As a mom with a toddler, I'm picky about parks--we want somewhere safe, calm, clean, fun, and…read morefamily-friendly. When another toddler mom raved about this park to me, I had to check it out, and so glad we did! Even though it's known as a dog park, there's a separate gated kids' park area where dogs are not allowed. There are swings, animal bouncers, an awesome playground with two slides, clean sand, and plenty of room to run around. The surrounding hills are so peaceful and beautiful, and my toddler loves watching all the dogs. If you're a parent looking for a low-stress place to take your toddler, this spot is definitely a hidden gem.

Described to me by a local as 'the biggest dog park in L.A.', it's a special place…read more An enormous amount of space to roam, run, race, play and interact, it's like taking your pooch to doggy heaven. Well worth the drive up the hill. You can thank me later. You're welcome.

This place is a hidden gem you can see with a naked eye. I love this park. Me and my girlfriend…read morecome up here sometime to enjoy the nature and peacefulness. Lots of good trails and areas to workout, jog and walk. Lots of space to get around with;. Love the view of Hollywood, and the sign. Its just a joy to be here.

Very nice view, you can see both the lake park and the Hollywood sign. Great for family or friends…read morevisiting.

Our little friend Toby C. turned four a couple weeks ago, and he had his birthday party at Valley…read moreVillage Park. We went with our two boys, and everyone had a grand superhero-themed time. We got easy parking right in front of the playground on a Sunday at noon. The park was large and the playground was nice, tons of space for kids to run around, and structures to climb when the mood struck. Toby's parents took over a sizable area with picnic tables, where they set up a buffet lunch and, later, cake. My three-year-old will remember this party for the orange soda ("Why are you letting me drink this?"), but I appreciated the ample, well maintained neighborhood park. I'd recommend Valley Village Park for your recreational needs in this part of town.

Updating my review as I did come back to this park with my dog to attend the Larpbo pack walk this…read moreevening. The park is very beautiful with soft grass that seems well maintained and cut and there are zero foxtails which is a big plus. I can tell everyone respects the park as there's zero trash on the ground and everyone is picking up after their dogs. We did some excersizes with our dogs in the park and then we walked around the neighborhood and then back through the park along the nice dirt trail to end. Similarly to last time, again I noted ALLOT of off leash dogs. They seem well behaved but one did decide to run away from its owner and did a full circle around our pack and the owner was chasing it. This caused several dogs to react and get riled up and it really could have been an issue if that off leash dog had decided to run at any of us, thankfully it didn't, it was just happy to run in circles until its owner caught it. Overall despite this, these distractions were actually really helpful for practicing training with my dog, and she did amazingly. There were so many other distractions too such as loud cars or motorcycles and kids and people running or biking. I guess maybe my dog leveled up because it was a very successful walk! I was very happy today with the experience. All the people who live in the neighborhood next to this park are so lucky to be so close to such a beautiful and well maintained space.

The grass/turf is a nice touch which helps the dogs stay cleaner than if it were just sand, but it…read moreis definitely on the smaller side of dog parks. The neighborhood is lovely and the surrounding park makes for a nice walk before playing with the dogs in the off leash area. Only one or two benches and very little shade, and there is a water fountain available for the dogs so they can keep hydrated!

A tiny, charming dog park tucked beneath some large, leafy trees -- a surprisingly plush little…read morespot for pups to play and relax. It's always clean, and the dog owners who visit are friendly and considerate.

This park is super nice to have around. I visit the small&timid side as my baby is just that…read moresmall&timid. The park itself is big and nice and has a water source, a small pool for the doggies, and lots of tennis balls haha. There are benches and a bunch of lawn chairs all over for seating. So far, I haven't encountered any "BAD" dogs or "BAD" owners which is great. Everyone is friendly and they are either mingling with the other dog parents or seating away from everyone haha. There is street parking, or a dirt parking lot. The neighborhood isn't the best but it is not the worst.

This review applies only to the large-dog side of the park, which is the only area we use…read more I absolutely love this dog park. We don't live near one, and this park is about a 15-minute drive for us, but it is completely worth it. It feels like a small community with many regulars who clearly know one another and each other's dogs. From what I've seen, everyone is very welcoming and kind. People actively watch their dogs and step in when needed to make sure boundaries are respected. I also haven't experienced the issues mentioned in some other reviews regarding uncleanliness or rudeness; most visitors seem very conscientious. The people are truly my favorite part of this park. My 11-year-old daughter and I bring our medium/large dog here, and it is hands down her favorite place to go. She knows many of the dogs by name, and the regulars know her as well. She loves the attention and affection from the dogs so much that, honestly, we come here more for her than we do for our dog. She will want to stay for hours, while our dog is ready to go much sooner. We usually visit in the evenings, and there is almost always a good number of dogs present. The dogs are generally very sweet, and I haven't encountered any that seemed overly aggressive. At times they can get a bit rowdy, but that's to be expected at a dog park and has never felt like an issue. The park itself isn't flashy, but it's very well suited for dogs. It's spacious, with plenty of room to run. The double-gated entrance is on the left side and is covered in astroturf, while the right side is mostly dirt and includes a couple training obstacles. There are shaded areas, concrete sections, and plenty of seating throughout the park, including benches, a picnic table, and plastic chairs. Multiple working water spigots and bowls are conveniently placed around the park. The park is consistently clean. Over many visits, I've only seen a couple of missed poops, and while there's occasionally a mild urine smell, that's fairly standard for a dog park. I never see trash lying around. Parking has also never been an issue, with both a dirt lot and street parking available. There is no human restroom, so plan accordingly. Overall, this is a wonderful park, and we fully plan to continue coming regularly.

Runyon Canyon hits that perfect sweet spot between a solid workout and prime people-watching. It is…read morepractically the quintessential LA lifestyle experience rolled into one trail--sweating it out under the California sun while looking out over the entire city.

Runyon Canyon is not a hike. It's a networking event with…read moreincline. People come here to "get fresh air," but mostly to be seen surviving mild elevation. Everyone is either wearing sunglasses, AirPods, or matching also sets. If you enjoy hikes where Dogs outnumber children & Influencers outnumber trees this is the place for you!

Highland Camrose Park is located south of the Hollywood Bowl Entrance, adjacent to Parking Lot B…read more Open Tuesday to Saturday, it's a beautiful place to picnic with family, friends and pets. I saw locals walking their dogs (leash required). The picnic tables are on a first-come, first-served basis. A group reservation can be made by contacting the Hollywood Bowl group sales phone number, request Picnic Area #14 for this spot. Small group rental fee is $80. It's a favorite gathering spot for those attending events at the Hollywood Bowl. There are two entrances located behind the ivy-covered wall, it is secluded and well-maintained. The restrooms are very clean, located in the center of this 2 acre park. Sincerely, Rosemary

I drove by this area so, so many times and I never knew there was a park behind this wall and its…read moregate! But this is what happens when you walk (love walking), you discover many cool things. Like Highland Camrose park, located on Highland, adjacent to Hollywood Bowl. It's a small, secluded park, fenced off, with nice greenery, flowers, picnic tables, great to enjoy a meal outdoors. It was empty when we checked it out, it closes at dusk, clean and well maintained. A small park in the urban jungle. Of course, you will hear traffic on Highland, but this lush space was a nice discovery! Great for picnics, a little break in the middle of everything!

South Weddington Park in the early morning is quiet, almost cinematic. Dew on the grass. Clean…read moresightlines. Palm trees standing guard like extras in a film about discipline and redemption. The air still cool before the Valley heat starts flexing. It's the kind of place that makes you grateful you're alive. We were there training with Adrian Paul for Sword Experience. Just ten of us. Focused. Respectful. No chaos. No loud music. No nonsense. Just structured movement, controlled blades, and the kind of discipline that most gyms wish they could bottle. It wasn't some medieval riot. It was art. It was choreography. It was fitness with intention. And then--because this is Los Angeles--the authorities rolled up. Permit required. Now listen, I understand rules. I respect process. Parks have policies. But it was early morning. The place was practically empty. Ten adults quietly training on a massive field with more squirrels than spectators. We weren't hosting Coachella. We weren't blocking traffic. We weren't even sweating on anyone else's yoga mat. Still--permit. It's almost funny in that very L.A. way. You can film a car commercial at golden hour, but ten disciplined adults moving mindfully with training swords? That needs paperwork. That said, the park itself? Beautiful. Clean. Wide open space. Great energy. A hidden Valley gem that feels far removed from the chaos of the city. Would I train there again? Absolutely. Would I bring a permit next time? Apparently yes.

