Ernest E. Debs Regional Park

Huge park. Lots to explore. Very pretty. Lots of places to eat. Parking was horrible. Not enough parking if you have a large group.

Urban nature at its best. The lake attracts ducks and turtles, and the loop trail is mellow enough for families. There are a few shaded picnic tables up top with skyline views. I’ve spotted hawks here on quiet mornings. Plenty of free parking if you go early

Dog Walkers: it is one of my favourite local dog walks and attend it just for this reason. I am able to let the dog off leash with less fuss and confrontation with people who act belligerent towards conscientious ‘off-leaders’. You can use the paved fore roads or take the trails on the outskirts which make for a lovely trail walk (especially in spring!) Amenities: are really poor due to little maintenance to this park. The water and toilets are broken and remain unfixed for over a year now. However there are trash cans throughout and picnic areas that are busy and in use regularly. Environment: Home to many species of birds, Pind T the top of the hill joke to many turtles and stunning 180 panoramic views from three sides of the site including: San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Skyscrapers of LA, and the neighbouring Mount Washington. Very pretty on a sunny day and don’t recommmend walking there when it’s raining as the clay will cause issues and be horrible under the trade of your shoes.

Debs Park is such a peaceful place to escape the city without really leaving it. The hike to the lake is short and easy, and the water is full of ducks and turtles. There are plenty of benches if you want to sit and enjoy nature. The views of downtown from the top are surprisingly good. I like coming here in the morning when it’s cool and quiet. It’s also a great spot for a picnic

The pond at the top is a fun surprise, with turtles sunning on logs. Trails range from easy to moderate if you venture farther. We came for sunrise and had the place almost to ourselves. Parking can be tricky near the Audubon Center, but side streets help. Feels like an urban oasis.

Urban escape with a lake at the top of the hill. Switchbacks give you a steady climb without being brutal. Wildflowers pop after rains. Great skyline views on clear days. Benches at the top make it a nice picnic spot

This place is a peaceful alternative to the more crowded Griffith or Runyon trails. I took the loop trail up to the pond and saw turtles sunbathing on logs. The views of Downtown LA are beautiful if you hit the trail around sunset. There’s usually parking on the street or in the small lot off Monterey Road. It’s perfect for a quiet walk or picnic with a view

I have been coming for years since before covid. It’s a nice place for hiking, ton of hills and pond with turtles ! I would recommend if you looking for good hiking and more exploring. It’s totally free! Free parking and dog friendly! Nice views of Los Angeles city as well!

Nice park. It's a good hiking park with lots of hills so it's a good leg and glutes workout. There's a few benches along the way. Free parking available and a bathroom. Beautiful bird sightings, but also saw a pack of coyotes so be careful with your small dogs. Went on a Sunday, not crowded like most parks on the weekend.

This park was quite lovely for a hike. There are several different trails with beautiful views of LA. I absolutely love the swing there as I'm huge fan of swings. :) My only gripe about this place is the 11 speed bumps. Yes, I counted! There are 11 speed bumps so please go very slowly because there was one I didn't see very well because it was shaded, and it scared me because my car was like "What?!" I honestly was scared that my car was messed up because of that speed bump. Please go slowly over the speed bumps. We saw turtles which were cute. Oh yes, I think we saw fishies too. I would definitely come here again, but just got to go slowly over those dang speed bumps. There's also plenty of parking which was good. I saw many cute doggies there too. :)

Huge park. Lots to explore. Very pretty. Lots of places to eat. Parking was horrible. Not enough parking if you have a large group.

Yay to free parking! I love the views up by the hill and the pond. It's funny that people are talking about the speed bumps. There were a lot, but I guess it's good not to go too fast over there on those roads. I have never been here and it's a nice place to go hiking. There were plenty of cute turtles laying out on logs by the pond!

Nice park in the city with different entrances on the El Sereno side and by the 110. Hiking is good and hiking up to Peanut lake is super cool. I've been birding up there as well and given a birding tour by a docent. A lot of the hikes are on fire roads so it's safe and relatively easy even for the young ones. I'd recommend if you don't want to drive far and need to get in touch with nature.

