Which is bigger Central Park or Griffith Park?

In 1910, after his release from San Quentin State Prison, Griffith wrote a book about parks and open space. The park grew to more than 4,300 acres of green space, five times bigger than Central Park in New York City and just a little smaller than all eight of London's royal parks added together.



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The park covers 4,310 acres (1,740 ha) of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America. It is the second-largest city park in California, after Mission Trails Preserve in San Diego, and the 11th-largest municipally-owned park in the United States.

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At over 4300 acres, Griffith Park is four times the size of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and more than five times the size of Central Park in New York! And it's a lot more rugged than those parks, too. Hike to Cahuenga Peak, the highest point in the park.

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This 1,625-foot peak is a star of Griffith Park with panoramic views that can be reached from Griffith Observatory on a steep 1.4-mile hike or a scenic 2.65-mile trek and from lower in the park in Western Canyon for a hike of around 4.2 miles.

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Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At around 1,300 acres it is bigger than Central Park in New York.

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Most visitors are surprised by the sheer size of Golden Gate Park, which is 20% larger than New York City's Central Park, consisting of over 1,017 acres of land.

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Such dimensions make the park larger than Vatican city and almost six times larger than Monaco.

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Phoenix Park - Europe's largest park.

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Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a manmade wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited, with over 25 million guests per year.

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Most park areas and facilities in Griffith Park are open, including trails and golf courses. Griffith Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Road parking and lots are open.

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This Griffith Park hiking trail is difficult as it's long and it has two different ~500 feet ascents along the way. This is best done when prepared for hours of outdoor exposure and fitness levels that are able to hike this distance. Pack food and enjoy the benches with city views at Dante's View.

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