Nice park, lots of bare spots without grass might be due to the summer? Beware if you walk your…read moredogs in the back area by the baseball field they have FOXTAILS growing. Def don't let your dog walk around that area to be safe (:

We Burbankers don't like to brag, but we are getting our own dog park in 2026 (or 2027 or 2028)…read more In the meantime, the next closest thing for us is the Griffith Park dog park, right off the 5 Freeway. Easy to get to and tons of parking. There's a lot of Yelp shade thrown on this park, but coming in the late afternoon, it's a hit! Lots of friendly dogs with engaged owners/minders who keep two eyes on their dogs. My new Jindo (James) loved running from one end of the park to the other, as we have a very small yard at home with not much room to roam. He followed some other dogs around, and vice versa, but there were no fights. No grass, but not too dusty and plenty of water bowls for whomever has worked up a thirst. Most dog-park-dogs don't get out much, so a little extra care must be taken in the wild open spaces with dogs all over the place. You can't bring your laptop and write Yelp reviews while your dog starts a fight. P.S. Anybody single? This dog park is super cruisy.

We use to bring our Boxer to this dog park. We always brought him to the side where the big dogs…read moreare. It was always enjoyable. We'd walk him in on leash and remove it as we walked in. Never an issue. Now we have a pug and he's only 7 months old and weighs between 12-14 pounds. He is an indoor dog and has a cat as his brother. Life is very calm and peaceful for him. This was his first time going to a dog park. We had him on his leash and the plan was to get him into the dog park where the small/timid dog's side is. Once getting in our plan was to take the leash off. Like we use to do with our other dog. Well we didn't even have the chance. The moment we walked into the gate and entered the dog park a group of dogs that weren't very small or timid rushed at our dog. One dog jumped on his back growling so loud and aggressive and was trying to bite our dog. It was a scary situation. What was more upsetting is nobody helped. These dogs belong to someone right? Then this lady just starts criticizing us and blaming us for having him on a leash. (This all happened the second we walked in). We told her it's his first time at a dog park and he's still a puppy. We didn't even have the chance to remove the leash. She just kept talking crap to us. How about helping call your dogs or get them. Really unbelievable. People can be so disgusting and rude. That lady was acting like she owned the small side of the dog park. She would not stop talking crap to us. A guy asked if our dog was okay as we were trying to leave and we said yes and thank you. We could still hear the lady talking crap about us. ***What bothered me most was that those dogs were not small or timid so they should not have been in there in the first place. That is so irresponsible of the owners. Not to mention no apology for the dog attacking our puppy. Thank God he's okay and wasn't hurt, but it's just not right. We ended up leaving right away. It was such a horrible experience. We will definitely never go back to that dog park.

People don't do much reviews on parks. Why? I don't know. I have been to this park 4 times in the…read morepast. I truly like this park very much. It's close to home and offers a lot of activities to do. It has children's playground equipment, 2 basketball courts, 4 BIG, tennis courts, a dirt track, clean bathrooms, picnic area, nice spacious landscape and the most important, it's kept nice and clean. This park is one of my favorite parks in Studio City. They have recreation areas and can let you sign up for sports/classes that interests you. Recently, I had taken few classes with couple of their teachers/coaches and they are WONDERFUL! Earlier this morning I went to play tennis with one of my friends. Tennis is one of my favorite sports to watch and to play. We don't keep score. We just like to play and have fun. You can walk, jug, people walk their dogs, kids, they have picnic areas and do a lot of kids birthday parties.. or you can just simply sit in silence and enjoy nature, the sunlight and have a good, peaceful time. Private lot parking, or street nearby parking. They are closed on Sundays. Kind of weird, but it's their rules, not mine. That's when people usually spend time with their families. I am not going to dock a star for that since it meets all the other amenities & requirements.

Quaint- Tennis courts, baseball area, and lots of space for a neighborhood park…read more Construction impedes the walking path so as of September 2024 it isn't very relaxing. I'm hoping to find a public track & field type of walk/run path in the valley! The sand is nice on my knees but annoying when ends up in my shoes!