More people are visiting this little gem of a park. Start early bring plenty of water. Lots of shade tree's try that stretch in the back. The audubon use to have full moon walk in the spring I don't think they have that anymore

Great urban hike! Dog friendly, just keep your lil Bud on a leash. Don't miss the pond, it's filled with lil fish and turtles. It's a much needed oasis on a hot day.

Cute park with LA view, ponds, and turtles. This is a great hiking spot for anyone and everyone. There are many trails and paths for you to take, depending on where you'd like to go. I recommend hiking towards Debs lake. It's a beautiful area with benches and you can see turtles swimming or sun-bathing near the water :) It's also dog-friendly and everyone in the community is kind. Perfect spot to hike + enjoy the nature.

I like this park but sometimes you find that some ppl are what bring things down. Like those who litter. Or dog ppl who for whatever reason think that bagging their dog feces but leave it behind (that's a double whammy if you ask me). Others, like the couple I saw today, with 3 dogs, all off- leash, 2 of which are Dobermans, with spiked collars, that approached me. These dogs walking ahead of their rotund human counterparts. I asked them to call their dogs which they did in the laziest way possible. Had those dogs done the unspeakable, unexpected, the rotunds were way behind to stop the dogs at a time when seconds matter. Look...I like dogs, I don't like irresponsible ppl. I could only hope that more people would respect others and mother nature. Take care your parks. Take care your pups. Oh btw... the coyotes are out in packs. Be careful. I've twice seen a 4pack and once a 7pack.

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park Los Angeles This park located near Montecito Heights has various trails you can explore with a lake, a gazebo to sit under, and various vista points. It can be a steep climb which makes a great workout. We saw many people walking their dogs and middle school aged kids hiking on the trails. Check the AllTrails app for more detailed trail info. Pro Tip: If you do come with children, park at the Audubon Center (check website for hours) so they can enjoy the nature center. There are also a couple parks nearby with awesome playgrounds. I don't recommend strollers unless you're confident you can push it up/downhill on uneven dirt trails. Alternatively, you can park at the other parking lot on the opposite of the park as there is a mostly paved trail that goes up to the lake. For more socal adventure ideas follow me: @grace.loves.adventures

I lived around the area so all of my life in Los Angeles and never heard of this little gem within the city! My friend brought me here to hike and I love coming here. The drive is not too far and you still get amazing views of the city. There are multiple trails and alot of families, solo hikers and dogs there. I recommend bringing sun protection and lots of water!

Hidden gem of a park and wonderful hiking trail. Search Debs Parking Lot for the entrance to the trail and the park itself along with the free parking lot. There is a larger green park at the ground level for picnics and activities. Saw a group of guys do nerf gun battle. The trail is a straight incline for about 5-10 min and then you reach the lake. Full of trees, shade, turtles, and benches. It is a great spot to relax. Beyond it there's more trails to small hills and larger valleys. There's many spots of shades to rest. It is great date idea for people who aren't into big hikes but still want to exercise and enjoy the views.

Beautiful park but I'm renaming this park "speed bump hell" because the 20-something speed bumps make my car bottom out at 5 mph.

A pleasant experience - even for solo hikers like myself! Came here on a Tuesday and arrived at 11:37 am. Set directions to "Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, 4235 Monterey Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90032" via Google maps which took me directly to the (FREE) open-gated entrance of the park. This led me up to a large parking lot area that has PLENTY of parking spots. Warning: LOTS of speed bumps upon entry--be prepared! I live in West LA so by the time I arrived (a bit TMI but) I had to PEE! To be honest, I absolutely dread using public park bathrooms (unfortunately I am one of those people) but when your bladder is going to burst... you just gotta go. I am happy to report that the women's bathroom as of 8/24/21 - 2 stalls with toilet paper and 1 sink was pleasantly CLEAN! So if you're a bathroom shy person like me, don't worry about the restrooms here-- use it if you must! Hopefully it stays that way and we all do our part in keeping it clean (: LOTS of picnic table seating area in the parking area for families, meeting up with friends, resting and relaxing. I even saw some BBQ areas too! I would say at least 10+ people were here when I arrived! The Hike Having this be my first time here, I decided to start my hike at the large "Ernest E. Debs Regional Park" sign. Right by this sign is a cement paved path that literally goes uphill. I would say in 0.4 miles it leads you to a pond area to your left. The pond had turtles in them, a few benches to sit on, and some people were fishing! I wasn't sure where to go from the pond so I went back onto the cement trail that later branched into several paved dirt trails. I followed a couple in front of me in turning left which led me to the beautiful views of DTLA. From the parking lot to this DTLA view, it was ~0.6 miles according to my Apple Watch. Feeling as if this hike was far too short, I decided to continue exploring and chose a random dirt trail to continue walking. I ended up walking around in a loop and got ~2.5 miles in! The reason I subtracted a star and ranked 4/5 is because unfortunately this park does not have any signs to direct you. The views are nice but I wish there was just some guidance. If it wasn't for my Apple Watch, I would have had no idea how many steps I took nor how far I walked. Regarding the Visitor Center--I have no idea where that was and did not happen to see it at all. Overall, nice views! Love the spacious parking, the large picnic table seating area by the parking lot, and the availability of public restrooms. There was just not really any shade on the trail nor any signage or guidance on where to hike. I wouldn't mind returning, though! If you are in the area, I do recommend checking it out! I can only imagine the sunrise and sunset views being gorgeous!!

