Take the time to walk around the dusty garden trails and rocky adventure areas of this Westlake-meets-Echo Park green space. But the real star here is its grassy central field, which boasts views of the Downtown skyline and a half-dozen dedicated picnic areas around its perimeter (including a particularly photogenic one atop a small hill).

This 10.5-acre park just outside of downtown features walking trails, streams, meadows and oak trees that offer plenty of shade for your picnic. (The park's tables and benches are currently off limits.) While you can't sit on the park's iconic bench (aka Tom's bench from 500 Days of Summer), you can still take in the views of the city skyline.