Griffith may get all of the attention, but Kenneth Hahn is impressive in both size and topography for a park in the middle of the Westside. The Culver City-area park contains a lotus pond and fishing lake, but the urban oasis really establishes itself with over seven miles of walking and hiking trails through the Baldwin Hills, with views of almost every corner of the L.A. Basin.

Kenneth Hahn is a surprisingly green and spacious park, especially considering its location in the urban area. It’s popular for family activities and for casual exercise including hiking. Trails from short to long can take you through a shady grove with a little waterfall, or up on sunny hilltops with 360-degree views.

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is a surprisingly green and spacious park, especially considering its location in the urban area. It’s a popular place for family activities and casual exercise, but runners will enjoy the dirt trails that extend beyond the main use areas. The convenient access and quality terrain make it one of the best places for a trail in the city.

"This is just a beautiful park to hang out and picnic. I like the top section of the park. They have a nice waterfall and it’s right in the heart of L.A."

"I used to come up here a lot just to work out. This is a dope park in LA where, you know, it doesn’t cost to come here to work out. So, if you wanna get your reps in or your run in, you can do that at no cost. And then it’s beautiful because it got this beautiful view right here along next to this Martin Luther King Jr. monument. It just feels like home when I come here because it’s always an open space."

"My father used to take my sisters and I here when I was a child. I always felt like it was the biggest park in the world. It is pretty big and it contains some of the flyest views of the city in it. I go there often to train and re-set mentally. These days there is even a fruit truck at the top of the hill to greet you with fresh fruit after a workout.”

Kenneth Hahn is a surprisingly green and spacious park, especially considering its location in the urban area. It’s a popular place for family activities and casual exercise, but runners will enjoy the dirt trails that extend beyond the main use areas. Try running a big loop that covers both sides of the ridge, and you'll earn elevated views in every direction over the city.