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1. Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
- Acres of art
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Beverly Hills/Westside
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2. Descanso Gardens
- Get Back to Nature
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3. Exposition Park Rose Garden
- More than 20,000 rose bushes
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- South Central/Compton
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4. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
- Little bit of Japan in Long Beach
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Long Beach/South Bay
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5. Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
- Eight shaded acres of vegetation
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Beverly Hills/Westside
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6. Echo Park
- The echo of silence
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Los Feliz/Silver Lake/Echo Park
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7. Lacy Park
- Private park in San Marino
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley
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8. UCLA, Hannah Carter Japanese Garden
- Kyoto-style garden
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- Beverly Hills/Westside
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9. Sycamore Grove Park
- Century-old park
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- Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley
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10. Furman Park
- Fresh air
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The Best of NileGuide
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Although Los Angeles is not replete with public spaces, the parks here are unique and make great destinations. Outdoor areas here range from large scenic areas like Griffith Park and Franklin Park to dedicated botanical gardens like those at the Huntington Library. The climate and environment in the Southland make a trip to the park or garden a refreshing experience; remember to bring a hat in the summer! If you want something a little more strenuous, there are a number of mountains ranges nearby for hiking and exploring.
