Best Ecological Park Glendale Near Me

4worldlovers: The 31 acre park is nestled at the base of the Verdugo Mountains.

The park offers hiking and biking trails, basketball court, softball field, picnic areas, children's playground, and seasonal children's wading pool.

In addition, the park has several picnic areas which provide a relaxing setting for an afternoon setting.

The Miss American Green Cross statue at the trail head stands as a monument to the environmental movement.

What is now Brand Library was built in 1904 as Leslie C. Brand's home, Miradero, "a high place overlooking a wide view." Designed by Brand's brother-in-law, architect Nathaniel Dryden, it was inspired by the East Indian Pavilion built for the 1893 Columbian World Exposition held in Chicago.

On April 10, 1925, Mr. Brand died, leaving his estate to the City of Glendale upon the death of his wife, provided it be turned into a public library and park. Mrs. Brand died in 1945. By 1956, the mansion had been converted into a 5,000 sq. ft. library.

4worldlovers: The City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks Department, Aquatics Division offers families and community members many healthy, affordable and safe aquatic activities at their public pools, lakes and beaches. The Aquatics Division operates 39 seasonal swimming pools, 16 year-round swimming pools and 3 camp pools, and 3 LAUSD pools. In addition, the city operates 11 open water facilities. These open water facilities are open year round, offering fishing, paddle boating and small craft programs.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.

Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in programs and classes. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the program or class you wish to participate.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks takes public health very seriously, in doing so, we follow the standard testing guidelines for Lakes and Swimming Pools.

All City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks swimming pools adhere to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health’s Title 22- Section 65529 regulations (including and not limited to regular on-site testing and monitoring of the pool water purification system, pH and free chlorine residuals).

Children under seven (7), unless accompanied by an adult on a one-to-one ratio.

Children under the age of four (4) without an approved “swim diaper” or plastic pants with elastic around the waist and legs.

Men must wear swim trunks with a liner AND a drawstring, board shorts are acceptable,

Females must wear a bathing suit, may be a one-piece or two-piece.

No white t-shirts or white rash guards or shirts of any kind,

The year-round facilities’ hours of operation vary per facility. View year-round facilities link (above) for more detailed information.