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Reserve an outdoor enclosure in the south end of beautiful Griffith Park for your party, picnic, or special event! Click on the button to reserve, check available dates, and other details.
Our outdoor party & picnic enclosures are dressed up with one-of-a-kind painted facades of a western town (Coyote Meadow) or dressed up with colorfully painted locomotives and cars for the perfect train themed party (Oak Grove).
Each reservation of our outdoor enclosures include the following:
Oak Grove is a large enclosure on the south end of our property, past the former Pony Ride corrals. Decorated with colorful train facades and a ticket booth, it is perfect for children to play pretend. Shaded most of the day by a large California Coastal Oak, and a 20 foot fabric canopy. Oak Grove has two metal picnic tables with attached benches, and is adjacent to a large grassy area outside of the fence.
Short and sweet. Available weekdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 2:30pm or 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, or the weekends at 2:30 pm only.
Popular for pre-school aged groups! Available from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (weekdays 1:30 pm to 4:30pm).
By far our most popular rental. Available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, seven days a week.
An all day rental gives you 7 hours of access from 10am to closing.
Coyote Meadow is a large, colorful enclosure close to all the action. A short walk to the train station and Griffith Park Cafe, Coyote Meadow has a hand-painted, one of a kind western facade that is perfect for photos. Shaded by a large, 20 foot canopy, it has two metal picnic tables with attached benches and a decomposed granite surface. Plenty of room for games, extra tables and chairs, as well as an additional shelter or tent.
Available weekdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 2:30pm or 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, or the weekends at 2:30 pm only.
Available from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (weekdays 1:30 pm to 4:30pm).
Our most popular rental, any time of year. Available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, seven days a week.
Need flexibility? Thisall day rental gives you 7 hours of access from 10am to closing.
A favorite package for your favorite little engineer! Includes the following: A 6-foot gift table; 10 EXTRA train tickets; a train play table with trains and cars; For the Birthday Child, a cotton blend blue stripe train engineer cap, a 3 note wooden train whistle, a 100% cotton red bandana, and a "It's My Birthday" button with our red train logo. (total retail value of $95)
For the Birthday Child, a train engineer cap (cotton blend, blue ticking stripes), 3 note train whistle with our red train logo, a 100% cotton red bandana (made in the USA), and a large "It's My Birthday" button. (total retail value of $33)
Regulation size cornhole boards with beanbags. A great game to play in our enclosures.
All wood brackets with rope rings. An excellent hand-eye coordination game to play within our enclosures. Great for all ages.
A tall tripod to hang your piñata on. Can handle up to 25lbs.
Do you need more than the 20 tickets provided with our rental? Add these "never-expire" train ride passes for $3 each. Can be used at either of our locations, at any time.
A fantastic value to ride our motion-based Doron T6 Simulator at our GP & S location. Children must be a minimum of 2 years old to ride, and children under 5 years of age must ride with a paying adult. These tickets "never-expire", and can be used anytime. (total retail value is $50)
Do you need additional tables? Each 6-foot folding table will seat 6 adults or up to 8 children comfortably. Can also be used for setting up buffets, gifts, etc.
Do you need more seating for your gathering? Each folding chair is sized for adults and per the manufacturer, can withstand 500 lbs.
Our Party & Picnic areas consist of two outdoor enclosures available for rent – Oak Grove and Coyote Meadow.
Each is equipped with a large shelter for shade, and picnic tables that seat up to 20 people. When available, additional seating and tables can be provided for a small fee.
Also included with each reservation are 20 train tickets, (with the option to purchase additional tickets), discounted Simulator rides, a party attendant to answer questions and help with set-up, and add-on birthday party packages for your favorite train engineer.
We have several options for you! Please keep in mind how much time you will need to set up or break down your gathering before choosing your time period. We do not provide additional set up or break down time.
Other than facades, and how they are sited on the property, each enclosure has many of the same features. Both are surrounded by composite fencing, have a lockable gate, and are surfaced with decomposed granite.
Oak Grove is furthest from the train station, and is sited closer to the tracks and a grassy area. It is also shaded most of the day by a large California Coastal Oak.
