Blue Ribbon Garden
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*The Walt Disney Concert Hall and Blue Ribbon Garden tour are free to visit and self-guided; no reservation is required, though there are blackout dates due to the concert schedule.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall’s outdoor garden space – officially named the Blue Ribbon Garden – is a hidden gem of tranquility in the otherwise bustling Downtown Los Angeles. This cost-free, real-life secret garden oasis sits atop the distinct Frank Ghery building. The garden sits ensconced in the shade of the concert hall, blocking out traffic and creating a tranquil space.
The garden's main focal point, in addition to lush plants and flowers, is a sculpture named “A Rose for Lilly.” Frank Gehry created the sculpture as a personal gift, with more than 200 broken and repurposed porcelain vases, as a tribute to Lillian Disney. Lillian’s grandchildren later bestowed “A Rose for Lilly” to the city of Los Angeles as a public art piece for visitors to enjoy during their time at the concert hall.
- Nearest Station
- L.A. Union Station
- Address
- 111 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Phone
- (213) 972-7300
- Website
- https://www.laphil.com/visit
Take Metrolink to LA Union Station
Transfer to Metro B (Red) or D (Purple) Line to Civic Center Station
Walk north on S Hill St to 1st St.
Enter the concert hall on the south side of 1st St.
Take a ride on Metrolink and earn points towards another. It’s easy, and it’s free.
Metrolink Weekends
Kids ride free!
Free train rides for up to three children 17 years old and younger on Saturdays and Sundays when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
$10 Weekends
Ride Metrolink with the $10 Weekend Day Pass. Valid system-wide on either Saturday or Sunday.
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