Forest Park California Map

About Forest Park, California

Forest Park is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Forest Park is located at 34.4472°N, 118.4287°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92583.

Forest Park unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the Santa Susana Mountains begin their rugged ascent. It lies 3.0 miles north-east of Canyon Country, CA (from Canyon Country, CA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of Santa Clarita. Dry chaparral, studded with the gnarled arms of oaks and the silver-green of sagebrush, blankets the slopes, a testament to the arid California sun. Narrow canyons, often choked with a tangle of native grasses and the occasional flash of a wild poppy in bloom, snake through the landscape, hinting at the ephemeral flow of water that carves its way through the earth. The air itself carries a dry, earthy perfume, a blend of dust, sun-baked vegetation, and the faint, sweet scent of wild mint that thrives in sheltered pockets. The history of Forest Park is tied to the rich agricultural past of the surrounding valleys, though its own identity has been shaped by a quieter, more residential character. Once a place where citrus groves and ranches dotted the hillsides, its economy has largely shifted towards supporting the growing population of Los Angeles County, offering a peaceful retreat from the urban sprawl. The gentle hum of distant traffic is a constant reminder of the vast metropolis to the south, yet here, the pace feels distinctly slower. Evenings often bring a soft, golden light that bathes the hills, and the quiet stillness is punctuated only by the chirp of crickets and the distant call of a coyote, echoes of a wilder past that still cling to the edges of Forest Park.

About This Forest Park Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Park, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Forest Park and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Forest Park includes the ZIP code (91351), telephone area code (408, 669, 909), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Forest Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.