Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Category: Park in Beverly Hills, California

Address: 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA

Phone: +13108587272

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8PM

Monday: 7AM–8PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8PM

Thursday: 7AM–8PM

Friday: 7AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–8PM

Reviews

Dan Clemente

Jun 12, 2022

Just did a short walk around the 2 ponds. It was pretty quiet and relaxing. Saw a few wildlife which is always a bonus when walking through a conserved area.

Charlotte Thorpe-Mathias

Apr 17, 2022

Beautiful place with walks/trails for every ability. Be aware of your surroundings as we did come across a rattle snake on a path!

Saul Buenrostro

Feb 22, 2022

Easy, relaxing, dog friendly 1.5 mile walk around the reservoir. Not far from Beverly Hills or the Valley coming up Cold Water Canyon but woodsy enough to feel like your are away from the city. Sit by the water and admire ducks, turtles and Coy fish or setup camp on one of the many benches throughout. Great for an outdoor gathering with parking opportunities all around the reservoir. If 1.5 miles isn't enough you can venture off on a few off trails that lead away from the reservoir.

Ycel Diego

Oct 17, 2021

The park is quiet with a nice trail next to the lake. Look for the stairway at the corner to go down the trail. Watch out for coyotes. Always keep your pets on a leash. Check out the Turtle Pond too for turtles and ducks. You may want to take the upper trail for some sceneries.

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Questions & Answers

Is fishing allowed there

Ethan Ganong | Aug 20, 2018
Travelgraphist (#TRAVELGRAPHIST) | Aug 20, 2018

I've never seen anybody fishing there

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Is this really where they filmed ahs 1984?

Iris Ballard | Aug 19, 2021
Gaalan Michaelson | Aug 19, 2021

Yes it is.

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Could you bike ride around there?

Rich Crespo | Aug 20, 2018
Audrey Quesnel | Aug 20, 2018

Yes you can, it's very cool.

Are the trails easy for kids?

Fawad Shaiq | Aug 20, 2018
John Lopez | Aug 20, 2018

Definitely family-friendly trails. We haven't done them all, but every trail we've been on has been easy on the kids. Particularly the walk around the reservoir, which is generally flat all the way around.

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WHY CAN'T I FEED THE TURTLES A SNACK?

Herbie | Nov 22, 2021
Linda Schneider | Nov 22, 2021

Pick a reason: it leads to a number of serious problems; human food is not healthy for them; they dont need it; they have specialized diets; they can become malnourished or die if fed the wrong foods; their shells cannot maintain proper growth. Keep in mind they also can carry salmonella if you want to touch them also. Just dont. Look at them. Photograph them. Enjoy them. Just resist feeding them. They're fine without you.

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Where do i park to hike the Hastain trail?

Alice's Studio | Aug 19, 2020
Caden Zollo | Aug 19, 2020

I wish I could help you but I was just a passenger in the car. I don't even know the name of the trail. I just know we went up the mountain and then hiked to the waterfall. It was a great hike. Serious downhill and uphill back.

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I'm thinking of filming a few scenes there, in the wooded areas very close to the lake, for an upcoming movie. Is it generally loud - people talking, traffic, etc.?

Douglas Walker | Aug 19, 2020
Mehrdad Amanabi | Aug 19, 2020

I don't think so, especially on week days.

Do you need to live in the gated community to get to this park ?

Jashelle Enriquez | Aug 19, 2020
Masoud S | Aug 19, 2020

No it is beautiful public park

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Does it cost to enter or park?

Kitty Kitty Bang Bang | Aug 20, 2019
Luz Ornelas | Aug 20, 2019

No it doesn't.

what are the wood cabins being built there for?

Livia S. Morelli | Aug 20, 2019
Jamie Cabral | Aug 20, 2019

It's a temporary stage for filming.

Is fishing allowed in the lake, and do you need a fishing license

Gregory Busey | Aug 20, 2019
Sabrina J | Aug 20, 2019

No fishing, boating or swimming. Not that kind of lake, its more of a wildlife preserve.

