Shane's Inspiration

As the first universally accessible playground in the Western U.S. and the largest in the nation, this giant, jaw-dropping gem is the most popular playground in Los Angeles, and it’s easy to see why: Kids can make like astronauts inside the “Lucky Star Chaser” spaceship, man the controls in an airplane cockpit, access their inner pirates on the “Adventure Ship,” safely land on the soft, rubberized surface beneath the many slides, swings, monkey bars, zip lines, and much, much more. If that’s not enough, it’s right in the middle of Griffith Park and all it has to offer, including the merry-go-round (which is mere steps away), pony rides, Travel Town/Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum, the Los Angeles Zoo and the Griffith Observatory.