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Free Things to Do in Glassell Park

A hilly northeast-LA neighborhood along the river — pocket parks, the Bowtie riverfront and Mount Washington views.

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About Glassell Park

Glassell Park climbs the hills of northeast LA between the LA River and Mount Washington. Its free spaces include neighborhood parks, the emerging Bowtie riverfront parcel along the river, and quiet hillside streets with eastside views.

Increasingly creative and walkable along Eagle Rock Boulevard and Fletcher, it sits within easy reach of the river path, Cypress Park and the Verdugo foothills.

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What's here

Parks26Trails7Playgrounds6Skate Parks4Outdoor Gyms2Food1Cemeteries1Food Assistance1Libraries1Rec Centers1

Free places in Glassell Park

Frequently asked: free things to do in Glassell Park

What are the best free things to do in Glassell Park?

Visit the neighborhood pocket parks, walk the Bowtie riverfront parcel along the LA River, and take in the hillside views — all free.

What is the Bowtie?

The Bowtie is a former rail yard along the LA River in Glassell Park being turned into riverfront open space, free to visit.

Is Glassell Park near the LA River?

Yes — Glassell Park sits along the LA River in northeast LA, with riverfront access at the Bowtie parcel.

Are there free events nearby?

Yes. Nearby northeast LA neighborhoods host free events. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

Atwater Village46Elysian Valley57Elysian Heights54Mount Washington57Cypress Park71Franklin Hills56Glendale52Eagle Rock28