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can u say if it is chaparel or not

A&The Crazy Girls | Aug 20, 2019
Jamie Cabral | Aug 20, 2019

There is chaparral in Franklin

Do we have to be guided?

Jesse Romero | Aug 20, 2019
Chris Banning | Aug 20, 2019

There are no tour guides. It is an open park or space. Rangers are present for your safety.

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This is the spot for the opening scene of the Andy Griffith Show. Remember Opie and Andy carrying their fishing poles and Opie throws a rock in the water. Is this true.

Ray “race2theace” Robertson | Aug 20, 2019
Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority | Aug 20, 2019

Yes, Franklin Canyon is the location of many Andy Griffith Show shots!

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I've never been there before, and I would like to know is there a cost? And is there a guide for tours? Also I'd like to know the locations where the Rolling Stones were photographed from their 1966 album Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) is there

Brian Sam | Aug 20, 2018
Ish R. | Aug 20, 2018

Hey there and thanks for the question. It real is a great place and has lots of entertainment culture history. There is absolutely no cost. Entrance is free but watch those stops signs. They have cameras and YOU WILL get a ticket in the mail if you run them ☺️. Their is no tour guides but there's a visitors center with staff you you can learn all about the park and it's wildlife. They should be able to answer any questions for you. As far as the beetles pics. I looked them up and as far as I can tell they were taken towards the east side of the park behind the visitor's center. That area now a days is pretty over grown and infested with spiders especially in the summer so tread lightly and cautiously if you do attempt it. Too bad I'm not going today or I'd be more than happy to show you what's what. I've been going to Franklin Canyon before my mother even gave birth to me if you can believe that! You should also give tree people a look. I'm out of characters to type but enjoy!!

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Mtb allows there

Rich Crespo | Aug 20, 2018
Ish R. | Aug 20, 2018

Definitely not allowed on trails. You are welcome to ride on the paved road, it's a fun downhill/uphill ride depending where you start. I like to park by the lake, ride down to the reservoir then back up. Edit: I just remembered that there actually is one trail you can ride on, it's towards the bottom of the park on the left hand side. You'll see cars parked on both sides

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Is there a free parking space?

Carlos Mendoza | Aug 20, 2018
sachin gurao | Aug 20, 2018

yes.. but you'll have to park on the side of the road

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Is it allow dog?

Nha Le | Aug 20, 2018
Shawn Smith | Aug 20, 2018

Yes on leashes...

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Can i swim there

Cesar Membreno | Aug 20, 2018
Miacruz Adriana (mia) | Aug 20, 2018

Sorry but is not for swimming or ⛵ fishing is allowed ♥️👍✌️

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Are there homeless people living there ?

CLINTON smith | Aug 20, 2018
Nathan Zakheim | Aug 20, 2018

There are a large quantity of excellent wild turtles living there....in the lake! They are very much at home!

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Are there mountain bike trails there

jim muenster | Aug 20, 2018
Ish R. | Aug 20, 2018

My one issue with Franklin canyon is they do not allow mountain bikes on the hiking trails, though you are free to ride on the paved road. Id recommend stought canyon park in burbank for mountain biking. It's a bit inclined but regardless its one of my favorite trails. Safe riding ✌️ FYI, Griffith park also does not allow bikes on hiking trails

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What are the parking lots hours? Safe to share the asphalt with cars while running?

Pink Cheerio | Aug 20, 2018
Joseph Vaudreuil | Aug 20, 2018

Everything closes at sundown. There are dirt lots on the north and south side of the reservoir and along that paved road. Runner can share the road, most runners keep to the wall side.

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Is it hot throughout the day?

Denil Dominic | Aug 20, 2018
Herbie | Nov 22, 2021

Go in January!

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Is this a good place for a field trip?

A Google User | Aug 20, 2017
A Andre Allenberg | Aug 20, 2017

Magnificent place for a field trip

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