakes. read more

We had an hour to kill before going to the airport and stumbled upon this park. What a great find, it's huge, with lots to do. We spent most of our time at the Kenneth Hahn View Point. It was a loop that was a little hidden but awesome for dusk. Great views of the city. The bathrooms were also pretty clean for a public park. Lot of areas where families has parties and we're hanging out. So glad we stopped here for a quick nature scenic detour. Do be warned, it was packed on a Sunday and parking was tight. It also closes at 6 pm. read more

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I've been going to this park since I was a child. I still remember all the Easter hunts and numerous birthday parties that have happened there. Such wonderful memories. After all these years, nothing has changed much. This park has a lower and upper level lot. The lower lot has a huge lake with pretty ducks, a Japanese garden, and playgrounds. Lots of tables and sitting area available if you just want to come and relax. They have hiking trails that lead up to the upper lot. The upper lot has a paved track if you want to get a walk or jog in. It's a pretty big track so be prepared. Overall this park is absolutely gorgeous and very well maintained. Typically if there's an issue it gets resolved quick. Please come enjoy our city park. Show it some love, like it deserves. read more

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I wanted to visit the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area for its scenic view of the city skyline. We went on a Saturday morning, and it cost $7 for a day pass. By the entrance is the lower area with plenty of space to park. We first walked around Gwen Moore Lake, which had a lot of waterfowl to see and take pictures of. The environment was peaceful and calming. People were here for to fish, walk their dogs, run, and gather for a barbecue. Then, we drove up to the upper part of the park where we walked to the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial grove. An obelisk stood commemorating Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. This area offers a magnificent view of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline. However, it was unfortunately too cloudy to get a good picture of the skyline. I'd definitely want to come back here when the weather is sunny to get clear views on camera. read more

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Kenneth Hahn State recreation center is a great place to spend some and not spend some money! There are different areas including a nice lake, some scenic viewpoints and a walking/hiking trail. There are lots of hills so be prepared for some exercise if you want to walk around. Overall its a great way to spend your day. read more

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I was invited to Kenneth on Park for a community event, my first visit, and I left completely wowed. The entrance alone is stunning, and the park only gets better from there. While searching for my group, I ended up driving the full loop to the top; every turn revealed another postcard-worthy view. Inside, turtle-filled lakes, open fields, and manicured gardens make it feel like a hidden escape. Perfect spot for a date, a quiet lunch, or hosting your own gathering. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'll be the one doing the inviting. read more

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Nice and relaxing area to visit for the day. They do slow Tabs as well., For the day with a vehicle it was $10. Lots of picnic tables, beautiful views, trails and even a guy with his fruit cart selling fruit cups. There are restrooms spread throughout the park and a workout outdoor activities obstacle. You could also bring your bike and do a few of the trails designed for bikes. Fishing is permitted given you have your fishing license and are interested in catching some catfish. The limit is pretty good. Sitting on their benches and just listening to the water an enjoying all of the beautiful sites and birds there was relaxing enough. read more

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Great hiking and picnic area. Go during the week for free parking. Connects to Baldwin hills scenic overlook and Culver City stairs so you can really get in a lot of hiking or walking. read more

My girlfriend also loves this park. Our second summer here at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation. I used to come here as a kid with my family sometimes growing up in the Baldwin area. You get to enjoy the Mountains and scenery of Downtown L.A. We went jogging and exercising here too. Nice spot to get romantic with your loved ones too. But keep everything clean, because its a family park for children as well. All in all, we will keep visiting. read more

Great urban hike with a lot of variety... stairs (hundreds of them), views, trails, wildflowers, restrooms, and a small nature center. Great place to get a workout without driving too far. There are even food and drink trucks at the base of the hill. Parking is available on the street for free, or at the top for a fee. read more

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This place is really nice, especially if you drive alllllll the way to the top. They have a wonderful hummingbird setup and the orioles love it too. I didn't have time to visit the water area but it looked nice too. Long walking paths, both paved and unpaved. There is a parking fee of $10 (as of 2026) which limits frequent visits, which is a bummer. read more