What a beautiful place to escape your reality. I came here with a few friends to explore the trails and see the beauty of nature. I am not an avid hiker, but the trails were easy to navigate. There are a couple of inclines but nothing to worry about. If anything you may have to worry the next day because your legs will be mad at you. Views are pretty spectacular. Lots of good look out spots to get a good picture. It seems like they have a few trails to venture off on if your feeling adventurous. Parking is okay. It is limited and you may need to wait for a spot. Lots of benches around to relax after your hike. They have a bathroom too. If your lucky the icecream truck will roll thru. Anyways once you enter the driveway you have to drive up the hill about 2 minutes to reach the starting points.

If you're looking for an intermediate trail, this is it! First of all, I'm not very athletic, definitely a chunky girl, and this was a good trail for me!! The climb is pretty steep, but the turtles and beautiful lake at the top are so worth it! The views make LA feel so tiny Parking is not bad at all if you're there early! There's also a little table on the top which is a great spot to sit and take in the moment

Family oriented, spacious, great for hike or outdoor gathering. Has a large parking space section. This place has a quote little lake with turtles in them, few routes to walk, pretty clean restrooms at the park and beautiful views. Recommend for a stress free hike or chilling time in the park!

I did not expect to find such an expansive urban wilderness this close to downtown LA, but here it is. I lived in Los Angeles for more than 30 years, yet I've never been to this park until now. There is a maze of trails that are connected to fire roads winding around the hillside. You are rewarded with a panoramic view of downtown once you reach the top, and I was surprised to find a large algae-infested pound on top. Many of the bathroom facilities are closed, either from lack of maintenance or the pandemic. Some park benches are dilapidated, especially the ones near the top of the hill. It's a nice place to take your dog, which must be leashed.

I parked at the Regional Park. Lots of parking. Across the street saw an opening to what looked like a trail and saw a couple in front hiking up. Minutes later saw another group coming so figured I must be on the right path. Very wide paths...good hiking option with social distancing in place. Steep uphills tho and not much shade. Eventually it plateaus a bit and you end up on pavement. Follow the paved road and it takes you to views of dtla and a pond. The pond was cute with lots of turtles. Along the way did see lots and lots of hiking trails so if you wanted to extend your excursion I'm sure you could easily do so.

The address takes you straight to their parking lot, which is a nice long lot. When I arrived, it was almost full of cars, people and so many dogs. There's tons of park benches to choose from, all distanced from each other. There's even bbq areas with signs on the side that said "hot coals only" and trash cans next to them. They have walkways throughout the park and hiking trails. I didn't go on the hiking trails but was happy to see that there were people walking. There were a lot of people with dogs as I was at the park and as I was driving to the parking lot. It's a nice place to relax and get away from the city. The only downside I noticed was there was a lot of dead landscape.

