The Hollywood Bowl is Also an Awesome Park Open to the Public During the Day
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About this video:
One of things we never thought about is that the Hollywood Bowl is actually owned by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. (In the video we mention in the video the county operates the park, but to be accurate, the Bowl is operated by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Apologies for any confusion).
Although the site of the Bowl had already hosted several outdoor productions and concerts by the early 1920s, including the first-ever bowl performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, it was in 1924 when the property was officially deeded over to L.A. County. This transfer set the stage for the Hollywood Bowl to be preserved and improved upon for future generations.
Over the years these improvements and renovations have seen everything from new seating to different iterations of the iconic shell about the main stage. One fascinating tidbit I learned in researching the venue before we arrived was at one point there was actually a pyramid shaped shell designed by Lloyd Wright (sone of Frank Lloyd Wright), but that only lasted for about one year.
One thing that's remained constant over the years has been the commitment of the venue to preserve the native habitat. There are dozens of animals and plants that reside at or near the Bowl grounds, and efforts to maintain the habitat lead to the Hollywood Bowl being the first amphitheater in California to be certified as an Audubon Society Cooperative Sanctuary.
If you're looking for a game-plan on where to go during your visit, one preferred method for exploring the grounds is through what's called a Bowl Walk, which offers a playbook on points of interest every visitor should see, including, the Muse of Music, the Cahuenga Pass Treasure, and of course the shell of the amphitheater.
In addition to the walk, you'll definitely want to check out the Hollywood Bowl Museum, located at the site of the Old Tea Room, near the bottom of the hill off Pepper Tree Lane. Here you'll find a collection of old photographs, posters, and exhibits depicting the timeline of the Hollywood Bowl. You can also head up to the second floor where the museum hosts temporary, featured exhibitions. Most recently on exhibit is Attention Pilots | Hollywood Bowl and the Skies Above the history of how the Bowl has tried to fend off airplane noise from interfering with their performance schedule.
Speaking of concerts, during the summer you can even catch open rehearsals by the LA Phil as they prep for evening performances. This is probably one of the most unique aspects of a day-visit to the bowl, as if you time it just right you could hang out with a little picnic and hear some world class musicians tuning up for a gig. Just be sure to call Audience Services (323-850-2000) ahead of time if you want to find out about the upcoming rehearsal schedule.
If you're planning a visit keep in mind there is free parking in Lots A and B during the day, but you might want to call ahead to avoid any event or construction-related park closures. The Hollywood Bowl is open daily at around 8 a..m. and is usually closed by sunset (or sometimes earlier if there is an event).
Museum hours vary seasonally but breakdown as follows:
Summer Hours:
June 20 - September 27
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Saturday:
10 a.m. - show time
Sunday: 4 p.m. - show time
Off-Season Hours:
September 28 through June 19
Sunday - Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday:
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 30+ groups by appointment only
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Years Day
LINKS
Hollywood Bowl website: www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Hollywood Bowl Guide for Newcomers: www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/gu...
Hollywood Bowl Walk: www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/ho...
Great tour ! I didn't know it was a 'Park', nor did I know there a museum . WE snuck in to the Survival Sunday 'NO NUKES !' concert on June 10th, 1979. Good to have the tour . Thanks !
Thank you very much!! Great job
Great video! you guys answered all the questions I had about visiting during the day, and then some.
Thank you for presenting this video in such a calm and classy way. So many times we see perky people pointing to stupid things that are obvious to the viewer which seems demeaning to the viewer, gives attention to the speaker and is not at all informative. You two were great. You make me want to visit LA.
Awesome!! Thanks and good luck in next video
Can you imagine The Doors playing there.!!!
What an awesome venue with that beautiful backdrop,gday from Melbourne,Australia.
thank you!!!
You guys got nice calm and soothing voice...
Awesome! Thank you I think I will check this out next week when I am in L.A.
Brian Young The Hollywood bowl is my favorite landmark in California. The Santa Monica pier sucks and it’s overrated. The tourists that go to the Santa Monica pier are suckers who think it’s a cool place to hang out and the parking sucks.
L.A must be awesome
Y used to drive past over the bowl. I thought it was abandoned 🤣
Best place to play for the Metal Bands...
Reminding me Tom and Jerry
I just watched the scene from an episode of Columbo where the Lieutenant plays chopsticks at the L.A. Bowl and was intrigued by the location.
Me too, cassavetes episode
i was there
I seen you
how much is the parking??
$50 an hour
Can anyone who’s been there tell me if the seats have tons of graffiti on them?
Nope non.
Juan can
Did anu came because of tom and jerry