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Debs Park

Visit Us at the Audubon Center at Debs Park

Planning to stop by? Here are some things to know!
Photo: Mike Fernandez/Audubon
Opening Hours and Location

4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Open Today 8:00am - 4:00pm

Parking and Directions
Meet the Birds of Debs
Upcoming Events
Facility Rentals

First Time Visiting Us?

If you are visiting for the first time, check the links above for a quick glance at some of the essential information, along with what to expect when you arrive. Please note, no dogs are allowed inside the Center grounds as their scent disturbs our local wildlife.

Hours of Operation

Admission

Admission to the Audubon Center at Debs Park is always FREE and no reservations are required for general visits. 

However, if you are planning to visit with a group of 10 or more, please head over to our Contact Us page and provide the following information:

  • Group name

  • Number of participants

  • Desired date (Thursdays to Sundays) & time of visit 

  • Point of contact name & contact info

  • Let us know if you would like to borrow any exploration materials (binoculars, magnifying glasses, etc) for your adventure here!

A Center staff will welcome you and help orient your group when you arrive. Please note that this is not a guided tour option.

Parking at the Center

Parking lot hours are until 4:00PM PST and the lower parking entrance gate will close after. If you are looking to hike the park afterhours, please park along Griffin Ave. Overnight parking is not allowed in the lot. 

Please note that spaces are limited. If the lot is full, you can park along Griffin Ave and walk up to the Center. Please also ensure that you do not leave valuables visible inside your vehicle.

Buses are not allowed up the driveway or the Center parking lot, even for loading and offloading people. Buses should park along Griffin Ave and people should walk up to the Center using the Driveway Trail.

For more information, check Parking and Directions.

Visitor Guidelines

We encourage visitors to enjoy and explore the space in whatever way feels right to them.

With this being said, please be respectful of our shared space and keep the following guidelines in mind:

  • The Center is a shared space - please be mindful of other visitors, volunteers, and staff

  • You may bring outside food or snacks to enjoy at the Center - please be sure to throw away all trash afterwards 

  • Leave no trace and be gentle with the natural surroundings - do not pull or trim the native plants and foliage. 

  • Do not throw sticks, rocks, coins or any other objects into the Center ponds. Climbing in the ponds is not permitted under any circumstances.

  • The park is home to many different kinds of wildlife such as birds, squirrels, coyotes, rabbits, and more - please be respectful of the wildlife and never feed a wild animal. 

  • Smoking is not allowed in or around the Center 

  • In an effort to preserve the natural habitat, dogs are not allowed in or around the Center as their presence and scent disrupts the environment for wildlife being protected in the park. Dogs are welcome on the Debs Park trails outside of the Center's 17 acres. 

  • Poison oak can be found in the vicinity of the Center's Butterfly Loop and Hummingbird Trail. Please stay on the designated trails and be aware when touching any plants.  

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in being a good wildlife neighbor with us.

Amenities

The Audubon Center at Debs Park has the following amenities available to the public during our open hours:

  • Public restrooms

  • Water fountain

  • Picnic tables

  • Butterfly Loop Trail

  • Children's Woodland Trail

Please note that the Center does not sell water, snacks, or any merchandise. Please plan accordingly.

Facility Rentals

Centrally located in the heart of Los Angeles yet tucked away among the natural environment of Debs Park, the Audubon Center at Debs Park is truly a hidden gem that provides the best of both worlds for your next special event.  Check out the Facility Rentals page for more information on how to book a space today!

Explore!

Now that you're all ready to go, what can you expect when you come to the Audubon Center at Debs Park? Here's a quick look at some of the activities you can expect, with full information over at our Explore page.

Three students use binoculars.
Check Out Explorer Supplies!
Borrow binoculars, field guides, art supplies and more to go out and explore the park! Whether you are here to bird or to just enjoy the outdoors, we have something for everyone at the Audubon Outfitters.
Students look out to Downtown LA from the City View Trail.
Hike the Trails!
The Ernest E. Debs Regional Park spans 282-acres with sprawling trails that have sweeping views from the mountains of Northeast LA all the way to the skyscrapers of Downtown LA. Bring a water bottle, a hat, sunscreen, and good hiking shoes to indulge in all that Debs has to offer.
Go Birding!
The park boasts over 140 species of birds! Check out our bird list for a glimpse at some of the ones you will find in the park. Not sure where to begin? Check our events page and join us on a Community Bird Walk!
Guests enjoying a festival at Debs Park.
Attend a Community Event!
Bird walks, workshops, festivals, and more are all available at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Check our event calendar to see what's coming up soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

We highly recommend our Children's Woodland trail for our young explorers. It is a brisk 10 minute walk for adults with no incline, which makes it ideal for children. Our Butterfly Loop trail is a 20 minute hike with some inclines and poison oak. You can learn more about the trails over at our Explore page.

Even if the parking gates are open past 4:00PM, we advise not parking inside the lot and instead parking along Griffin Ave. The lot is specifically open to the public until 4:00PM.