The Glendale Narrows is a scenic 11 mile (17.7 km) section of the Los Angeles River in the Northeast Los Angeles region of Los Angeles County, California.

The Tongva people used the Los Angeles River as a vital resource, and had village sites in the larger Glendale Narrows region. These villages included Yaanga and Geveronga.

The Glendale Narrows forms a mountain pass separating the Santa Monica Mountains to the west from the Repetto Hills to the east.

The section's course is adjacent to Glendale, Griffith Park, Los Feliz, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley. It is one of four sections of the Los Angeles River that has an earthen bottom. The area is popular for outdoor recreation, birdwatching, and local fishing.

Major streets crossing it include: Los Feliz Boulevard, Glendale Boulevard, and Fletcher Drive. There is also a footbridge between Sunnynook River Park and Atwater Village, south of Los Feliz Blvd.

Starting points for access include: The Elysian Valley Bicycle & Pedestrian Path, Glendale Narrows River Walk, North Atwater Creek Restoration & Park, and Marsh Park.

The Glendale Narrows Elysian Valley Bike Path and pedestrian walkway, a 7.4 miles (11.9 km) section of the Los Angeles River bicycle path and pedestrian walkway, runs along the Glendale Narrows through Glendale, Griffith Park, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley. Access to its end points are located at Riverside Drive & Victory Boulevard in Burbank and Egret Park in Elysian Valley. There are other access points along its route.

Parks along the path include: Rio de Los Angeles State Park, northeastern Griffith Park, Egret Park, Oso Park, Steelhead Park, Duck Park, Riverdale Mini-Park, Marsh Park, Rattlesnake Park, Crystal Park, and Sunnynook River Park.