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Audubon Center

March 29, 2011
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The Audubon Center at Debs Park is a peaceful in-city retreat where the whole family can congregate and explore. Learn about birds via hands-on displays and educational events or take a half-mile hike to a quaint pond atop the ridge of Debs Park. Idle away the hours at the pond before returning to the Center, where you can round out the visit with some wholesome tree climbing and other hands-on activities.

STARTING AND ENDING

The Audubon Center at Debs Park is located at 4700 N. Griffin Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90031. Parking, snacks and restrooms are available here.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START

TRANSIT: Take the 81 Bus north. Exit on Figueroa at Ave 49. Walk across the river then make a left on Griffin Avenue.

CAR: Take the 110 Freeway north. Exit at Ave 43. Make a right then first left on Griffin Avenue.

NEARBY PARKS

Sycamore Grove Park"?

Across the river is this small park. 4702 North Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90065, (323) 225-0370

DINING

Taco Fiesta

4501 North Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, CA 90065-3026

(323) 223-5478

El Buen Sabor Restaurant

4306 North Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, CA 90065-3014

(323) 225-1805

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