O'Melveny Park (Los Angeles, California)

USA / California / San Fernando / Los Angeles, California / Sesnon Boulevard, 17300
 park, recreation area / ground, hiking, trail, panoramic view, trailhead, picnic area, nature conservation park / area
The 672 acre of land comprising O'Melveny Park was purchased in 1941 by
attorney John O'Melveny and his wife Corinne. They named it the C.J. Ranch, and used it for growing citrus fruit, grazing cattle, and raising prize-winning bulldogs.
In 1976, O'Melveny arranged for the land to be deeded to the City for use as a park.
TRAILS MAP LINK: www.lamountains.com/maps/eastRiceMDAOSNewhall.pdf
The trails are popular with both hikers and equestrians.
Some three dozen picnic tables are spread out on the east side of the meadow area, most of them being well shaded by pines, sycamores and eucalyptus.
The public convenience has rudimentary, but servicable, flush toilets.
There is no admission charge.
Park hours are sunrise to sunset.
PARK LINK: www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=626
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Melveny_Park
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Coordinates:   34°18'46"N   118°31'2"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago