Hosted by
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
City Councilmember Tom LaBonge
City of Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles Zoo
Department of Recreation and Parks
Autry National Center
Department of Transportation
Calendar Legend
Vehicle Free Nights Dec 4 - 17 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Driving Nights Dec 18 - 30 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
*With shuttle bus service Dec 18 - 30 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
at Los Angeles Zoo Parking Lot
14th Annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Griffith Park Light Festival December 4 – December 30, 2009
Light Display Hours: 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
December 2009
Sun
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Shuttles
Shuttle service is available to those that would like to enjoy the festival in this convenient manner. Shuttles will operate each evening from 5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. from December 18 through 30. Shuttles riders may park at the LA Zoo and the shuttle will pick-up guests and transport them through the festival and return them to the zoo parking lot.
Vehicle Parking
L.A. Zoo parking lot
Bike Parking
Dec 4th - Dec 17th
Locations - Route Entrance
Security - Bring your own lock.
Special Event:
Reindeer Romp at the LA Zoo
This yearly tradition delights young and old. Guests can visit live reindeer, as well as enjoy hands-on arts and craft activities for children of all ages. Visitors can also enjoy entertainment, shopping and more. Reindeer Romp runs from November 26, 2009 through January 3, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day. The LA Zoo is located in Griffith Park on Zoo Drive.
Family Fun Mini Fair
To celebrate and culminate our “vehicle free” nights, there will be an educational mini fair area December 11, 12 &13 during festival hours for all to enjoy, featuring information on family activities, healthy nutrition, as well as some tasty treats.
Travel Town Train Museum Offers Train Rides to Santa
Nov. 28 and 29: December 4, 5, 6, 11,12,13,14 and 16th through 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the train cannot operate in the rain. Cost is $7.00 per person. Infants under 18 months free. Travel Town is located in Griffith Park.
Spark of Love Toy Drive
This is the season to share. Please help us make the holiday a little brighter for a needy child. Donate a new, unwrapped toy for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. Bins and a crew are available to receive your donation at the festival entrance.
Park Update
Restoration efforts continue for the fire damaged areas of the park. The community can show their support
Donations of cash should be sent by check made out to City of Los Angeles - RAP
Mail to:
Griffith Region Headquarters
3900 Chevy Chase Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Griffith Park
A Great Place to Visit During
The Entire Year
Los Angeles Zoo
Autry National Center
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Merry-Go-Round
Hiking, Biking, and Picnicking
Los Angeles River Bikeway
Golf Course
Greek Theater
Mulholland Memorial Fountain
Pedestrian Walkway
