Considered to be the first and oldest park ever established in Los Angeles, Elysian Park is also the second largest outdoor recreational space spanning at 575 acres. Though it was a popular public place for years prior, it wasn’t officially established until 1886 by the Mayor and City Council of Los Angeles. There are several historically significant aspects and sites scattered throughout the park; for example, it has a rich Native American history at Yang-Na Village. Walk through the paths and you’ll come across The Chavez Ravine Arboretum, The Avenue of the Palms, Barlow Hospital, the Los Angeles Police Academy, and several other historical parklands.
Elysian Park, Address: 929 Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Phone: 213-847-0926