Pet friendly, many locals relax and enjoy the sunny day. The state is still making improve to the park slowly, one thing at a time. Nice place to take a walk. Opens from sunrise to sunset, enjoy your leisure time here before winter comes.

LA Historic Park - 5 🌟! A great DTLA park! A bit hidden in relation to the downtown core. But they host great events. I was there for a lovely art show. There are lots of great views and plenty of space to wander around.

What a park! As we all stop watering our landscapes, I hope this park continues to keep their turf green as a public amenity. You can kick off your shoes here and run around in the immaculate and extensive grass. The park is huge, lovely, and super fun for kite flying. Great views of downtown LA. 💚

This is such a great park in LA! It’s big and spacious and has a lot of cool walking trails! The best part is that there’s a cafe at the park where you can grab food or a coffee to walk around the park with. There’s plenty of benches and bathrooms which is great. Also, great views of the DTLA skyline!

A Los Angeles gem. I love this park. I've come here for music festivals, movie screenings, group hangouts, and to walk my dog. It was recently rehabbed a few years ago and the renovations came out great. It is a well kept park with plenty of green grass, sitting areas, shaded areas, and bathrooms. I take my dog on walks here occasionally and she has the time of her life running on the grass. The park has a great view of the downtown skyline as well. Parking during events can be tricky, but if you come on any normal day, there is paid parking inside of the park which is affordable, you just need an app, as well as plentiful street parking.

Such a beautiful park! I love how open it is, the views of the mountains and downtown, and learning the history behind it. There are restrooms, places to sit, and lots of walking pathways. A great place to spend the afternoon!

Does Los Angeles State Historic Park allow dogs? Yes, it is a very dog friendly park. Dogs must be on leash at all times. Los Angeles State Historic Park is one of our favorite state parks to visit. There are public restroom stalls that are kept fairly clean. Picnic tables are spread out throughout the park. There is a small paid lot (we use the Yodel app to pay, but you can pay at the park as well). You can also find street parking. My reason for docking off one star is the frequent presence of off-leash dogs in the park. I think the park could improve enforcement of on-leash rules due to safety reasons. We've encountered situations where unattended off-leash dogs approached us, posing potential risks. Recently, however, we’ve been seeing state park rangers patrolling the park more often, reminding visitors to keep their dogs on a leash. We consistently check the park events calendar before our visits. Unfortunately, large events are often hosted, restricting the park's accessibility for regular visitors.

This is an enjoyable newer park that's super clean and has amazing views of downtown LA. Parking is available through the Parking Passport since this is a State Park and is pretty cheap at $1.50 an hour - street parking is also available for free, but spaces were pretty full. There is no elevation gain here - the paths are all flat and you can do the entire loop in about 1.2 miles. There are some public art exhibits around, but nothing super attention grabbing. A couple water fountains around in case you don't bring your own bottle. Also - this park is gated, so you really can't visit outside of sunrise to sunset hours.

Like someone else mentioned, don’t plan on coming here over the weekend because there is never any mention of large events. They don’t advertise it at the park, and neither their Instagram page or website ever mention events and the entire park will be closed for it. This park has come so far in a handful of years I hope it won’t be ruined. They certainly have redeemed themselves in one way by adding the farmers market on Thursdays! It’s quaint but the vendors are amazing. I just wish there was any heads up about weekend events.

Love this place, very spacious, perfect for dogs. Busy but doesn't feel crowded maybe because there isn't much shade for large crowds. Also small parking and fills quickly. My dog loves it. Bathrooms are clean and water fountains all around. Very clean, if you bring your dog please pick up after them.

I don’t normally give 5 stars without question this is a hidden gem in DTLA snuggled between Broadway Blvd and Hill Street . After some great Pork Chops and Eggs at Nick’s Cafe. Nicks Cafe is like that unsuspecting hole in the wall (since 1948) that NEVER disappoints with its top quality breakfast and lunch items mostly closes at 2pm. What’s not to like in this great state park directly across the street. Los Angeles State Park view of the DTLA Sky scrapers directly south, view of CHAVEZ REVINE (Dodger Stadium to the west), the North Broadway Bridge with its beautiful arches over the LA River to the north. The bells toll from the local ST. PETER'S ITALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH at 11 am sharp!

I love this park. It’s spacious and clean, which is hard to come by in downtown. It has a clear and beautiful view of downtown. It is easily accessible via the Metro Gold Line (the Chinatown stop is only a few feet away from the park entrance). Most importantly, this park is perfect for creeping on cute doggos ;)

A beautiful downtown park, that LA has beautifully renovated for a bright future. It’s perfect for a quick workout, picnic with friends or a date. Plus it’s right off the gold line and about a 1/2 mile from Union Station.

