93 acres of nature, community, and learning in the heart of Northeast Los Angeles.

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Ascot Hills Park: At a Glance

Ascot Hills Park, opened in 2006, is a 93-acre urban park in northeast Los Angeles. The park offers hiking trails, panoramic city views, picnic areas, and community events throughout the year.

Biodiversity:

300+ species of plants & animals make Ascot home ¹

including the protected Engelman oak and SoCal black walnut tree

Education

1,200+ K thru college student visits/year²

From LA Unified School District, CSULA, USC, LMU, and many more

Research

7 recent scientific studies

Micro-forest/micro-grassland monitoring, invasive species control, native animal habitat creation, & long-term mapping

Recreation

3.5 miles of hiking trails

The Annual Ascot Hills 5K Challenge, Earth Day Kite Festival, community morning fitness classes, bird walks, and more

Benefits:

$2.9 million worth in ecosystem services/year³

Carbon sequestration, air purification, rainfall runoff avoided, ozone removal

Volunteer

36+ volunteer events and 200+ volunteers annually

Volunteer opportunities with the Green Team, North East Trees, LMU and Wilson High School

Sources: 1 - ascothillspark.net & Willette Lab, 2 - Advan POl data & Willette Lab, 3 - Wilson & Willette 2021, 4 - www.willettelab.com

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More Than a Park, A Living Treasure for Los Angeles

Ascot Hills Park is 93 acres of open space where nature, community, and learning come together. It’s home to over 300 species of plants and animals, rare native trees, and miles of trails with stunning city views. Each year, students, scientists, and volunteers help restore its habitat, protect wildlife, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

From neighborhood families to university research teams, Ascot Hills Park is a place where everyone can connect with the land, give back, and keep our city’s wild spaces thriving.

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Our Recurring Events

Ascot Hills Park 5K Challenge

Run or walk the park’s scenic trails in our annual community event supporting local youth programs.

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Annual Earth Day Kite Festival

Celebrate Earth Day in April with colorful kites, music, and eco-friendly activities for the family.

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Green Team Restoration Days

Every second Saturday of the month, help remove invasives and plant natives to keep our park healthy and beautiful.

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North East Trees Volunteer Action Day

Join NET every first Saturday of the month to plant, water, and care for native trees and plants in Ascot Hills Park.

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Seedy Sundays with NET & Artemisia Nursery

Every first Sunday of the month, swap seeds, learn about native plants, and connect with fellow plant lovers.

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