Holmby Park
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in the affluent neighborhood of Holmby Hills in Los Angeles, California, Holmby Park offers a tranquil and scenic escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
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The park boasts over 13 acres of lush greenery, picnic areas, walking paths, tennis courts, and playgrounds, making it an ideal destination for families, nature lovers, and sports enthusiasts.
One of the park's main attractions is the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club, which is open to the public and offers a unique and relaxing pastime. The lawn bowling greens are also home to several tournaments and competitions throughout the year.
Holmby Park is also home to the famous Playboy Mansion, which was once owned by Hugh Hefner. While the mansion itself is not open to the public, it is a popular spot for photo opportunities and has become a cultural icon.
Another notable feature of the park is the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, which showcases a collection of contemporary sculptures by renowned artists such as Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Joan Miró.
Visitors to Holmby Park can also enjoy stunning views of the nearby Santa Monica Mountains and the iconic Hollywood Sign.
The best time to visit Holmby Park is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and the park's vegetation is in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round and offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustling streets.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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