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Next door to the world-class Los Angeles Zoo and botanical gardens is the Autry National Center, a museum devoted to western history. Between the zoo, the gardens and the museum there is a full day of activities....if you have the stamina.
A lovely, small ring set up for children to ride ponies at a reasonable price. Why not go for a ride on the Southern Railroad when you're done?
Try horseback riding at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, one of the best equine facilities in Southern California. It's a great place to rent, pet or watch horses.
This newly opened park has playgrounds, a soccer field, and a nature walk where you can see across the railroad tracks to the river.
The Audubon Center at Debs Park is a peaceful in-city retreat where the whole family can congregate and explore. Learn about birds via hands-on displays and educational events or take a half-mile hike to a quaint pond atop the ridge of Debs Park.
Plans for an urban park are in the works here at Compton Creek. The city of Compton recently purchased this land and plans to nurture its development into a regional garden.
The Los Angeles River winds through L.A. County for 51 miles, running to the Long Beach Harbor. The harbor is a major point of commercial trade and a recreational center.
These easy bike paths for kids and adults take you around the mouth of the Long Beach harbor where the Los Angeles River drains into the Pacific. These paths are also convenient for skateboarding, rollerblading, running and walking.
Twenty-seven bridges currently span the LA River, from its origin in San Fernando Valley to its terminus in Long Beach. These structures constitute one of…
The Los Angeles River Center and Gardens is the headquarters for many governmental agencies and non-profits, including FoLAR and the LA River Revitalization Corp. The River Center, which features lush landscaping, fountains, and a mini-park, is open e...
Arroyo Seco Creek Bike Path The joys of this serene, shaded four-mile jaunt more than offset its patchwork quality. The route traverses a wonderful city…