Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

Explore the best best camping spots & outdoor adventures options for kids and families in Los Angeles

Echo Park Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals

Echo Park Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals

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Seoul International Park

Seoul International Park

Recreation center & playground. Compact recreation area featuring a playground, jogging track, baseball diamond & indoor gym.

Wilderness Collective HQ

Wilderness Collective HQ

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Silver Lake Meadows

Silver Lake Meadows

Tranquil green space along the reservoir. This peaceful park offers rolling lawns with views of the Silver Lake Reservoir.

Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area

Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area

Trails, sports fields & a playground. Urban green space featuring hiking trails & athletic fields, plus a playground & recreation center.

Ascot Hills Park

Ascot Hills Park

Rolling hills, trails & skyline views. Urban retreat featuring rolling hills, views of downtown, hiking trails & a small amphitheater.

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park

Huge area with trails & picnic tables. Large natural area with many picnic tables & barbecue pits, plus hiking trails & open space.

Sycamore Grove Park

Sycamore Grove Park

Sizable urban park & events spot. Picnics, concerts & parties are held at this city park with BBQ pits, a play area & tennis courts.

Belvedere Community Regional Park

Belvedere Community Regional Park

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Salt Lake Park

Salt Lake Park

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Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge

Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge

Varied play areas for young children. Geared toward very young kids, this park has mini-golf, a small soccer field & other play areas.

Crystal Springs Picnic Area

Crystal Springs Picnic Area

Park with BBQ pits & a baseball diamond. This park with plenty of shade offers picnic tables, BBQ pits, a playground & a baseball diamond.

Griffith Park

Griffith Park

Hiking trails, city views & L.A. Zoo. Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.

Bikes and Hikes LA - Los Angeles Tours

Bikes and Hikes LA - Los Angeles Tours

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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Expansive park for outdoor activities. This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.

Mineral Wells Picnic Area

Mineral Wells Picnic Area

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Stoneview Nature Center

Stoneview Nature Center

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Blair Hills Park

Blair Hills Park

Cozy spot with a ball field & playground. Snug green space offering a softball field, a basketball court, a playground & a picnic shelter.

Culver City Park

Culver City Park

Sports, picnics, a dog zone & skating. Leisure space on 41+ acres for ball sports, picnics & grilling, plus a dog park & skateboard area.

Lower Arroyo Park

Lower Arroyo Park

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson Recreation Area

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Recreation Area

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Central Park

Central Park

Park with a playground & lawn bowling. Park with a playground, a picnic area, lawn bowling, croquet, a walkway & restrooms.

Eagle Rock Camping Co. - Camping Gear Rentals (no storefront)

Eagle Rock Camping Co. - Camping Gear Rentals (no storefront)

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Brand Park

Brand Park

Trails, play equipment & a library. 31-acre park featuring hiking & biking trails, a playground, a library & picnic facilities.

Rio Hondo Park

Rio Hondo Park

Green space for sports & free-play. This 13-acre park offers a multi-purpose auditorium & playground plus fields & courts for sports.

Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Natural site for trails & hilltop views. This park provides hiking paths through wooded areas & coastal sage scrub & expansive valley views.

Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park with hiking trails & picnic spots. 605-acre park featuring many picnic areas, over 5 miles of trails, a duck pond & a nature center.

Holmby Park

Holmby Park

Lawn bowling & a pony golf course. Home to the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club, the grounds include bowling greens & a pony golf course.

Bosque Del Rio Hondo

Bosque Del Rio Hondo

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McCambridge Recreation Center

McCambridge Recreation Center

Community fitness complex & classrooms. Complex featuring a gymnasium, recreation classrooms, a karate studio & an after-school program.

Hahamongna Watershed Park

Hahamongna Watershed Park

Natural park between mountain & plain. Protected area with mature trees serving as a drainage area & offering disc golf & picnic tables.

Ralph C. Dills Park

Ralph C. Dills Park

Riverfront paths & a playground. Riverfront park featuring walking, jogging & biking paths plus a playground & basketball court.

Stough Canyon Park

Stough Canyon Park

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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

Various sports, trails, 3 lakes & museum. Diverse sports, 3 lakes, a military museum, shooting ranges, horse center, disc golf & urban farm.

Del Aire Park

Del Aire Park

Popular option for sports & play. Busy park with colorful play structures, lighted basketball & tennis courts, a gym & ballfields.

Bodger Park

Bodger Park

Community park with multi-use fields. Leafy 12-acre park with a playground, community garden, picnic areas & sports fields.

Santa Fe Springs Park

Santa Fe Springs Park

Public park for sports & picnicking. Basic outdoor space with picnic space & playgrounds, plus baseball & basketball fields.

Whittier Narrows Natural Area

Whittier Narrows Natural Area

Wildlife views, trails & nature center. 419-acre sanctuary featuring a wide range of endangered wildlife, hiking trails & a nature center.

Camp Adventurewood

Camp Adventurewood

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Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

Compact park with a duck pond. Small public park featuring a duck pond, walk/jog paths & grassy areas popular for picnicking.

Stough Canyon Nature Center

Stough Canyon Nature Center

Educational exhibits & activities. Modern nature center offering interpretive displays, a library, amphitheater & nature hikes.

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