As avid hikers around the LA area, I'm surprised that it took me so long to find this place. You can get an awesome view of DTLA on a clear day at the top which I think is the highlight of this park. It is one of those "choose your own adventure" re: trails/mileage depending on how much time you have and how challenging of a workout you want since there are a lot of different paths with varying elevation that lead to probably the same place. Enough hills to get your heart pumping for sure! There isn't a lot of shade so wear a hat/sunblock and bring plenty of water on a hot day. You could wear regular athletic shoes but I like wearing my hiking boots. There's plenty of picnic tables and restrooms around but uncertain about cleanliness since I didn't use them. There's also an Audubon Center (other side of main parking lot) to check out but it was closed when we were there. Parking (free) seemed relatively easy at the main lot but we were there the day after Thanksgiving so not sure what a normal weekend would be like. There's a lot of speed bumps on the road to the parking lot.

This is my little secret oasis that I almost don't want to share with the world for fear of having to share my peaceful quiet place with too many ppl! Lol I absolutely love that just outside of busy bustling downtown Los Angeles, I can climb a random mountain and find a little pond at the top. I love that the dragonflies and turtles and birds all venture about as you explore their terrain. My sole gripe is the graffiti found in certain areas. I really wish ppl had more respect for places like this and treated it with the sacred respect it deserves. Still. I have come back to this place many times and intend to continue to.

Cute little park with a pond. We hiked up the hill and got sweaty! The pond had turtles in them that bobbed their heads in and out of the water. A couple places to sit (benches). When we came out it was pretty busy. People were fishing, hipsters were picnic-ing and a guy was flying a drone. We ate some grapes and looked over the Los Angeles skyline. Funny someone asked a question asking if the park was safe as they said it wasn't back in the 60s and 70s. This area always seemed like it had a lot of history go down in it, so I do wonder...what have these trees seen?

GREAT PLACE TO GO FOR A HIKE ============================ DETAILS: ======== Went hiking around the park by myself on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at about 8:45 a.m.. I found out about a loop hike from Charles Fleming who writes articles for the L.A. Times and he has a couple books called "Secret Stairs" and "Secret Walks". He has also has a Facebook Page called "Secret Stairs" so you can find out about new places to walk or hike. Mr. Fleming asked for feedback on a loop hike around this park that included Peanut Lake. He wanted to find out if his directions were good, so I blew up a copy so I could see his e-mail without reading glasses and headed out the very next morning. I didn't even wait for someone to agree to go with me because I was in a hurry. Anyway, I started my hike at Rose Hill Park located at 3606 N. Boundary Avenue in Los Angeles. It is right by Highland Park. Directions: 1. Park in the lot by the bathroom. Go if you don't want to worry about finding another one later. You are basically in the southeast part of Ernest E. Debs Regional Park now. 2. Head north past two baseball fields and two white gates and then turn right on a steep dirt path that goes uphill and then it turns left. You will end up in a big park with picnic tables and another big parking lot off to the right. 3. Keep to the left of the parking lot and go to the end. You'll see a little staircase at the end and go up that. 4. Continue on the wide dirt trail that goes to the right until you get to the very top. 5. You'll see two openings in the trees and go through the opening on the left hand side. Voila! There is Peanut Lake at the very top. You can stroll around this tiny lake and then head back the way you came. 6. Mr. Fleming then directed via his notes to go hike on some little trails around the perimeter of the park which I did, but I don't really recommend this because there's a lot of brush and I ended up with stickers all over my clothes. Not to mention I was a little concerned about rattlesnakes. I did the full loop. 7. Just head back the way you came from that little stairway by the big parking lot.

This is a pretty decent hiking spot, because there is ample parking even on the street and some good trails. There are main paved trails and smaller trails that area. more deserted. We purposely went on the smaller trails to avoid people, but we had to pass some of the bigger, flattened trails where there was a small to moderate amount of people. Unfortunately, a few people did not wear masks we saw which is a risk. Otherwise, we found a "wild mustard loop" trail which is around 2.3 miles round trip and leads you to a small lake near the end. The lake is peaceful. This place is nice for a quick hike that isn't too strenuous or long. Before getting to the hiking trail from the street there is also a lot of grass and many picnic tables.

Very nice secluded place where people are relaxed and people and animals live in harmony. It doesn't seem to be very big, but there are surprises everywhere.

Amazing hike! I would've definitely hiked all the way to Arroyo secco park if I had more time. Great city views and 101 fwy view too. Some people had trekking sticks due to the elevation on certain trails. But I managed fine. Great for a spring time hike. Definitely bring water should the weather warm up!

