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	Griffith Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Griffith Park is a large public park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains.
		The park is laced with many hiking and equestrian trails deep within the mountains away from neighboring residential districts.
		Like most parks in Los Angeles County, vandalism, in the form of property destruction and tagging, by local gangs is a noticeable problem at Griffith Park.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Griffith_Park (1198 words)

	Griffith Park Hiking
		In 1882, Griffith settled in Los Angeles, and purchased a 4,071 acre portion of the Rancho Los Feliz, which stretched northward from the northern boundaries of the Pueblo de Los Angeles.
		Griffith Park stands today a monument to the dedicated vision of one man – Griffith Jenkins Griffith, Park Commission, civic philanthropist, advocate of parklands, and speaker of recreation for the health of Los Angeles.
		Griffith Park lies just west of the Golden State Freeway (I-5), roughly between Los Feliz Boulevard on the south and the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) on the north.
	www.etreking.com /eTreking/Pages/GriffithPark.html (2980 words)

	LA's Griffith Park
		Unruly and in places untamed, Griffith Park preserves the spirit and trappings of the West, from the miniature railroads that travel its hills and dales to the horseback riders who descend its dusty arroyos.
		At 4,107 acres, Griffith Park is also among the biggest municipal parks in America—big enough to swallow four Central Parks and still have room for dessert.
		Griffith Park is located in Los Angeles, at the junction of Highway 134 and Interstate 5.
	viamagazine.com /top_stories/articles/griffithpark06.asp (1052 words)

	GoCityKids Los Angeles \| Griffith Park
		Griffith Park is one of the few such spaces in LA. But beyond that role as the city's heart and soul, Griffith Park bears little resemblance to Central Park, the Boston Common, or Chicago's Lincoln Park.
		Griffith Observatory is a good first stop, for its views, its Planetarium, and for its trail maps, available for $2 in the Hall of Science.
		Griffith Park's main entrance is at Riverside Drive and Los Feliz Boulevard; take the Los Feliz Blvd. exit off the 5 Freeway, head west, and turn left on to Crystal Springs Drive, the Park's main thoroughfare.
	www.gocitykids.com /browse/attraction.jsp?id=5006 (1675 words)

	Griffith Park, Los Angeles
		This park, situated in the eastern part of the Santa Monica Mountains, and covering an area of 4,000 acres/1,620 hectares, is the biggest state park in California.
		In the park is the Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory and a planetarium, a Greek theater with 4,000 seats, a riding center created for the 1984 Olympic Games, golf courses and tennis courts and lots more.
		The park bears the name of its founder Griffith J. Griffith who donated the greater part of the parkland to the city in 1896.
	www.planetware.com /los-angeles/griffith-park-us-ca-gp.htm (140 words)

	Parks \| LAMountains.com
		When Colonel Griffith died July 7, 1919, he left a sizeable trust fund to complete the dreams he had for the park; specifically designating funds for the construction of a Greek amphitheater (the Greek Theatre, built in 1930) and an observatory and hall of science (Griffith Observatory and Planetarium, built in 1935).
		In case of emergency in the park, notify the Ranger Station at (213) 913-4688 or dial 911.
		Directions: Griffith Park lies just west of the Golden State Freeway (I-5), roughly between Los Feliz Boulevard on the south and the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) on the north.
	www.lamountains.com /parks.asp?parkid=74 (635 words)

	PreserveLA - Historic Preservation in Los Angeles - Griffith Park Master Plan
		Speaking of Griffith Park, the City of Los Angeles is currently underway with the public comment period on a new Griffith Park Master Plan, which is in draft form.
		The draft document was released earlier this summer, and a 'Griffith Park Master Plan Working Group' assembled in July to provide input and complete a package of revision recommendations for the draft Plan over the course of the next 6 months.
		Colonel Griffith was a strong proponent of the City Beautiful Movement, a progressive-era social movement that used the creation of parks to regulate development and improve the quality of life for urban citizens.
	www.preservela.com /archives/000570.html (1529 words)

	The Griffith Park Search for Jean Spangler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Because the purse was discovered on the left side of the road, it would suggest that it had been tossed from the driver's side of a vehicle heading up the hill.
		This in itself suggesting that Spangler's body might be somewhere in the park.
		As with Griffith Park and the Spangler case, Washington authorities made adament claims that a full and thorough search of Rock Creek had been conducted at the time of Chandra's disappearance.
	www.geocities.com /welkerlots/jean2.htm (278 words)

	Griffith Park
		he Griffith Observatory is unquestionably one of LA's icons, a domed Art Deco monument to science and a perennial favorite of Hollywood filmmakers, who have made its PWA Moderne silhouette know to most everyone.
		Just after the turn of the century, Griffith offered $700,000 to the city to build the observatory and theater on the nearby parkland he had previously donated.
		Although convicted of attempted murder, Griffith only spent a year in prison, and it wasn't until 1919, after his death, that LA finally took his money and later built the observatory and, later, an amphitheater, now known as the Greek Theatre.
	www.rajuabju.com /latours/griffithpark.htm (316 words)

