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Griffith Park Reopenings for Today

Parks and Recreation (RAP) has a blog dedicated to the Griffith Park Recovery. Yesterday afternoon, they updated the blog to list new areas that are open. Now we can get our Apple Pie at Trails Cafe. Yay!
Oak Canyon Trail
Lower Skyline Trail
Rattlesnake Trail
Amir's Garden
Bicycle Rental
Merry Go Round
Mineral Wells Picnic Area
Shane’s Inspiration
Trails Cafe
Upper Ferndell Area/Section 9
In the news:
More areas are opened to public at Griffith Park (Daily News)
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