Look at these turtles damn to just be sunbathing and swimming in a lake all day I wish I were them

The park has a nice variety of hiking trails perfect for all age groups - paved roads, single tracks with a good amount of incline, dog friendly and large enough to wander off without getting lost. There's a cute peaceful lake here offering a stunning view of DTLA's skyscraper. Aside from that, I don't think this park provides the best aesthetically pleasing trails. I don't recommend this place if you're looking for routes that are IG worthy. This is strictly a park to get a nice walk in with plenty of shade and offers hassle free parking. So, do I recommend this park? Sure, if you're a local. But if you're simply visiting LA from out of town, I would opt out of this one and head over to other trails if you're pressed on time.

There was this great article in the LA Times about 17 sandwiches hikes. Well we got the Yuzu Kosho Turkey from Jeff's Table in Highland Park ( it was great!) and went to Debs Park on the recommendation of the Andrea Chang. It was a beautiful Sunday in the high 60s, there were families in the park (not a lot of masks being worn during the covid days) and lots of hikers who were more respectful and wore masks. The beginning of the trail went straight up and then was pretty easy. We had our sandwich on an old log and had a good time with some wonderful views. Luckily parking was okay when we went. Highly recommended.

My fiance and I were at a nearby carwash, saw this place on the map, and decided to see what it was like. We were glad we did! After parking in the one of the ample number of available parking spaces, we headed up one of the nearby trails. It took us to this shaded pond area with beautiful overlooks all around. There were a good number of people here, so we decided to go further down the trail. We came across a covered pavilion area with no one in it and sat here for about an hour, enjoying the silence of nature until another group came nearby. The hike back down gave us a great view of downtown LA, even with the hazy, smokey air. The trails are pretty steep here and there aren't many shaded areas, so definitely bring a good pair of shoes and some water. There is a good amount of the trail that is paved which provides easier walking. Some of the other trails that branch off the main one, though, aren't paved and area a bit dusty. Note that we didn't go to the park area itself due to the large number of big groups gathered there and not practicing social distancing nor wearing masks, so this review is only for the hiking trails themselves.

Such an underrated hiking trail! It's a moderate hiking trail with an amazing scene overlooking beautiful Los Angeles. Definitely best to come early morning or late afternoon to avoid groups of people if you're into the nature aspect of a trail.

I have never been to this park but I feel I should give anyone thinking of visiting this park a heads up. Back in September a 29-year old photographer was randomly shot in the back and killed as he was taking pictures at this park by an unknown gunman who is still at large. There appears to have been no motive. The man was visiting from Virgina and wasn't known to anyone in Los Angeles who might want to do this to him. He had just gotten married and had purchased a home where he was looking forward to spending his first Christmas with his wife as a newly married couple at their new home. He had no enemies and wasn't in the act of offending anyone or trespassing. One witness saw the shooter who was described as a Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s who was seen holding a rifle next to a bush where it is thought he had been hiding behind at the time of the shooting. I'm only posting this here because the killer is still on the loose and I wouldn't want anyone visiting that park while he's still out and about. If he ambushed a random stranger once, he can easily do it again so I advise people to stay away from that park and any nearby parks until the killer is caught and brought to justice. Visit the link below for a composite sketch of the shooter provided by law enforcement with help of the lone witness and for more details about the victim. May he rest in peace. My heart goes out to his poor family and his widowed young wife. https://www.live5news.com/2021/12/19/family-pleads-help-unsolved-murder-hiker-los-angeles/

I love this park. It's great for parties, hiking, dog walking, and checking out their mini pond. There's ample parking and an ice cream truck permanently planted on weekends. I've come on multiple occasions for birthdays, photo shoots, and mini hikes. You'll find several trails but I tend to stick to the main fire road heading up to the lake. The views are beautiful and the scenery overlooks downtown LA. It's great for afternoon hikes, running hills, planning parties, and with ample parking you can invite the whole family.

I really like coming to this little park for a nice hike. You can make it as short or long as you want. When I want to go beyond 3 miles, I just keep going around the hills, up and down. This place has good enough inclines to get your heart rate up and get a booty workout. This hike is fairly easy with a few inclines around. Most have paved floors. There's a nice little man made lake where you can just relax. When you get tired, there's several benches around the place to sit down. The place is well maintained and there's some shade. A big plus is, parking is easy.

