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Los Angeles State Historic Park — Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles State Historic Park in Los Angeles: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free entry.

Address1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (the park's own pages also show a 1315 N Spring St variant — flagged in the report)
HoursDaily 8am–sunset
PricesFree entry
Price notes32-acre open park next to Chinatown with downtown views (State Parks description); only parking is charged.
Age notesOpen lawns and skyline views suit all ages; the park publishes no official age guidance — Not confirmed.
BookingNo reservations for general visits.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — official accessibility provisions not fetched in this pass; grounds are flat lawn and paved paths.
ParkingMain lot $2/hour or $8/day; free street parking nearby (watch anti-gridlock zones) — per the park's official partner site
Hours in detailOpen daily 8 AM to sunset (official park partner site).
ParkingParking in the park's main lot is $2 per hour or $8 per day; free street parking exists nearby (watch no-parking and anti-gridlock zones). The park sits next to the Metro Gold (A) Line Chinatown station and about one mile from Los Angeles Union Station.
Official tipsDogs are welcome in the park and must stay leashed at all times.
Verified perk: California State Library Parks Pass — free vehicle day-use pass to borrowLibrary card holders can check out a free vehicle day-use pass at their local public library; valid for entry of one passenger vehicle (capacity up to 9) or one highway-licensed motorcycle at 200+ participating state park units. Loan period is set by the local library. Not valid for per-person entry or tour fees, boat use, camping, group use, special events or extra vehicles, or at units run by federal/local/private concessionaires — confirm this park is a participating unit before relying on it. (Entry to this park is already free; the pass covers its paid parking lot.)

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.