Deukmejian Wilderness Park

Michael Reed

This park was always beautiful but the Station Fire in 2009 did a lot of damage to the coastal sage scrub. Now, 13 years later, everything looks gorgeous again and the flowers are in bloom this spring and the oaks are even coming back for the most part. Meanwhile, the city dramatically improved the park and the old barn and turned it into a fantastic nature center. You've got to love the planting of wine grapes too. As a geographer, I love it when development reflects the history of a particular place. There are great picnic tables and small grassy areas for your dog or your kids. The views over La Crescenta, Tujunga, and Whiting Woods are fantastic. Nice new bathroom facilities as well. And, of course the steep but scenic trails up the mountains.

Heather Parker

I am a bit partial to this space, located on Tongva Land. In 1885 a French family purchased the land and expanded their winery to this location. The family eventually sold the property. In the 1980's it was cared for by a family with horses. There was a stable below the Stone Barn as well and where the park is now is where the horses roamed. I was part of the Blue Shadows Mounted Drill Team. When the City of Glendale acquired it (and saves it from development) it became the Deukmajian Wilderness Park. If you hike into the mountain, you will find remnants of pipes and foundations. The Stone Barn is now a museum of sorts, which changes the atmosphere of the enviornment.

Ms. Alvarez

Nice park with picnic tables and room to toss a ball around after hiking the trail. Beautiful views.

Holden Wilbur

Quite a wonderful trailhead. All three ways are enjoyable to embark on. From the beginning, there are about 3 ways you could go. For this example I'll call them the Left, Right and Middle. The left trail is a little bit strenuous, but if you don't leave the trail, eventually you are greeted by a canyon that has water year round. It is so beautiful there. The middle trail is a bit more strenuous. 8t leads you up the canyon, to the 'end' which is really just a fence. That's where the fun begins. There is some water at the end, and it is more lush. The right trail, however is very strenuous. It takes you all the way up to the top, and if you want, you can go all the way to the top of Mount lukens, which is a 10 mile hike. It is very beautiful and has a good view though.