Shady, easy parking and never crowded. "Track" is perfect for kids bike rides. Restrooms are actually clean.

I'm almost wary to review this place because it's the sort of hidden gem I want to keep to myself. A stone's throw down the freeway from Griffith Park proper (not far from Golden Road brewery), this small, fenced-in park has everything a kid needs: multiple play structures, swing sets, grass field for running and a bike track encircling the grounds. Bonus: plenty of mature shade trees. It's never too crowded, and there are covered picnic tables and a rec building that can be rented out for birthday parties. A great alternative to Shane's Inspiration.