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Drone Rules for Griffith Park

Los Angeles, California (CA) • United States
Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Lat: 34.1366 • Lng: -118.294
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Griffith Park in the Santa Monica Mountains prohibits all drone operations under LA Recreation and Parks rules and California state law. The park sits below Burbank Airport's Class C airspace and the LA Observatory grounds require special permit use.

Drone Rules - Griffith Park

All drone operations are prohibited in Griffith Park under LARC Rules and Regulations Section 4.03 and California Penal Code 402.5.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) Class C lies ~5 miles north; Class C extends over the park
  • Los Angeles International (KLAX) Class B outer rings also influence the airspace
  • Griffith Observatory on the hill creates LOS issues and is a frequently photographed target for illicit drones
  • Park spans 4,310 acres — the largest urban park with natural areas in the US

Key Rules

  • KBUR LAANC required for Part 107 in the Class C; prohibited over city parkland
  • LARC Rules prohibit drone launches from all city recreational areas
  • Mountain lion P-22 territory within the park; mountain lion harassment is a state crime
  • Hollywood Sign TFR may activate for special events, further restricting the area

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