Grand Hope Park

Great little park in front of FIDM and enclosed from the street, which is always my concern when in LA. Visited this park while we were staying at LA Live and needed a quick fun place to take the kids during the day (walking distance). Worked out fine. Cute little corner entrance.
We got there early and there were no other kids on the playground and the slides and animal rides were awfully wet (however I made a trip to Starbucks prior, and being a mom, was prepared with lots of papers I grabbed before heading out the door) so I easily wiped down the water onto the spongey floor (another positive, not woodchucks or sand).
When ten o’clock hit, all the LA kiddos started arriving and I was lucky to have met some sweet mamas who suggested some great fun places to take the kids. Everyone was so kind and some of the kids even shared their toys with mine. Such family friendly park!

No dogs allowed, which is completely confounding (it is a park, not a restaurant– the dogs have more of a right to lay in the grass than people do!). Outside of FIDM events, I never see more than a handful of people here, and they are mostly just dour, painfully hip young women sitting on benches and eating a smattering of lettuce for lunch. People, a pristine patch of green does not a park make!!! There is no recreational feel to it at all. A few cute little well-​behaved pups scampering on the grass would enliven this place so much and make it a real park.

Très joli parc, propre, calme, tranquillité assurée ! On y entend le chant des oiseaux au milieu des buildings. Idéal pour se poser un moment, détente garantie. I’ll come back!

What a nice, clean little park for downtown. There is really nothing else like it. It has a well-​kept grassy area, feels safe and attended, and has a very nice playground area for little ones.

Very small park in dtla. I like coming here to just because the grounds are well kept and they have lots of benches that line the side walks. Can be crowded on the weekdays due to the fashion school located adjacent to it. During lunch and breaks, students will sit on the lawns. Weekends are more quiet and peaceful. They also have a small playground area for kids. The park is pretty safe since sits next tot the school and is gated.

Adorable and clean. Was visiting the area and searched Unilocal for a place to take small children. Was beyond pleased. The families attending were welcoming and attentive to their children. The small park was clean and gated. And as an added bonus FIDM was having some sort of function with an out door DJ. Listened to some old school jams for the 2 hours we spent there. Even saw some moms dancing. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

This review is based solely on the Easter festivities at this park, which were great! For $ 10, a family of up to 7, can come and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloon animals, potato sack races, jumpers, and free books! My suggestion is to arrive early because the line to get in for the event wrapped around the block! But I would get in and start getting in line asap. The lines could tend to be a little long, especially for face painting, but they move it along as quick as they can. All of the volunteers here were friendly and helpful. This event is put on by New City Church of Los Angeles. I am not a member of this church, but instead came across it when searching for egg hunts in Los Angeles.
Parking was a little sparce. We ended up paying $ 5 for a lot located a couple blocks away.
Overall, I would definetely recommend this for Easter fun with little ones. :)

Perfect park for a peaceful relaxation. No bums or dogs is why the park looks immaculate, I love it and security is top notch.

Decent park. No dogs allowed on leash or off. No swings either but very clean. The park is gated and closed in the evenings which prevents homeless people from camping out here. They also have security.

Best park in downtown. Why? Cause no dogs allowed. I have no problem with dogs but they leave their mess everywhere so you can’t sit or lie on the grass. But not here. People lie on the grass without worry.
So what is the problem with a park with dogs? Just check out spring Street Park, otherwise known as dog-​shit Park. We need a place free from worry about dog messes.

Warning Picture 5 and others on here are INCORRECT. Grand Park on Spring and other spots like Olive (because it runs several blocks) is the one with the splash pad. THERE IS NO SPLASH PAD AT GRAND HOPE. Wish people wouldn’t post mistakes. It is annoying to get to a spot with a toddler and promises only to be ILL INFORMED. If you want an amazing clean fun splash pad go to GRAND PARK. If you want a fenced in toddler park with trees and paths, go to THIS park.

Grand park is good for a city park. Pretty quiet (most of the time) and also very clean. Highly recommended.

