Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Mount Washington
A wooded hilltop in northeast LA — Elyria Canyon's wildflower trails, hidden staircases and Arroyo views.
Free events near Mount Washington
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
About Mount Washington
Mount Washington is a steep, leafy hilltop neighborhood in northeast LA, laced with public staircases and home to Elyria Canyon Park, a pocket of native wildflowers, oak woodland and trails. It's a quiet, green retreat above the Arroyo Seco.
Winding lanes, hidden viewpoints and the canyon's seasonal blooms make it one of the eastside's best free spots for a hillside walk.
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Free places in Mount Washington
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Elyria Canyon Park
Parks
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Elyria Canyon Trail
Trails
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Elyria Canyon Park
Parks
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Elyria Canyon Park
Preserves
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Rainbow Canyon Park
Parks · near transit
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Los Angeles Public Library - Cypress Park Branch
Libraries
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Carlin Smith Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center
Rec Centers · near transit
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Ganymede Drive
Trails
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Moon Canyon Park
Parks
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Moon Canyon Park
Preserves
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Loma Lada Community Park
Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Cypress Recreation Center
Rec Centers
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North Figueroa Street
Trails · near transit
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Cypress Park Recreation Center
Parks
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Greayer's Oak Park
Parks · near transit
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Greayer's Oak Park
Parks · near transit
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Woodside Triangle
Parks · near transit
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Riverdale Minipark
Parks
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Lummis Park
Parks · near transit
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Charles F. Lummis Home
Parks · near transit
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Heidelberg Park
Parks
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Ramona Hall Community Center
Rec Centers · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Rio de Los Angeles State Park
Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms · near transit
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Rio de Los Angeles State Park
Parks
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Jardin del Rio Community Garden
Community Gardens
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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River Garden Park
Parks · near transit
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River Garden Park Trail
Trails · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Montecito Heights Recreation Center
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Sycamore Grove Park
Parks · near transit
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Steelhead Park
Parks
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Arroyo Seco
Parks · near transit
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Montecito Heights Recreation Center
Rec Centers · near transit
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Los Angeles River Center and Gardens
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Heritage Square Park and Museum
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Los Angeles River & Trail
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Sycamore Grove Park
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds
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The Paseo
Trails
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Oso Park
Parks
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Oso Park
Parks
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Cleland Avenue Bicentennial Park
Parks
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Cleland Avenue Bicentennial Park
Parks
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North Paseo Drive
Trails
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Egret Park
Parks
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Mount Olympus Park
Preserves · near transit
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Lacy Street Neighborhood Park
Parks · near transit
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Lacy Street Neighborhood Park
Parks · near transit
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Scrub Jay Trail
Trails · near transit
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Montecito Heights Open Space
Parks
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Butterfly Loop Trail
Trails · near transit
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Confluence Park
Parks · near transit
Frequently asked: free things to do in Mount Washington
What are the best free things to do in Mount Washington?
Hike Elyria Canyon Park's wildflower trails, climb the hidden public staircases, and find the hilltop viewpoints — all free.
Is Elyria Canyon Park free?
Yes — Elyria Canyon Park, with its native plant trails and oak woodland, is free and open to the public.
Are there staircases in Mount Washington?
Yes — the steep neighborhood is known for its network of public staircases connecting its winding streets, free to walk.
Are there free events nearby?
Yes. Nearby northeast LA neighborhoods host free events. The list on this page updates with current ones.