Great Park for Concerts! Lots of walking but convenient location near Chinatown. The concert we attended had Food trucks, alcoholic drinks and plenty of bathrooms available. Nice view of the city surrounding.

Came here for the first time for Vegandale and it a great venue! My only complaint is that there is not enough shady spots and it was hot in the late Fall season (I would HATE to come in the summer for this reason), but overall, it is spacious, clean and accessible! If Vegandale keeps coming here in the future, I'm there!

Los Angeles Historic Park is a true gem! A perfect destination for families seeking a memorable outing. The park's rich history adds depth to the experience. The breathtaking views of the city skyline and scenic landscapes are captivating. Its peaceful environment offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle. A delightful place to bond with loved ones and create lasting memories. 🌳🏞️👪🌇

First visited the park shortly after it opened and it was beautifully unique. The views of Downtown LA, Lincoln Heights and Elysian Park are gorgeous and the walking trails/green space aren't that bad either. It's right next to the route of the Metro Gold Line.

A well maintained length of land with plenty of space for any activity. There’s a lot of neat landscape design all around. Though I wish they had more playground-like installations scattered around, it’s still fun to enjoy on occasion. It’s also walking distance from some breweries and Chinatown for those looking to stay nearby without having to move the car 🤙🏾

Awesome place to relax at. It’s peaceful and quiet, well maintained and safe. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, and there’s a snack shack at the entrance of the park. Several walking trails, dog friendly, and a great view of DTLA.

This park was not what I expected. Since it's in a not so clean area of Los Angeles, I was expecting it to be like Elsyian Park (weirdos). But to my surprise this park is well maintained and the views are pretty epic. Alot of open space to just hang out and take a walk. Also, this has to be the 2nd hipster park I ever been too. Echo Park is #1 hipster. You cant bbq here and restrooms are available. Nonetheless, it's alright and it has some art pieces so I'll come again.

This recently opened park (as of 2018) was lovely, with plenty of green space, restrooms, and dog-friendly (they must be on a leash). Typically very quiet, during a pandemic holiday, it was teeming with families and visitors. The Metro Gold line runs right past, and Chavez Ravine is just west...you can see Dodger Stadium’s lights. Perfect for a picnic or a place to exercise. Enjoy your local parks!

Awesome event this weekend real big beautiful park lots of space lots of green lots of history there and I really enjoyed the whole landscape and geography of the entire place! Great great place to bring the family friends and everyone else who wants to get out in the open green and see what a beautiful Park this place is! Always huge events here and I was fortunate enough to be part of one of them which was Porter robinson! One of the coolest experiences I've ever seen in my life! Electronica music is new to me and the memory will be forever here at this park the first time seeing this live performance with this type of music was all the reason to be excited!

Great place for exercising and having picnics. This place may not be the prettiest park but it's passable. This is a great place if u want to get a breath of fresh air. At this place you can put all your worries down and just daydream

Really enjoyed the kite festival (05/21/2022) it was the second year. A lot of people came out, there are nice public restrooms and portable restrooms too with hand washing stand too. There is a shake shack restaurant at the end (nearest to the metro station). There is parking on a dirt area in front, but there is plenty of parking on the street, we were lucky enough to find parking on the street within minutes.

This is my favorite park in L.A. I grew up in downtown and we called it the cornfields before it was redone. It wasn't as well planned out as today but still so much fun. Check it out!

After reading the reviews of our fellow Yelpers about this park, we have been wanting to come and take some pictures of the sunset of downtown LA. On Boxing Day ( a Canadian Holiday) we went to Highland Park Brewery in China Town and accidentally discovered this hidden gem which is right across from the brewery. We were so glad that we got there before the sunset as park would have closed at sunset. It looked like a lot of of families came out with their children and dogs to enjoy outdoor activities. Although it's located in DTLA, the park is vast. There is plenty of grass areas for children to run around and the dogs to catch their frisbees. At sunset time, there is a hill and a bridge where you can have a clear view of DTLA sunset. I snapped some photos of the sunset. It was nice to be out in the open.

Clean bathrooms, beautiful art, open spaces, friendly faces. Parking is limited, but finding parking in the industrial blocks across the street usually works out fine.

Saw an EDM show here. Entering and exiting were easy. It's close to a Metro station, which is convenient. China town is close by as well for eats and drinks after the show. I would see another here.