I have been here serveral times. The park is usally busy but i dont mind. I love how the gates around the playground remain locked, makes me feel safer with my son running around. They have parking on the side and they even have a mini market inside the building.

Come here on a Saturday morning after grabbing coffee at Grand Central Market. Take off your shoes and socks and play in the fountain. Enjoy the sun, life is beautiful.

This park is very clean and guarded. Reason being that FIDM is next door and it also houses a condominium complex too. Many lounge and relax. Others such as nannies and mommies come here with the kiddies and just let loose. I’ve come here myself with my boys with my sistwr and my nephews. There’s no bathroom. :/​but tyere is a nearby Ralph’s and you can use their public bathroom. Some homeless people might enter the park and security will escort them respectfully if they are not bothering anyone or making a scene. It’s a nice little park. I’m glad downtown L.A. is changing beautifully!

I love love love this park. I always go here when I have class at FIDM. The grass and flora fauna is also well kept. Sometimes I will have lunch by the benches or the concrete slabs that are artistically laid out around the park. It’s a convenient spot to get away for moment especially after having a grueling day at school or work.
I’ve had a picnic with some friends after going to the FIDM Museum and it was so much fun. The birds are so aggressive because they want to eat your food. It’s kind of entertaining to watch. The fountain is also pretty cool. Five stars for pure park awesomeness.

Cute, clean little park. Really liked the layout of everything, and there were plenty of benches to sit at.
Lots of shady to sit under, especially for me after a 2-​mile walk from Grand Central Park to Staples Center.
This park is right next to FIDM as well, so you’ll definitely see a lot of FIDM students walk through and near the park to and from the school. It’s not a disturbance though. This park is overall very peaceful, tucked away on Grand Ave.

I’ve been here a few times, the first time I brought my little pup, who MIND YOU she is always on a leash, and is the most friendly chihuahua you will meet. I always have bags with me on hand, & I’m not an ignorant dog owner like some are downtown.
Anyways, the first time I thought this was a cool little gem. The grass is soft & plush, & very cozy inside.
There’s also an outdoor gym, kinda neat, there’s an incline bench for some sit ups, stairs, & a few other machines. No resistance to them though, the only weight is from your body… so they are kind of cheesy.
What gives this park a 3 stars is just the fact I can’t even sit on a bench here with my dog. I came here today, & I was excited just to let my dog feel some grass under her paws & not hot sidewalk or pavement.
Apparently the park is managed by FIDM & they don’t allow dogs. Funny, the very first time I came here I didn’t get kicked out.
It’s not just the grassy areas either. It’s the WHOLE park. You basically have to be outside the fence with your dog to be in there.
Why wasn’t there a designated pet area? Pretty stupid if you ask me, considering downtown is very limited to the amount of green.

Downtown needs more parks like Grand Hope Park. It’s really just a 3-​star park, but because of its location between Olympic & 9^th Street on Hope, it ranks as 4 stars. Grand Hope Park lives up to its name as a safe, clean, and grassy space for peace and hope for downtown.
Located next to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), this 2.5 acre park features a Clocktower, a pair of Fountains, Garden Pergolas, a Children’s Playground, and decorated Sidewalks. Those are great, but the green lawns may be the best part of the park.
Grand Hope Park is a nice downtown recreation area perfect for families with kids.

This park is located next to the fashion college so it makes a great medium traveled people watching spot. Great to have a clean, well-​kept green area sitting right in the center of this downtown area. And I love this park’s rule not allowing pets of any kind… you will only go home with green stains; not brown; if you opt to lay on the lawn and take in all in.
Plenty of benches, a play area for kids and some outdoor workout machines for adults that were actually occupied both times we were there.
Spread the word but not too much… I’d hate for such a well-​kept secret to get so popular I lose my favorite bench seat.

Small greens in the middle of the city that affords some of the most spectacular cityscape views.
This is a great place for an afternoon lunch. So, grab your favorite take-​out from your nearby favorite eatery.
Tip: This park would serve as a great date meeting place. It’s not too public and it’s not too private.