Franklin Canyon Park
Franklin Canyon Park
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Franklin Canyon Park rests on 605 acres near the center of Los Angeles between the San Fernando Valley and Beverly Hills. Within the park boundaries are chaparral, grasslands and oak woodlands, a three-acre lake, an ADA-accessible duck pond, expansive picnic grounds, and over five miles of hiking trails.
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josephine1996
los angeles, ca254 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
This is one of my absolute favorite places. It has not been bombarded by all those annoying tourist buses. Thank goodness! It is a bit of the countryside in a big city. And if you are coming to Los Angeles to visit, it is a wonderful place to enjoy - peace, quiet and beauty. There are lots of ducks and some other wildlife. Kids will enjoy looking for turtles and bull frogs. If you are lucky you might see a rabbit or two. There is a hill to hike up with an amazing view on clear days. On the other side of the park is a lake and a pond.
It is best to rent a car to visit this place. Just know the roads are very narrow and people walk every where - so drive safely.
It is best to rent a car to visit this place. Just know the roads are very narrow and people walk every where - so drive safely.
Written November 5, 2014
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Elle F
Tustin, CA205 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Franklin Canyon Reservoir Loop is a great family experience! The trails are family friendly.
We would suggest rugged outdoor-geared strollers only.
Bring lots of water.
The bathroom is clean!
Ducks, geese, turtles, and frogs can be seen near the water. *sorry, feeding the ducks is not allowed*
Lots of poison oak but if you stick to the clear trails you will be just fine!
The roads are small and tight a be careful of oncoming traffic and move to the side to let others pass.
Cell phone service for Verizon is sparse but available along the roads.
Use this address for best access:
2600 Franklin Canyon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
United States
We would suggest rugged outdoor-geared strollers only.
Bring lots of water.
The bathroom is clean!
Ducks, geese, turtles, and frogs can be seen near the water. *sorry, feeding the ducks is not allowed*
Lots of poison oak but if you stick to the clear trails you will be just fine!
The roads are small and tight a be careful of oncoming traffic and move to the side to let others pass.
Cell phone service for Verizon is sparse but available along the roads.
Use this address for best access:
2600 Franklin Canyon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
United States
Written July 29, 2018
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Jim S
Los Angeles, CA374 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
The area has many different trails that will suit all in the family. Small kids can walk leisurely around the lake. Many resting places and plenty of picnic areas. There are ducks, turtles and koi fishes. The trail around the lake are mostly shady. There are other trails that are more challenging. You will be rewarded with an overview of the lake area or the valley depending which trail you pick. There are also visitors center and amphitheater. When you drive in, please make a complete stop at the stop sign. There is a camera to catch people who do a rolling stop.
Written March 10, 2018
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Lace V
2 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Don't drive or park there unless you're prepared for $100+ tickets. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will photograph and video your vehicle so they may send you tickets in the mail. Tickets you legally have to pay. Horrible that this is allowed to go on while people are trying to enjoy nature with their families. It never ends in LA.
Written January 16, 2019
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TravelPlenty5
Los Angeles, CA98 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Little parking. Filthy conditions. Vicious, fat, nasty cops to ruin your day. Hard to get to with lots of extra traffic at all the wrong times when you'd like to use it or access it. This is not a place that is friendly to pets at all.
Written January 19, 2018
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Marblehead750
Dayton, OH728 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I visited solely to find the spot where Andy and Opie walked to the fishing hole. A beautiful and tranquil area that's not far removed from the craziness of LA traffic.
Written May 16, 2017
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Fernando M
Los Angeles, CA7 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
One of the best parks in the city. If you're looking for an alternative to Runyon Canyon, this is it. A lot less crowded, cleaner , a lot more green and most important. tons of free parking!! I bring the kids for little nature walks and there's a prefect trail that goes around the reservoir lake, it's about 30mins walking and they love it. There's also a little pond filled with turtles,Koi and ducks where you can just come and have a little peace and quiet. If you're looking for something more challenging, there are tons of trails of different levels of difficulty.
This is also a great place for photography, between the reservoir lake, the pound, all the different plants and just all the scenery in general, there are plenty of great shots to take.
This is truly a gem in the middle of the city, would give it a 5 star if it wasn't for those sneaky stop sign cameras. If you decide visit the park be aware of those stop sign cameras!! Make full stops at the signs and you will have a great time. If you don't, you will get a $100.00 violation via mail and it will ruin your experience.
So make full stops, bring water, bring your camera and have a good time.
This is also a great place for photography, between the reservoir lake, the pound, all the different plants and just all the scenery in general, there are plenty of great shots to take.
This is truly a gem in the middle of the city, would give it a 5 star if it wasn't for those sneaky stop sign cameras. If you decide visit the park be aware of those stop sign cameras!! Make full stops at the signs and you will have a great time. If you don't, you will get a $100.00 violation via mail and it will ruin your experience.
So make full stops, bring water, bring your camera and have a good time.
Written September 10, 2015
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Detoxrus
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK10 contributions
Nov 2013 • Business
Best hike, walk, or run don't be surprise if you are jogging or walking the trail with Keenan Reeves. Very safe place! Maybe you would like to enjoy yoga etc.. At top of of Hills stop take in the view of the world! ! Water at base of hill in a wood crate. Take one but please put money in the slot. I love this place
Written October 7, 2014
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interplanetary
Palm Springs, CA43 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
If you want a quick escape from Beverly Hills, Hollywood or the Valley and you're tired of Runyan Canyon or Fryman Canyon, this is the place for you. Franklin Canyon Park is truly a beautiful quiet hidden gem that is a must go to if you've never visited it before. Drive up from the city or the valley and you will be shocked at the size and beauty of this park that is hidden in a residential area. I am always surprised by how many people who live in LA have never even heard of this park. It has 2 beautiful lakes and many dirt trails that traverse the hillside. You can also walk around the lake on the paved road. There are bathrooms at the Sooky Goldman Nature Preserve which is part of this compound. The park is over 600 acres and has 5 miles of hiking trails. There are many birds to watch here especially ducks on the pond. You can walk your dog on a leash. Just be careful of the cars that cut through from Beverly Hills. Also, for those of us who have already been ticketed, make sure that you don't come to a rolling stop at any of the stop signs in the park. There are cameras that photograph your license tags and you will get a hefty ticket in the mail. I can't recommend this park enough. You will feel that you are in on one of the great secret respites in LA!!!
Some interesting trivia: The park was originally a summer retreat for the Doheny family in the 1930s. The Lake was the “fishing hole” in the opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show, as well as the lagoon in the Universal Studios film Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Some interesting trivia: The park was originally a summer retreat for the Doheny family in the 1930s. The Lake was the “fishing hole” in the opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show, as well as the lagoon in the Universal Studios film Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Written May 13, 2014
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chevoughnd76
Chicago, IL5 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
I found this gem by making a wrong turn. It was one of my highlights of my trip. They're were filming something when I was there but didnt pay much attention because the overlooks, the river EVERYTHING was stunning. Coming from Chicago these areas are not accessible. Truly fantastic and if I was prepared I would have spent time hiking.
Written September 7, 2019
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Monika G
23 contributions
Must I have a helmet by riding a bike ? Is it required ?
How much costs enter ?
Thank you
Where is the parking lot?
Andy K
Westlake Village, CA44 contributions
Access at the junction of Mulholland and Coldwater Canyon where Coldwater joins Mulholland coming south from the Valley side
Franklin Canyon road runs south at this junction ( opposite Tree People). Take Franklin Canyon south about 1 mile and parking is on the left just by the first stop sign
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