Omg I love this park! Such a little gem in DTLA! LA state historical park is a nice park with plenty of space; and I have to say, I really LOVE this location. It's not just spacious, the view is really good too. You get to see Dodger stadium and the skyline of DTLA. The sunset views over DTLA were truly beautiful! It’s also a great place for friends, families and doggies. Yes, doggie friendly! Bonus points: they just renovated in 2017, so everything looks pretty new. Tips: -There are 2 food and beverage options nearby; one is Cargo snack shack (it’s in the park) and another brewery called Highland park (across the street) All walkable! - Street food cinema event is held at this location -FREE PARKING on the street

Ample parking and multiple ways to get to this park (public transport, Uber, driving). They even added a new little snack shop that serves alcoholic drinks! Yes you heard that right ! Very well maintained with plenty of room for activities.

Love this park. Super clean. Friendly people. Restrooms clean. Parking available $2 per hour. Pet friendly. Walking trails. Lots of green space. Water fountain. Good for jogging and Yoga activities.

The Park was perfect for Vegandale LA. Best Vegan Festival to date. I bought 5 meals & they have made the best leftovers 😋. The park.was clean, clear for seeing the DJ, the walkway has great positive motivational sayings. Safest place to go is a Vegan event. Security made sure we felt great 👍🏼

This charming park just north of Chinatown has a wonderful view of downtown LA. While it seems a little sparse, there are plenty of paved walkways and lawn space for kids and pets to enjoy. At the time I went, it looked like several grass lots were being renovated, so esthetically it had room to improve.

It was a great experience overall, especially now that the park has been updated. It's kept-up and clean. Big enough to be a lot of fun, but small enough you won't lose your friends for half the evening. Just be patient with the parking situation, the later you arrive the further you'll be walking. Only a ¼ mile walk from the Metro station on the outside of ChinaTown, but you've got double wide, well-lit sidewalks, with plenty of other patrons walking back to the train in groups. I never felt like my safety was a concern and it's an easy way to avoid all the traffic leaving after the event. Give yourself a little extra time and it shouldn't be a big issue. It'll be a great night out with your friends. Lots of great picture areas also with unique views of Downtown LA, Chinatown & hills around Dodger Stadium.

Great family and pet friendly park. Nice gravel pathways for walking or jogging. Its paid parking ( starting at $2 for an hour) but street parking is available outside the park.

Great park, public bathrooms that are always clean and well kept. Tons of green grass and a lovely view of DTLA, especially at sunset. There are paved sidewalks but mostly gravel paths. It cost money to park inside the gate but street parking can be found at either end of the park. Great place to walk the dogs!

Best park on LA! So clean and spacious. I flew my drone out here. There’s a wonderful skyline view of dtla. Family friendly ! Deff recommend ❤️

Great place for a run or walk in the park and a great place for a family picnic. Dogs are well welcome and enjoy the long walks around the park. There are few idiots that take up the fresh air by smoking inside and around the park but other than that it is well worth your outdoor fun.

Amazing park with ample green space an inspiring story behind it. This is truly one of my favorite spots in LA for many reasons. LOCATION. views of the mtns, downtown, sounds of the train…grab a snack in Chinatown and enjoy it here. Tons of space and trees for shade. Perfect for lying down on a blanket, reading a book, etc whatever you fancy. Just west of the bridge in the park, there’s signs that tell the story of how it was established. They have a free audio tour by simply calling a phone number. It’s really informative and interesting. I love this place, and am honored to enjoy the space that many fought for a long time to establish.

Honestly one of my favorite parks in all of LA. A bit of a gem given that it's Chinatown adjacent. Unlike other parks, this one feels like a "city park" with a downtown skyline view and the metro gently passing by every so often. Lots of different pockets for a picnic with friends, and wide open spaces for walks with the pup or maybe some frisbee. Small restaurant to grab a bite or a beer, plus multiple public bathrooms, make this an A+ park my book.

I remember growing up near by and this being a rail yard. Through the work of community members coming together and doing what is right for their community, the dream of a local state park was formed. My family and I went for a walk and it was very nice. It was full of families flying their kites, riding bikes, picnicking, and just hanging out. Surrounded by California native landscape. Totally recommend if you are in the area.

The park provides you with a wonderful view of the city. The park itself is big compared to most LA parks and super modern. It's a great place to relax, go for a walk, picnic or have a hangout. Parking is super convenient.

The Healing arts event on May 20th was great!! Allison "Dela" de la cruz's installation was well done and moving.

Had a fantastic experience at the Prinavera Sound Festival on Sunday! A few new bands for me... and got to finally see: Amyl and the Sniffers, along with Arctic Monkeys!

Very clean and maintained park away from the busy part of Chinatown, but very close.

theres a bunch of people with no mask and no one says anything dont come to this park unless you want to get COVID. A bunch of gentrifiers not carrying about the neighborhood just themselves.