Coyote Meadow is closest to the train station, and is sited between Crystal Springs Drive and the former Pony Ride corrals. A small grassy area is situated on the north side of the enclosure.
Yes! You are welcome to bring your own food, party decor, park appropriate games, additional shelters, seating and tables. It’s our priority that you are comfortable and enjoy being in the beautiful outdoors of Griffith Park.
Piñatas: You are welcome to bring piñatas for your party, but you MUST clean up all candy, toys, papers, and everything else that makes piñatas lovely, but messy. This is for the safety of our wildlife, and out of courtesy to all park patrons. If you do not clean up thoroughly, we will assess a clean up fee. Please note that piñatas must have a stand, as they cannot be looped around our shelters or in the park’s trees. If you do not have a stand, we can provide one to you for a small fee.
Bounce/Moon Houses: Everybody loves a good bounce around. Griffith Park allows inflatable bounce and moon houses with a permit. These may be set up on the grassy areas in the park, and outside of the enclosures (aka corrals). They are NOT permitted inside the enclosures, and they MUST be arranged directly with the park.
We are sorry, but no live animals for entertainment are allowed within our enclosures or on our premises.
Our neighbors who operate the Griffith Park Cafe located adjacent to the party areas, offer a variety of foods, craft coffees, and catering options for your gathering. Besides offering what is on their regular menu, they can create special options based on your needs. Please contact Griffith Park Cafe directly regarding catering and menus.
GRIFFITH PARK CAFE
ONLINE MENU (Uber Eats)
In addition, you may bring your own food, or arrange catered offerings with many of our local restaurants and cafes in the area. We are sorry, but there cannot be food preparation on site.
We provide shelter and seating for up to 20 people with your reservation, and can provide for a small fee, additional chairs and tables if available, for up to 20 more people. Maximum capacity for each outdoor enclosure is 40 people.
More info coming soon!
Because we operate within a public urban park, and we have a contract with the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks, there are certain rules and regulations we must adhere to.
No, these areas do not have access to water or electricity. Please plan accordingly.
Reservations may be made or modified online by following the booking link on this page. We do not take reservations over the phone or in-person at either of our locations. If you have a question or need additional help, please email our team at events@griffithparktrains.com
Good to Know:
● Full payment is due at the time of your reservation. If you must cancel your reservation for any reason, there is a non-refundable 5% cancellation fee assessed regardless of when you cancel.
● Please review our reservation and cancellation policy prior to booking your reservation.
● Our outdoor facilities are located in a beautiful, urban park. There is no access to electricity or water on the premises. Please plan accordingly.
● Public restrooms are available adjacent to the Snack Stand.
Reservation details:
Your reservation starts and ends for the time period booked. We cannot allow grace periods for set up and break down. An attendant will be available to assist with both set up, clean up, and to answer any questions you may have.
There are three parking lots close to the party areas, with a small one directly adjacent, and two others a short walking distance near the trains.
Full payment is due at the time of your reservation. Full refunds, less the 5% cancellation fee, may be made up to 2 weeks prior to your reservation date. A partial refund is available if canceled 10 days in advance. There are no refunds for reservations canceled less than 10 days prior to your reservation.
Setting up your event:
Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled reservation time. Our attendant will be available to you to help with the setup and respond to any questions you may have.
Cleaning up and breaking down your event:
We have the good fortune of operating in a unique, natural habitat in the middle of Los Angeles. We ask that all of our guests do their part to clean up after themselves for the safety and care of this natural environment. You will have an attendant available to assist with set up and clean up, but the ultimate responsibility to ensure a cleaned space will belong to the customer.
1. Trash and recycling must be placed in the provided containers.
2. Please carry out all unused or uneaten food and beverages as we are unable to safely compost food scraps at our facility.
3. Please do not leave behind decor, paper goods, games, seating or any items you may have brought with you.
4. If our attendant or staff must clean-up after your event, dispose of uneaten or left behind food, you will be charged an additional $50 cleaning fee.
Cancellation details:
Important: There is a 5% cancellation fee regardless of when the reservation is cancelled.
*In the event of rain (enough that we cannot operate our train), we will offer a complete refund or make every effort to arrange an alternative date at no extra charge.
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