Was looking for a park getaway near South Pas to bring my campervan to. Probably wouldn't return for this reason, but this park totally works for a BBQ + lawn activities with family/friends. It's also surprisingly cleaner that most urban parks around LA. Reminds me of Kenneth Hahn State Park, with a nicely shaded Pavilion at the top of nice dirt walk. The "park on a hill" vibe provides decent, accessible views of East LA neighborhoods. Word of caution: the snaking road up to the parking lot is riddled with speedbumps that aren't great for low-clearance or fully-loaded vehicles (like mine).

I never knew there was a park that had views of DTLA, has a pond, and somewhat challenging hilly trails ALL-IN-ONE! I heard of this park from a 10K event, and boy, was it a memorable race with the steep hills. If you're looking for an outdoor location to train on hills with mainly dirt terrain, this is it! I was pleasantly surprised when I found out about this park after spending my entire life near El Sereno/Lincoln Heights area. Are there really still parts of Los Angeles that still have wooded areas and is QUIET!? I kept telling my brothers what a hidden gem it is because it still hasn't been invaded by hipsters or tourists yet, haha. Glad that this was my first discovery of 2018. Where have you been all my life!?

A gem in the middle of East LA! Featuring miles of trails and varying rolling hills for extra fun while taking your nature walk or run. There are plenty of picnic tables at the bottom of the hill, a playground, and parking as well. We made a loop around the park on the Ernest Debs entrance side which was about 2 miles round trip. Catch the sunset while on the walk and you get an amazing view of the downtown LA skyline as well.

Very nice intermediate hike. There are two hills. One long and gradually gets steeper and the other short and steep. Choose your poison lol. Not a lot of shade either so go early or after the evening. I was surprised by a nice pond not too far from the beginning.

I was looking for an easy trail run, so I stopped by for a quick jog. The trails weren't marked, so I ended up jogging aimlessly around the park. Sometimes getting lost in the wilderness is fun, but these trails/paths all converged and were too short to really get lost in. The paths were either paved concrete or overgrown rocky terrain... both not making for a very fun run. I think this park would make for a nice stroll... I did find a bench overlooking the city which was a pleasant find. Parking is easy and the actual park had picnic tables and well-kept grass. Overall: bad for runners, but ok for walkers!

Lots of parking, lots of trail options, but make sure you research it before hand! This park doesn't have much signage (or any really) to direct you. I intended to go see the pond but ended up on the wild mustard loop. It was pretty, the views are nice, and there can be some steep hills and incline/ decline if you choose that work out. I saw two coyotes, so be careful if you're bringing your dog with you! Overall, like other reviewers have mentioned, it's a great place to be in LA while escaping from it.

We enjoy coming here because it's not too difficult to hike the wide fire roads. It's a popular park but never ever crowded where you can't find a parking spot. Our reward is viewing the turtles and fish in the small lake on top of the hill.

I went to a book event a few weeks ago at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. It was a nice way to spend the late hours of a Saturday afternoon--I believe it was technically the last day of summer--sitting on a patch of grass, listening to a reading and interview while kids ran around chasing each other and eating cotton candy. I didn't venture deeper into the park, but I enjoyed the area we took over, near the parking lot (I don't know if the park has more than one lot, but I'm assuming/pretending it does not). It was peaceful, green and pretty. It's in Northeast L.A., so I guess if you hike, you get some great downtown views. I don't really hike, but I do appreciate a neighborhood park, even if it's not in my neighborhood. I had a pleasant time here and would recommend it if you're looking for a nice place to hang out on a balmy afternoon.

Beautiful and easy hiking. Restrooms are available. parking is easy. There's a cute little pond with turtles, who doesn't love that

What a hidden gem! Maybe it's not so hidden... but I clearly did not know about this park. The view is pretty and there are good trails to run on. There's tons of parking and it's not so packed like other hiking spots. It's a good place to come and be surrounded with some nature.

