Coldwater Canyon Park
As the home of TreePeople, Coldwater Canyon Park provides 45 acres of beautiful natural environment—the ideal setting for an immersive walk along the trails, and an inspirational opportunity to learn through experiential education. It is part of a 900-acre cross-mountain park that also includes Willacre, Fryman Canyon, and Franklin Canyon parks.
Coldwater Canyon Park is owned by the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Recreation and Parks and maintained and operated by TreePeople, who almost exclusively rely on public donations for its upkeep.
From our celebrated tours where we connect the next generation of environmentalists with nature to intimate concerts at our S. Mark Taper Foundation Foundation Amphitheatre to engaging volunteer opportunities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
We acknowledge that areas TreePeople manages and conserves are the ancestral homelands of the Tongva/Kizh, Chumash, and Tataviam people—the original stewards of this region. We honor their elders both past and present for their continued connection to and protection of one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world.
For information about our work protecting over 3,000 acres of land, visit our TreePeople Land Trust page.
Our History At Coldwater Canyon Park
In the 1920s, Coldwater Canyon Park was the Mountain Patrol Station No. 1 for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Station crews cut many of the trails and fire roads now used by park visitors, and rangers on horseback roamed the hills watching for signs of fire. Fire hoses were hung to dry in the tower that still stands next to the nursery yard and parking grove.
In 1974, the City gave TreePeople permission to use the grounds as a nursery where volunteers began raising thousands of seedlings. In 1977, the fire facility moved to a new location up the road, and 45 acres of the land became Coldwater Canyon Park and TreePeople’s home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the park hours?
The park is open to the public from 6am to 8pm unless otherwise specified.
Is the park free?
The park is free and open to the public from 6am to 8pm.
Are dogs allowed off-leash?
No, dogs must always be on leash.
Are mountain bikes allowed?
Yes, although e-bikes are prohibited.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, just next to our nursery, behind the black screened fence.
Do you ever rent out parts of the park?
Please email info@treepeople.org for all inquiries.
Hours of Operation?
Open 7am-8pm in summer, 7am-6pm in winter
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