Activities

Elysian Park. Though not Los Angeles’s biggest park—that honor belongs to Griffith Park—Elysian comes in second, and also has the honor of being the city’s oldest. It's also home to one of L.A.'s busiest and most beloved attractions, Dodger Stadium, the home field to the Los Angeles Dodgers. For this reason, baseball fans flock to this 600-acre park for tailgate parties. The rest of the time, however, Elysian Park serves as the Echo Park residents’ backyard, thanks to its network of hiking trails, picnic spaces, and public playgrounds. 929 Academy Rd., Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, 90012. www.laparks.org/park/elysian.