Beautiful park with many areas to choose from! I've been here for various events and even a video shoot. The views are beautiful and includes plenty of nature. I haven't had issues with parking but it can get packed in the lot at the top of the hill. It's great of any activity, including walking of fitness. Will be back! read more

Amazing spot with tons of options. Just make the time to come and get in touch with nature. Plus, you can hike over to Stone View. Also it's extremely clean. read more

I visited this place for the very first time on Veterans Day 11/11/23. I was expecting to pay an entrance fee but it was free that day. Although I've never been, I already knew the top reason why people come here. It's the view of Los Angeles from Hollywood to downtown and beyond. It was very busy on the day of my visit. So many people were having picnics and barbecue parties. Many joggers and hikers as well. It's pretty clean and well maintained although some there are some areas with lawns and trees that are dry and dusty. Lots of parking spaces all over this place. Restrooms are surprisingly clean. Complete with soap, toilet paper and hand dryer that you'll never in other parks. read more

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We came here first Sunday hike and just to enjoy the outdoors. This has got to beckons of the nicest parks in LA. It has amazing hiking trails, beautiful flowing streams & waterfalls, and a lake for fishing. There are gorgeous view of the city scape, places to BBQ, and play area for kids. This is a great place to enjoy a day in the outdoors with plenty do to and enjoy! I'd be here every weekend if I lived closer! read more

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This location offers several smaller trails that can be combined into a larger loop, which is what we did. We parked on the street on one side of the park and made our way up and around, creating a full-circle route. You can customize your hike--make it short or long depending on your energy or time. We took on the bigger loop, and I'd rate it as an easy to moderate hike overall. There's only one steep incline, which comes near the end when you're heading from the information center back up toward the big park area - where you can play "frisbee golf". There's also a few official parking lot, one near the Blue Lagoon and Japanese Garden, with a fee of around $8-$10. Facilities (like restrooms) are mostly located near this area, so make sure to bring water, especially if you're hiking mid-day when it can get warm. Dogs are allowed on leash, just be aware there are limited water fountains once you're in the middle of the loop. Beautiful views of the city throughout most of the trail read more

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One of my favorite parks in LA! It's such a spacious and beautiful park to picnic, walk, exercise, or just enjoy the day. There's a couple different parts to the park, but we drove halfway through and stopped at a large grass field to have a picnic. The place is maintained regularly and it's very clean with trash bins every couple of feet. It's also really nice to relax here during sunset. I was told if you go to the very top, you'll get a gorgeous view. I definitely intend on coming back and checking it out entirely. This place does close at 8PM though, so make sure you time it right. Overall, I highly recommend! There's so much space to park and there's a playground available as well. Gotta check this place out while it's still nice and sunny out! read more

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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area was full of life and beauty. I went with someone and spent the day walking trails, sitting by the lake, and watching families and teenagers enjoy the space. Teenagers were playing sports, taking pictures, and hanging out in groups. The atmosphere is something teens would love because it is lively but still peaceful with lots of open space. The service shows in how clean and organized the park is with well maintained paths and safe areas. The value is great because you can enjoy so much without spending money. The quality of the environment is high with beautiful views and plenty of places to relax. The selection of activities including sports areas, trails, lakes, and picnic spots gives teenagers many options. I have only been once but it felt memorable. Teenagers would love the variety, the social energy, and the nature views and I highly recommend it. read more

visited kenneth hahn state park over the wknd the line to pay and get in was so backed up, the line was at the fwy off ramp this is a large park, it is beautiful tho! it is a bit confusing , esp when you are trying to find a party and the day i went, seemed like everyone there was there for a party there should be large identifying markers dividing the areas they only take cash, they should also have it available to purchase a pass online to make things go a bit smoother read more

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Beautiful place for a walk, or a short hike if you go up the hills. Lots of wildlife! read more

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I loooove any opportunity to come here. Started coming here because of WalkGood's outdoor yoga sessions on Sundays. They usually have yoga just past the Japanese garden. We had a birthday party here and it was beautiful. There are pavilions that you can reserve for parties, reunions, etc. but there are also free standing tables that are first come first served. We came at 8:30am to claim three tables for a 11am party. This is a beautiful park featuring a lake, ample parking, and many hiking trails. Parking is $7 cash and there are discounted rates for seniors and those with a disability placard. read more