This is a very nice park with a lot of great scenery. You can get a pretty nice view of Downtown LA and the freeways as you hike along the paths. The paths are straightforward, but can be confusing to navigate if this is your first time. I didn't realize how huge this park was until I explored it some more. There is plenty of parking and this park is dog friendly. It's also usually not too crowded. The paths are not too steep and there are a number of rest areas. There's also a pond along the trail, which is pretty cool and you'll have a chance to see some ducks. If you're looking for a longer hike, I recommend starting from the very bottom at Monterey Road. For me, this is a great place for a morning hike. Whether you're with family, a group of friends, or by yourself, you're guaranteed to have a nice time. Don't forget to pick up after your dog and bring water.

what a great park... bottom of the park, nice picnic area for the family and kids.. and for hikers there is a good hiking trail.. I so needed this park today... Great view of the los angeles skylines and a great place to gather your thoughts and be alone.... ive been feeling an emotional and mental breakdown as of late.. a good 3 hours spent here... one of the biggest parks in los angeles...

I was hesitant to write this but maybe we're not the only family that has went through something like this. Two days ago my husband and I took our son to a "casual hike" that later turned into the worst day of our lives. I know it sounds dramatic but I want to DISCOURAGE anyone from coming to this park again. My first visit to this park was when I was 9 yrs old with my family. I eventually just never came back but not for any bad reasons until days ago when we revisited. We walked up to the pond and we wanted to keep walking so we kept walking upwards in a different path that had benches and even a restroom with a mural of the Virgin Mary. We kept walking forward and we saw other people there too walking and taking pictures. Then the horrible day started. A coyote pops up around 2 pm broad daylight getting closer to my 4yr old my husband scared him off that alone is scary but we kept going with caution. We reached the top of some view point when we got close to the edge my husband saw a man in the bushes just there. He immediately told us to leave which we did. And kept walking downward. We kept walking down and saw a young man hiking upwards so we thought theirs another entrance at the bottom so we kept walking. We've now been walking for over an hr and when walking down we saw a little black cart old and muddy on the side. We even made a joke about it being there. We kept walking and saw a man cycling up the trail and we felt even more sure about their being some sort of entrance down there I mean a person jogging okay maybe but a cyclist was enough reason to believe it. So we reach the end of the trail. And we see a fence. No way out. No way in. Just a fence. Where did they come from?? . How could he have jumped his bike ? To the trail ? We reached the end of the trail that was fenced with the fwy only inches from us. We're now exhausted our child is over this walk and we're looking for ways they could've come from.... We could only think to try and find a side entrance so we walked to the side and it was the worst mistake. It was closed and walking back to the initial trail led us to see a very creepy chair just there randomly!!!! Around other creepy things . I immediately picked up my son and we started rushing back upwards tracing our steps then was than halfway up we heard a BIG SHRUG FROM THE BUSHES like huge so my husband and I both turned and we felt as if someone was watching us. We're in this fucken secluded trail that had 0!!!!!!!!!! Signs going downhill like *NO ENTRY* or anything of the sort. So I start panicking my husband thinks it's probably coincidence. We keep rushing up and the next thing we saw horrified us. The little dirty muddy cart was now standing up in the middle of the trail.......... And that's not where it was when we saw it coming downward. Which is when my husband took out his pocket knife and told me to carry our son and run if anyone came out. He was in front of us the whole time and I kept looking behind us. We new someone was there messing with us trying to scare us. In BROAD DAYLIGHT. We're talking 2:00-3:00 pm. We then saw two crosses... of people who were killed there. I was so tired by this point my husband kept looking everywhere ready to fight anyone or anything that attacked us. We were mid way upwards and we saw a man who literally! Came out of nowhere! Now all of a sudden he's hiking upwards like how?!? From where?!? He had a backpack and a phone and would stop now and then then keep going the exact way we were going and it was just terrifying like where the hell did he come from ????????. He didn't say hi he didn't anything just walking up so we rushed back and eventually found another family 30 min later and rushed to our car when going to the parking lot we saw the cross of the most recent person who was shot there.... At this point I thought it was an accident maybe he fell. We were rushing to the car so I didn't pay too much attention. Finally in our car we drove off from that horror park. The next day I was very uneasy about what we had experienced and I researched that park because of the crosses we saw down there only to find out about the killings of the young girls who where bludgeoned..... and the man who was shot by a man in the bushes!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place should be closed down for good and inspected every day by police daily to find the man who is violating people and killing them. Please do not come here please do not.

Just found this spot. Great hike with beautiful spots along the way. Lots of doggies and places to picnic.