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North Hollywood Park
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11 reviews for North Hollywood Park
Scout's Honor.
North Hollywood Park has come a long way the last decade or so. What once was a crime filled patch of grass located in North Hollywood proper has turned a new leaf and become a vital community asset. What once was a meeting spot for many of the local gangs is now a clean, vibrant and family friendly treasure for all the local residents. I've seen the changes and I've seen the improvements. All I can say is that North Hollywood Park is now, truly, a local gem.
For most people the important aspects of a community park are cleanliness and safety. I'm here to tell you, you won't be disappointed. The park is litter free for the most part and it's kept this way with help from the trashcans that dot the track that circles the park. I guess I'd be remiss if I also didn't mention the city and the great job they do in helping to keep the trashcans from overflowing. Amenities are plentiful as there are well-kept restrooms located on the North side of the park as well as a workout area with various exercise fixtures. On any day of the week you can find people doing sit ups, push ups, chin ups, etc. after taking a warm up run around the track.
The dirt track itself is what most people that visit the park use. It completely circles the park on all sides and is also well-maintained. Recently, a local Eagle Scout decided to measure out mile increments (3 miles total) on a map of the park and put this map on the corner of the park at Magnolia Blvd. and Tujunga Avenue. For a runner, like myself, this kind act was immensely appreciated. In addition, the city recently added solar powered lights that light the track near the back of the park, where it can get kind of dark as the sun sets. Another valued act that impacts the park in a positive fashion. Our tax dollars at work...in "green" fashion.
While most of the BBQ fixtures are located across Magnolia Blvd. (North Hollywood Library side) where the park continues, there is no reason why you can't bring your own grill to the park and get your BBQ on. There is ample space and and all sorts of shade to help you make that perfect summer day last well into the evening.
North Hollywood Park has been through a lot and in it's latest incarnation, it's giving back to the local community. I'm just happy to live near it.
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Two more things you should know about this park...
1) If you're gonna run/walk/whatever on the path, don't wear your brand new running shoes...they'll get super dirty!
2) The ratio of creepy guys to hot guys is pretty even :) It's especially nice when you spot the latter running or playing soccer or doing something else that's endearingly outdoorsy...
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1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/1/2008 First to Review
Just adjacent to the NoHo arts district, this park is like a little oasis in my neck of the woods.… Read more »
This is the perfect place for a power walk or running. No one bothers you & it is a pleasant spot. A nice oval dirt trail/path with lots of grass & trees in the middle. It is almost a mile all the way around...so a few spins around & your done. Yes...the 170 Frwy is right there...but it is no big deal because you can't really see it because of the grass & trees.
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I like this park bc it is big enough for lots of ppl. I started a boot camp here and really enjoy this park. The parking kind of stinks, but once you figure out where there are spaces it is easy greasey...
Question: Does anyone have information about the distance around the different trails and all? I can't find anything!!
Its a nice little spot close to me where I can bring my dog and chill or if I dont feel like hitting the gym and running on the hamster wheel, I can run around the track. Although it's near the freeway, you barely notice it. I have a great time with the pooch, she loves to chase the squirrels and jump up and down at the base of the trees, its hilarious. Even though it's not that big, it's sufficient to be in a park environment without the charade of going to Runyon with the parking. Not too shabby.
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It's hard to beat a wide open space, conducive to running around. There are fields for soccer, football, courts for basketball, trails for jogging, and it's convenient to the North Hollywood/Studio City/Valley Village area. The only bummer is that the 170 runs along the west side, so it's probably not the best place for your lungs... but honestly, where in LA is?
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This "park" is one of the worst I have come across thus far. First of all it is surrounded by a highway and three heavily traveled streets so you suck in massive amounts of car exaust as you are trying to exercise. It is nothing more than an uneven dirt trail that is full of gross fat man that stare and suck their teeth at you as you run/walk by. Also, lots of homeless people that urinate on the ground so you get to breathe in the smell of urine along with the pollution. I honestly cannot understand how this park could get 5 stars? I guess everyones standards of nice are quite different.
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Perfect. I play bocce ball every Sunday I can. Plenty of room for soccer games, football games and me to play a traveling game of bocce(which takes up some space). I have brought a portable grill and ended up having an impromptu party. I don't frequent the other side, but it have tennis courts a roller rink, swimming pool and plenty of picnic areas. So enjoy, get out and walk the path around the park, enjoy the sunshine, I'm pretty sure it won't kill you.
I really like this park; the one closer to my house is just not as interesting. Power-walking around it during my lunch breaks gives me peace and calm. Seeing all sorts of different people using it makes me feel good too. L.A. definitely needs more parks. Sure it's next to the freeway, but it really doesn't bother me that much. Homeless people need a place to rest too and as long as they're not bothering me, it's all good. I also love seeing all the little fat squirrels. But yes, wear old, comfy shoes.
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Garbage cans line the trails (one will never be out of your sight, which is good if you have to throw something away, but an eye-sore otherwise) and the roar of the traffic passing by on the 170 adds nothing to the ambience. But hey, what do you expect? In LA, it's the unwanted, unprofitable or otherwise unusable plots of land that are turned over to the public good.
I totally agree with stephanie, she took all the words right out of my mouth. They often have festivals here too on some weekends. the park is really clean and you can run into noho friends!
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