Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Baldwin Hills
A hilltop community with one of LA's biggest urban parks — Kenneth Hahn's trails, lakes and panoramic city views.
Free events near Baldwin Hills
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
About Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills rises south of the city, home to the sprawling Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area with its trails, fishing lake, lawns and some of the best free panoramic views in Los Angeles. The Baldwin Hills Recreation Center and Rancho Cienega add more free space.
The Stocker corridor and the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook nearby round out a neighborhood unusually rich in free outdoor recreation.
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Free places in Baldwin Hills
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Jim Gilliam Recreational and Senior Center
Parks
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Jim Gilliam Recreational and Senior Center
Parks
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Rancho Cienega Sports Center Park
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Skate Park
Skate Parks · near transit
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Baldwin Hills Recreation Center
Rec Centers · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Baldwin Hills Recreation Center
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Los Angeles Public Library - Baldwin Hills Branch
Libraries · near transit
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La Brea Greenbelt
Parks
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Boy Scout Trail
Trails
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La Brea Green Belt
Preserves
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints
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City View Trail
Trails
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Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" Memorial
Landmarks
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Grove
Gardens
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Preserves
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Autumn's Peak
Viewpoints
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Michael and Eliana's Inspiration Point
Viewpoints
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms · near transit
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Vineyard Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Western Ridgeline Trail
Trails
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Kenneth Hahn State Rec Area
Trails
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Vineyard Recreation Center
Parks · near transit
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Vineyard Recreation Center
Rec Centers · near transit
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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La Brea Loop
Trails
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Christine's Point
Viewpoints
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Diane's Trail
Trails
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Bowl Loop
Trails
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Native Plant Garden
Gardens
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Forest Trail
Trails
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Park to Playa Trail Alternate
Trails
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Parks
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Kenneth Hahn Unk2
Trails
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Japanese Garden Loop
Trails
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YMCA Crenshaw Family
Rec Centers · near transit
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Westside Neighborhood Park
Parks · near transit
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California Dreaming Wall
Public Art · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Westside Neighborhood Park
Parks · near transit
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms · near transit
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Kenneth Hahn Unk4
Trails
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Crenshaw Hills Certified Farmers' Market
Food · near transit
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Citizen Seeds
Public Art
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Kenneth Hahn Unk5
Trails
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
Frequently asked: free things to do in Baldwin Hills
What are the best free things to do in Baldwin Hills?
Hike the trails and visit the lake at the Kenneth Hahn recreation area, take in the panoramic city views, and use the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center — all free.
Is the Kenneth Hahn recreation area free?
It's free to enter on foot; the main vehicle gate charges a small parking fee. The trails, lawns and lake are free to enjoy.
Where are the best views in Baldwin Hills?
The Kenneth Hahn overlooks and the nearby Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook offer some of the widest free city views in LA.
Are there free events in Baldwin Hills?
Yes. Free programs happen at the recreation areas. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.