	Griffith Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This 4,000-acre park is the nation's largest urban wilderness area, with sage and manzanita-covered hills in which deer, coyote and quail roam.
		Griffith gave the land to the city of Los Angeles in 1896.
		City leaders were scandalized by Griffith's behavior; they refused to accept the money he offered to construct an observatory until after his death in 1898.
	afgen.com /griffith.html (361 words)

	Welcome To Griffith Park Golf Shop
		Griffith Park is the largest municipal park and urban wilderness
		Griffith Park is which course to play first.
		Griffith Park is conveniently located off the 5 Freeway and Los Feliz Blvd. Call for further assistance.
	www.griffithparkgolfshop.com (261 words)

	Griffith Park Survey
		Presently, Griffith Park wildlife - the animals that live in the open spaces in the Park - have few protected water sources.
		Griffith Park wildlife live in a closed ecosystem with no natural streams, ponds, or springs, and are dependent on a yearly average rainfall of 14.05 inches falling in the six-month November-April period.
		In August, the board of the Franklin Hills Residents Association approved a motion to support the installation of one Drinker in Griffith Park, and establishing a study group to determine its' utility for Park wildlife.
	www.gmrnet.com /DrinkerSurvey.html (422 words)

	Griffith Park
		Situated in the eastern Santa Monica Mountain range, the Park's elevations range from 384 to 1625 feet above sea level with climates varying from semiarid chaparral foothills to forested valleys.
		Today's Griffith Park offers numerous family attractions, an assortment of educational and cultural institutions, and miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, and provides visitors an ideal environment for enjoyable recreation activities.
		Born in Glamorganshire, South Wales, Griffith emigrated to the United States in 1865, eventually, making a personal fortune in California gold mine speculation.
	www.laavenue.com /griffith.htm (268 words)

	GGPNC --Griffith Park Master Plan Working Group
		Part II is entitled “The Existing Natural Environment” and describes the Park setting, different types of vegetation found in the Park, and the variety of mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles and birds in the Park.
		Griffith Superintendent Vicki Israel announced the upcoming community meeting for the Griffith Observatory will be held on November 21 at 3:00 p.m.
		Israel is the superintendent to the newly formed Griffith Region which includes management of all operations as well as oversight and planning responsibilities of Griffith Park, Runyon Canyon, the Wattles Mansion, and maybe Yucca and Las Palmas parks.
	ggpnc.org /gg_gparkworkinggrp.html (5751 words)

	Griffith Park Fire, October 3, 1933
		These men were in Griffith Park because of a governmental partnership designed to help the nation muddle through its economic collapse.
		The 3,784 workers in Griffith Park on Oct. 3, 1933 were split into 108 squads, most having 50 to 80 men.
		At 2:10, Griffith Park Golf Professional Bobby Ross said he and several companions spotted smoke arising from a nearby hill as they stood at the first tee.
	www.lafire.com /famous_fires/331003_GriffithParkFire/100333_GriffithPark.htm (4192 words)

	Griffith Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The largest municipal park in the US covers over 3000 acres in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.
		The Observatory has appeared in many films perhaps the most famous being "Rebel Without A Cause" starring James Dean The knife fight scene was filmed here and there is a bust and plaque of James Dean commemorating this at the outside steps.
		The park also contains; The LA Zoo, Gene Autry Museum, 28 tennis courts, 4 golf courses, miniature railway and merry go rounds for small children plus plenty of convenient parking.
	www.hollywoodusa.co.uk /FilmLocations/griffithpark.htm (165 words)

	Griffith Park Master Plan, Coyotes, Wildlife, Native Plants
		The 2nd draft of the Griffith Park Master Plan as prepared by Melendrez Design Partners (now simply called Melendrez) was delivered to City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and Councilmember Tom LaBonge, (Council District 4) in October, 2004.
		Both Griffith Park stakeholders and users quickly decided that there was too much emphasis on development, unnecessary change, and "branding" the Park as a Disney-like destination.
		The Draft of the Griffith Park Master Plan was presented to the public on March 30, 2005.
	www.gmrnet.com /MasterPlan.html (1985 words)

	Save Griffith Park
		Preserve L.A. The coalition to Save Griffith Park is a big tent open to everyone who loves the Park.
		Sign and mail the attached Griffith Park Urban Wilderness Petition to Griffith Park Master Plan, Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks, 3900 Chevy Chase Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039.
		Sign the Griffith Park Urban Wilderness Petition at one of these local merchants.
	www.savegriffithpark.org (481 words)

