Few people are aware that the iconic concert venue is also a public park where visitors can walk around and exercise.
Renowned as a concert venue and the world's largest natural amphitheater, the Hollywood Bowl has hosted many top artists for the finest musical performances around. The summer season typically includes spectacular fireworks, classical, jazz, Latin salsa, and modern new age concerts. The Bowl is also home to a museum, children's festivals, and picnic areas.
Lesser known is that Hollywood Bowl is actually also a public park owned and operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. (During the pandemic, the Bowl has even functioned as a food distribution site, vote center, and a vaccine clinic serving thousands of Angelenos.) When the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other musicians are not performing on stage, the Hollywood Bowl is open to the public for recreation and exercise. In this article, James Bartlett offers a guide for walkers at the Bowl to make sure that they take in all of the interesting sights and sounds.
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