Such a beautiful place to hike/play/walk/exercise/picnic/meditate....this place is massive! I love walking the hill it's such an incline! The hiking trails are spacious enough for two way traffic. Love visiting the fruit vendor after a long hike! They are at the very top before the parking lot usually see them between times we've been there 11-1, I'm sure longer. In my first video posted to this review is where they normally are serving. read more

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Nice and clean park near Culver City.l with ample amount of space. It has a few playgrounds for the kids. Nice little pond to walk around, my kids rode their scooters while other kids were fishing. It's free during the week but in the weekend it's $7 at the entrance. The view up top is real nice. read more

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I live in Bakersfield and needed to pick up my wife at LAX at noon. With traffic, it's far to difficult to time. Since I don't do well with long periods of sitting, I picked Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area as a stop for a good hike to break up the trip. It's only 20 minutes from the cell phone lot and it looked like there were some good trails. It said there was a day use fee, but no one was at the front kiosk. I stopped by the visitor center for a map, and no mention was made of a pass. The attendant said there was a good view and hiking trail at the Upper Bowl, so I headed for the top. It was a pleasant day. The trails are well marked and the views were very nice. In the bowl there is a Frisbee Golf Course. While I didn't have time to explore the lower area, there was a lake, campsites, and many other fun activities. On this weekend was a family camping event and a fishing tournament. It was a really nice break in my day. read more

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Such a beautiful park to go to! There's so much to do and it's safe and calm and everyone is respectful of each other! Hiking Trail is especially beautiful! read more

The park area that I reserved was ready when we got there, free from any other visitors and was very clean! The upkeep of the entire park was very immaculate and we will definitely use this park again!!! read more

What a great place for photos! I don't often have the opportunity to come here, but when I do, I try to make an entire day of photographing downtown LA to West LA. There's a couple of overlook spots that are amazing in the morning because there's not as many people. Once you get to the weekends and later into the day, the overlook paths are slightly run amok with people, especially photographers. It's quite a walk from the main parking area, but worth the trek because of the gorgeous view of the mountains you get here. There's no shortage of things to see at the state park, such as birdwatching and people watching as well. I've been at this park from sunrise to sunset, and filled my day with exercise, fresh air and spur of the moment discussions. read more

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Well. It was nice to drive thru here. I always pass by it driving to South LA. And now I took the next step of a car tour, because my dogs are too stir crazy lately to be trusted on or off leash in any grass expanse. Better than potentially running into traffic, sure, but I don't trust my dogs around strangers and I don't trust strangers around my dogs. So I will say, this is a beautiful grassy venue that has potential for every park activity: hiking, picnicking, photos, frisbee, even walking well mannered dogs that don't belong to me. In short, it is a park. And parking is free unless you come on the weekend apparently, which isn't indicated by the entry sign. read more

Absolutely beautiful views of downtown LA and our mountains, visit when there's a full moon rising over LA. read more

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My favorite place to enjoy. You could actually walk from any place and wind up someplace beautiful so many trails to choose from. I guess the popularity has made this Park want to charge money. I used to go all the time and it was free now they want to charge. I really don't get it. We had to pay dearly because of all the oil wells and now they want to charge us on top of that. read more

The Greenery. The Scenery. Breath Taking Indeed. Enjoy Mother Nature Namaste Everyone read more

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Japanese festival was great and the workers at the parking line and at the gate were kind and informative... the event was very nice with a lot of authentic food and culture it was a nice day and we had perfect weather sooo all in all no complaints... food was a touch expensive but really that's the economy right now not anyone's fault except for the dork in the White House. read more

We love Kenneth Hanh...lots of places to walk and dog friendly! Sometimes we will park on the back side (Norman O Houston park) and walk in to bypass the parking fee... the pond is nice to walk around especially to view the wildlife (ducks, birds), and it's fun to see the oil pumpjacks as well as views of DTLA. read more

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Went on a 3 mile hike today with my old girl : -)!! She kept up pretty well for her age (13, 14 in july) Overall the trail was clean, most dogs were on leash (which I loved because my girl isn't very fond of others), and park/field part of this walk was gorgeous!! read more

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