Griffith Park is a 4,310-acre park located within Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood. As one of the largest urban public parks in the United States, the park has been frequently compared to New York City's Central Park. It was originally developed as an ostrich farm facility by mining entrepreneur Griffith J. Griffith in 1882, though over 3,000 acres of it was soon donated to the city after the region's property rush waned. Though Griffith's working relationship with the city was severely damaged following a 1903 arrest, he continued to develop attractions on the remainder of the property throughout the early part of the 20th century, including the Griffith Park Aerodome, which was located at the current site of the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the Autry Museum of the American West. The park is home to a large number of family-friendly attractions, including the Griffith Observatory, Bronson Canyon, the Travel Town Museum, and the aforementioned zoo.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Phone: 323-913-4688, Video
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