	Official Site: Griffith Observatory Los Angeles, CA
		Welcome to Griffith Observatory, a beloved icon of Los Angeles and world leader in public astronomy.
		Griffith Observatory offers exciting shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, public telescopes, and observing and astronomy exhibits.
		We strongly recommend accessing the parking lot from the north (either from Victory Blvd or off the 5 freeway) rather than from Los Feliz Boulevard (which would put you into the Festival of Lights traffic).
	www.griffithobs.org (274 words)

	Griffith Park Horse Rentals - Los Angeles LA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Griffith Park Horse Rentals - Los Angeles LA We have all the right qualities… love for our horses, friendly staff and experienced trail guides.
		We also have free paved parking and well maintained restrooms.Beginners, individuals and groups are welcome.
		Located just north of Griffith Park, we lead all of our rides into Griffith Park and back via trails.
	www.griffithparkhorses.com /index.html (250 words)

	Save Griffith Park: Public Meetings
		Is the north end of the Park abutting Forest Lawn and Mt. Sinai cemeteries "heavily urbanized?" Is the eastern side of the Park, between the L.A. River wildlife corridor and the golf courses "heavily urbanized?" Obviously not.
		But those who seek to commercialize the Park keep inventing ever more dubious reasons for hardscaping the Park-- heavily urbanizing it in the process.
		The City's parks are there to provide a service, much as are the City's Police and Fire departments, and libraries.
	savegriffithpark.org /meetings.html (369 words)

	Griffith Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Griffith Park Update – On March 30 the City of Los Angeles Griffith Park Resource Board held a meeting presenting the draft 25-year Griffith Park Master Plan.
		However, the process has thus far failed to consider the needs and wants of the whole Los Angeles citizenry including central and east side residents who would like to ride local trails.
		City officials, the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Griffith Parks Resource Board and the consultants, Melendrez Associates, continue to be swayed by a particular interest group, and do not appear to want to provide trail recreation opportunities to local bicyclists.
	www.corbamtb.com /website/html-hotspots/GriffithPark.html (188 words)

	Hiking in Griffith Park
		It is here where I recognize that Griffith Park's open space, even more than its fine attractions, is what makes it unique among urban parks.
		Although the trails are busiest during the summer, I enjoy hiking the most in the winter when the air is crisp, the views are endless and the trails are virtually empty.
		Personal security is also an issue, but not nearly so much as people who don't hike in the park think it is. I've hiked about 7,500 miles in Griffith Park, over a third of it alone, and have had no problems.
	english.glendale.cc.ca.us /hiking.html (802 words)

	Bust of James Dean / Griffith Park Observatory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Griffith Park Observatory has placed a large bronze bustof James Dean just outside the domed building (on the sidewalk to the west of the main lawn).
		Later, the parking lot outside the Observatory is the scene of a phaser shoot-out between those same two crew members and an agent of ruthless mogul 'Henry Starling' (played by
		The Griffith Park Observatory is located atop Mount Hollywood, and can be reached by taking either Vermont Avenue or Fern Dell Drive to their northernmost end.
	www.seeing-stars.com /Immortalized/JamesDean.shtml (933 words)

	griffith park - los angeles outdoors - gusto!
		Griffith Park is like L.A. itself, sprawling and diversified with no defined center.
		The largest municipal park in the U.S. with some 4,000 acres, Griffith Park can’t be explored on foot.
		Also within the park are both the terrific Museum of the American West, which pays tribute to cowboy culture and movie westerns, and the Los Angeles Zoo.
	www.gusto.com /california/losangeles/outdoors/griffithpark-A404598.html (316 words)

	magazineUSA.com - Los Angeles, California, USA - Griffith Park
		With over 4,107 acres (1.662 ha) of natural terrain covered with California oak trees, wild sage and manzanita, Griffith Park is the largest municipal park and urban wilderness area in the United States.
		The Griffith Observatory was a showcase location for the famed 1950s film, Rebel Without a Cause.
		A larger-than-life statue of Colonel Griffith J. Griffith is located at the Los Feliz/Riverside entrance to the Park.
	www.magazineusa.com /cityguide/ca_losangeles/c_hw_griffith.asp (567 words)

	Griffith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Griffith J. Griffith, donated land for Griffith Park in Los Angeles
		Griffith, Indiana, a town in Northwest Indiana, and suburb of Chicago
		Griffith Park, a large park in Los Angeles, California
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Griffith (192 words)

	Travel for Kids: Los Angeles: Griffith Park
		Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round –; This is a classic carousel, in operation for over 60 years.
		You can rent horses at Griffith Park Horse Rentals, at the LA Equestrian Center, (ages 6 and up, you have to be 4 ft. tall) or Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables, (7 years and older) 3400 North Beachwood Dr.
		A nice hike for older kids is the trail from Griffith Observatory to Fern Dell, or the Mt. Hollywood trail.
	www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/California/Los_Angeles/griffith.htm (979 words)

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