The urban revitalization project Vista Hermosa Park brings LA its first urban park in more than 100 years and provides a much needed green space in a chronically park-poor city.

Vista Hermosa is like no other spot in L.A. Hilly and beguiling, it even smells like the Santa Monica Mountains. In the daytime, it’s like you’ve entered a genius sculpture riffing the best of ...

Vista Hermosa Natural Park’s address is 100 Toluca Avenue in Los Angeles. To get there, use the 3rd St. exit from the 110 Freeway. The park is open from dawn to dusk, and admission is free.