Where to Picnic in the Park Around Town

What better way to enjoy a warm summer day than with a picnic in the park? Luckily for you, there are plenty to be found in SoCal. We are sharing our favorite spots for a bite to eat with nature abound in this week’s blog, so read on!

ROXBURY MEMORIAL PARK

Location: 471 S Roxbury Dr. | Beverly Hills

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Roxbury Memorial Park encompasses more than 11 acres of green space. The park has a community center that offers a number of recreational activities. Aside from that, the vibrant and perfectly maintained park serves as an excellent choice for a relaxed picnic.

BARNSDALL ART PARK

Location: 4804 Hollywood Blvd. | Los Angeles

If you happen to love architecture and the outdoors, the Barnsdall Art park may be the best park for you. As one of our favorite parks for picnicking, the lush greenery is also home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. Enjoy breathtaking views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign at the Barnsdall Art Park.

WILL ROGERS STATE HISTORIC PARK

Location: 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd. | Pacific Palisades

For those that are local, the name Will Roger’s has become synonymous with LA. As the first mayor of Beverly Hills, it should come as no surprise that the famed actor became “America’s most beloved citizen.” The 359 acres of Will Roger’s State Park, once the ranch of the Hollywood legend, now bodes as a cherished city park gem. A state historical park, the land has become home to LA’s only Polo field and a true local favorite. Take in the California sun at Will Roger’s State Park and enjoy a bit of SoCal history.

CALABASAS CREEK PARK

Location: 23527 Calabasas Rd. | Calabasas

Travel back to the Victorian era in this quaint community park that brims with old-fashioned charm. Calabasas Creek Park maybe lasts on our list of the top parks for picnicking, but we’re ranking it as just as enjoyable as the rest. Along with featuring one of the two creeks in the area, the park is also home to the Leonis Adobe Museum. See the home of Leonis Adobe, Plummer House, and even a recreated Chumash village, all at Calabasas Creek Park!

LAKE BALBOA PARK

Location: 6300 Balboa Blvd. | Van Nuys

Blooming with stunning cherry blossom trees alongside a tranquil lake, Lake Balboa serves as the perfect picnic spot. Whether you pack a light snack or a full spread, you’ll love sitting lakeside as a bevy of geese floats by. If you want to change up your setting, take a stroll through the park’s Japanese Tea Garden. You can even rent a swan paddle boat to take out on the lake if you’re feeling adventurous.