The park has different angles and different points of views however it seams was flat at the same time narrow walk ways and definitely limited parking spaces , for an event such pride month and ticket price could be more colorful and definitely divided by all family, youth and over 21+. They were more concern Bar booth then any other booths. It should be exclusive booth for non drinking alcohol & beer sections .. with fun and entrainment .not just selfie background pictures Again very narrow spaces and whatever you go Same thing . For a long waiting biggest performances even though timing was excellent for each performance . I did enjoy I did have fun . definitely I got tan, we miss the mist water spray... they were no fun games or culture from the beginning of time .how pride how became to be. For a new generations to come. ( Next be proud for the generations.. next show the real colors ,fun entrainment & games ) we always as general ticket holder provide our character and behavior to be. Wasn't provide the day. . Again honor the culture . It looks to me another fairy tail festival. . Yes I did enjoy and yes I did have fun. Your pride for generations to come.

Lots of room, close to rail, and a good amount of parking. Great spot to run, bring your dog (on a leash), or sit/lay out and enjoy some sun. Great addition to the area.

It was actually nice. But, it would have been perfect AF if I have gone during the sunset. And not the sunny evening.

It's a nice park with plenty of open space. Since it's pretty new the trees are still small so shade is somewhat limited. We went on a cool November day so it felt great! The picnic tables are on the right side of the park (park and go right and straight). If you're visiting, please keep your dogs on leash per local laws. There were a few that would come up even though our dog doesn't like other dogs. Help us keep both dogs safe!

Went here for a Kite Festival on Saturday 5/13/2023 and got to break out some of my bigger kites. The corridor where this park is located has the perfect amount of wind and the various knolls add to the experience. The Gold Line Railway runs right next to the park. Parking is always a factor to consider as the park has 2 lots and they fill up quickly; ended up finding street parking. Saw a gopher and a rabbit on the knoll that we set up our area at. Overall a really great day to fly kites and enjoy the weather.

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Great park for running and practice any sports.Love this place.If you have a dog you must go.

(Translated by Google) For the time being, I only drive by, and I haven’t really experienced the park’s equipment yet. I’m very sorry. (Original) 暫時只係開車經過，還沒有認真去體驗公園的設備，十分抱歉

its nice...

(Translated by Google) It is very good for walking. (Original) Está muy bien para caminar.

quiet and cute place to go for a job or do some exercises its a pleasant experience outside

Love it

Listed hours are incorrect as stated by security officer at gate.

Good for neighbor hood,

My best place in LA, really like it,

awesome!! We were on vacation and our kids needed a stop for a bit to play, this was the perfect spot, if we lived close we would visit all the time :D

Amazing park!! It is HUGE! I've had dates, picnics, training sessions and bike rides here. They have had concerts and outdoor movies here. With Chinatown finally getting upgraded I'm happy to see the full utilization of this park

Los Angeles State Historic Park (LASHP) is  within the Chinatown neighborhood of LA. Also known as the Cornfield, the former brownfield consists of a long open space between Spring Street and the tracks of the Metro Gold Line. Located outside the main commercial and residential area in the northeast portion of Chinatown, the area is adjacent and southeast of the Elysian Park neighborhood. This former site of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company's River Station (1876−1901) is considered the "Ellis Island of Los Angeles" where new arrivals from the east first disembarked. Corn leaking from train cars and sprouting along the tracks gave rise to the nickname The Cornfield. The 32-acre (13 ha) site was established as a California state park in 2001. It is also part of the overflow creek bed of the original LA river.

Clean and beautiful park.

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It's a great State Park!

Visited twice with summer camp kids. Water was a great temperature compared to other city

Brand new park!!😁

Love this place, came to fly kites with my nephews

Nice park..clean

Very nice place to do exercise.

I run here every other day and I love it, safe and clean.

Awesome

Plenty of parking. Fields and walking path are great

Big open space. We took our blankets and had a picnic. Wish there were more trees, so we could have some shade. Still, it is nice to enjoy the outdoors and still maintain social distance.

(Translated by Google) It is very clean and the plants are growing fast, there are bathrooms, a store, parking, and bridges for decoration. (Original) Es muy limpio y las plantas van creciendo rapido hay baños tienda parqueo y puentes para adorno

Great local park for us and our four legged fur-babies! Multiple walking paths for an experience like no other!

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Very nice park. Clean, new, pretty. Great view of DTLA.

I've never known LA has this such a beautiful park. It's very peaceful and cozy and it's perfect park for family picnic.

It seems is a really nice park but it was closed when we were about to go for a stroll. The closure is temporary.

Relaxing place to meditate hold meetings or exercise