The basics
| Address | 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214 |
| Hours | Generally 6:00 a.m. until about an hour after sunset |
| Cost | Free, with a parking lot at the entrance |
| Landmark | Le Mesnager Barn — restored stone barn used as a nature center |
Nature center hours are limited and seasonal. Check the City of Glendale park page before planning around an indoor visit.
Trails
- Short loops near the barn and the vineyard terraces for an easy walk with views across the Crescenta Valley.
- Longer climbs up Dunsmore Canyon into steeper chaparral country.
- Connections toward the Angeles National Forest trail network for longer days.
History on the site
The land was a working vineyard operated by the Le Mesnager family beginning in the late nineteenth century. The stone barn survived, was damaged by fire, and was restored for public use. Interpretive signage around the developed area covers the vineyard era and the ecology of the canyon.
Local note
Armstrong is a Glendale company going back to 1926, and this park is a few minutes from our roots. See Glendale bail bonds and the companion piece on Brand Park.