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If you’re searching for a scenic and welcoming dog park in Valley Village, California, Valley Village Park Trail is a must-visit. This pet-friendly trail has become a cherished green space for local dog owners, offering a pleasant hiking experience that connects the bustling North Hollywood Park to the serene neighborhood atmosphere of Valley Village Park. Along the way, you and your dog can enjoy a peaceful stroll and the friendly, caring neighborhood vibe that sets this area apart.
The trail is noted for its wheelchair accessibility and is also good for families with kids. Pets, especially dogs, are welcome, making it a popular spot for dog walking and casual outdoor activities. While there may not be dedicated fenced dog runs or special amenities, the unique story of this park trail and its well-maintained, picturesque setting make it a valued retreat for residents and visitors seeking dog-friendly hiking in Los Angeles County.
I discovered this path about 25 years ago, when it was overrun, hidden, and in need of some TLC. I have been attending to it, off and on, since I found it. I have always referred to it as “The Valley Village Park Trail,” and the name has caught on. It connects the Magnolia Blvd 170 freeway on-ramp to the most beautiful little park you’ve ever seen, Valley Village Park.
Is usefulness unclear, I have been using it for years (with a group of friends) as a part of an interesting dog walk; one that begins in the common North Hollywood Park and ends at the amazing Valley Village Park. The travelers on this walk have an opportunity to leave the crime and homelessness of a Los Angeles City Park and arrive at the most gorgeous neighborhood park in our city. It’s a story that unfolds before your eyes, as you walk from a city facility, where no one cares, to a neighborhood facility, where everyone cares.
Valley Village is unusual in this; it is the last place in Los Angeles where the ‘Neighborhood Watch’ still exists. The police officer at our last Valley Village Residents Association told me so. He also said that our monthly meeting of concerned citizenry was like nothing else he’d ever seen in his 25 years on the Los Angeles Police Department.
Take a minute to find it. It starts at the northern tip of Valley Village Park and ends at Magnolia Blvd. The walk is another one of our neighborhoods’ hidden secrets. I am certain that, eventually, some councilman is going to hijack it and name it after themselves. I bet you he’s never even been to Valley Village Park.