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Los Angeles County: Encino

The community of Encino is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, only 25 minutes from Los Angeles. Encino's business district lies mostly along Ventura Boulevard, and is a vital addition to the San Fernando Valley economy. The business community has continued to boom, while the neighborly, caring atmosphere has remained.

With it’s own skyline of office towers, housing corporate headquarters, professional services, and the home to more than 50 restaurants, it’s no surprise that Encino’s section of Ventura Blvd., has become a shining star in our community. This family-oriented community of 40,000 attracts many mid- to upper-class families, high-income professionals and celebrities. The community has an excellent school system and a first class health care system. Many film, television, and music celebrities reside in the appealing community, with its beautiful setting.

Our attractions include the Japanese Tea Garden, Lake Balboa and the Los Encinos State Historical Park, which is made up of five acres of tranquil land set aside as a tribute to the area's heritage. Warm summers and mild winters, also encourages enjoyable outdoor activities at the 2,000 acre Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area, where visitors may hike and picnic. Other outdoor activities include the area's six golf courses and several parks.


ENCINO PARK
Ventura Boulevard & Genesta Avenue
Encino Park is located on the site of Encino's first fire station. The Spanish style station house, which still stands, was built at the center of town and originally looked out on a small lily pond. When the fire department relocated, the pond was drained and the surrounding area was transformed into a small park. Today, Encino Park is a popular site for arts and craft shows and provides residents with basketball courts and childrens' playgrounds.


LOS ENCINOS STATE HISTORIC PARK
16756 Moorpark Street
Encino's first buildings may still be viewed at Los Encinos State Historic Park. The five-acre site was preserved from commercial development by the Encino Historical Society in 1949, and was given to the state of California for use as an historic park. In addition to the buildings, one of which is nearly 150 years old, visitors may view the guitar-shaped reservoir created in the 1870s when the Gamier brothers rechanneled the land's natural springs. Tours of the buildings are given Wednesday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.