Mining magnate Griffith J. Griffith donated land to establish Los Angeles's Griffith Park in 1896.

In 1882, mining magnate Griffith J. Griffith purchased a large ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fourteen years later, in 1896, he donated over 3,000 acres of this land to the city of Los Angeles. This donation was used to create Griffith Park, which provided essential public recreation space and cultural facilities. The park remains a significant and valued natural asset for the Los Angeles community.