This Japanese Garden, in the heart of Cit of Hope, is the perfect small retreat from the hustle and…read morebustle of the hospital. It's a few minutes walk from parking lot A or G and the main hospital. It's also across the Garden of Hope. There are shaded benches all around and a small path of cobble stones that circle the garden. It feels very serene here. You'll notice employees come on their breaks, some will just pass through, and many visitors come to think and sit quietly. My kids and I love to look at the koi fish and turtles in the pond. There's a purple koi fish that doesn't show up by the bridge all the time, but see if you can find it! You may bring a small snack and drinks but please don't leave anything behind. Police yourselves when visiting.

This is a cute very small Japanese garden located within the grounds of the City of Hope medical…read morecenter that has everything a traditional Japanese garden needs like koi fish, bridge, Japanese cement lantern, etc. It seems open to the general public, but I think it's more geared for guests visiting patients at the hospital or City of Hope staff on breaks. It's very calm here but also very somber, please respect others using the garden because there might be people dealing with intense sickness of a loved one as opposed to other more public Japanese gardens. I'd also recommend checking out the nearby rose garden across the street as it is very beautiful and colorful. There isn't a lot of parking, I wouldn't recommend parking in their lot unless visiting a patient, so park somewhere off campus and walk in. For a list of other Japanese gardens around check out my list: bit.ly/3CLXWV9

Great place to meet others and work in the garden. Have learned a lot about gardening.read more

From the owner: We welcome all gardening skill levels to join us. This is a place where we come together and share…read moreour gardening experiences, but most importantly we want to get to know each other and grow together. Adult supervised kids may join. We have workshops and we are always looking for new volunteer to join. Prayer requests are welcomed!

I love this little park…read more I have been to it a bunch over the years and I always enjoy sitting on the lawn after grabbing a drink at Bean Town and reading a book. The shade and privacy is plentiful :) There are little festivals and art exhibits here often, , which I totally love. The people who frequent it are kind and talkative. It's a great place to relax or to take your family for a nice little picnic. Enjoy!

A cute park in the small town of Sierra Madre. They have bathrooms and a few benches. It's fun to…read morewalk around and relax. They also have a small playground which is quite for kids, if your kids like climbing trees, there are a couple that are good to climb. Occasionally, they have pretty fun concerts. If you don't wanna go at a crowded time, try not to go on Fridays at around 3-6 pm on school days. The kids from the schools around walk on Fridays to Downtown Sierra Madre. Friday is usually the most crowded, but on other days, there are still some people but not as much.

this is great fun especially with kids. the garden is very well maintained by a great group of…read morevolunteers.

Visited ACG during a field with my daughters kindergarten class. The garden is very well kept. Each…read moreplot is assigned to a specific person and they are responsible for the upkeep. You can tell that everyone who is a part of it really takes pride in it. During our tour the kids got to pick carrots! They were so excited and it was adorable! I also found out that you can have events there.

Stumbled upon this quaint garden today. Worth a drive to view and hopefully take a peak inside if…read moresomeone is working their plot. Just lovely and an assest to the community. It is next to a small park.

I've been emailing for months with no reply, but finally saw the gate was open on Saturday morning…read moreso I stopped by with my compost bin! Spoke to the volunteers and found out that they are going through a change in management. The folks i met were nice and gave me a tour. Lots of overgrown spots covering up lots of beauty to be discovered! Excited to bring my 4 year old here to get in the dirt and participate in some of the upcoming workshops and activities.

The ESCG is a home away from home. I started gardening here in college for a bit. I stopped and…read moresomehow I came back years later; it must have been the land calling me back. I feel safe and happy here. Anyone can come to the garden during open community hours on Saturday's from 8am-12pm. Anyone can volunteer too. I learn here so much about myself, the land, and from community here.

This place is great but if you are planing to go all the way up you must know that it's 8 miles so…read morethat's 16 miles back and forth also take lot of water, electrics and Gatorades.

Mt. Wilson is such a great and fun climb. It's long but not overly challenging or technical. I…read morewas looking forward to the cafe at the top, but they were closed for the winter. A couple of people told us they spotted bears. The descent towards the parking lot seemed long. The hike is about 15 miles with 4,400 ft of elevation gain. My favorite part though and the primarily reason why I would do this hike again and again is the amazing ice cream shop in town! Mother Moo Creamery has the most amazing homemade ice cream and pies and anything and everything they make. I will do anything, absolutely anything for good ice cream. Easy parking and there is a very disgusting bathroom at the trailhead. Come and create your own adventure.

Peaceful, Quiet, plenty space to Walk , Ride Bikes, Jogging, Picnics . Only $8 to get in if you…read morequalify or you could buy a yearly pass that's good for all State Parks.

It's a huge lake park located in Irwindale, and its facilities including picnic tables and bike…read moretrails, which offers affordable family activities and scenic mountain views. However, the park is often crowded, and lack of maintenance, for instance, restroom was in bad condition. They charge a vehicle entrance fee of $15 per car, and from my experience you'd better prepare with cash as the reception there is bad, and their mobile card readers are often slow or not working.

The Gardens is beautiful and I'm so glad my parents bought the Catholic funeral package and chose…read moreto be rested here eternally. We had my dad's ash placed at the niche here outside facing the grass area and it is beautiful. This cathedral always has activities going on, you always hear the bell, the vibe is beautiful and the gardens is beautiful also. It does not feel like a cemetery at all and I'm so glad my parents chose to have their ash to be placed here.

It's a beautiful place for the dead person to rest. The service is excellent. The price is higher…read morethan the other cemeteries, but it's worth for your pay.

Whoever reported this garden closed is sorely under informed or wants it to remain a secret place!…read moreI was the founder and can assure the public and the City of LA that the garden is in full operation with 45 families growing their own food and maintaining the grounds. Access is limited to members only who have keys to unlock all gates. If you are not a member, you can join with a plot lease and a promise to dedicate at least two hours of your time monthly to keep up the property. To connect with the garden, access the Facebook page and/or send an email to eaglerockcommunitygarden@gmail.com. Plots are renewed annually in March and the gardeners hold a work day and membership meeting on weekend mornings once a month (days vary). In the spring the Garden hosts its annual seedling sale of organic tomatoes, peppers, squash and herbs which help pay the water bill and other expenses.

The community garden isn't closed. It's open and thriving and absolutely wonderful. You can only…read moreaccess if you are a member, and I do think there is a waitlist.