Highlights of the Six Communities in Council District Three

Canoga Park (known as Owensmouth until 1930) is a bedroom community in the Southwest San Fernando Valley. It started as an agricultural area and grew slowly into a beautiful town destined for much growth, including receiving the coveted All-America City Award in 2005 given by the National Civic League. This was the first time the City of Los Angeles has earned this distinction. Canoga Park is often referred to as “an oasis in the Valley.”

Today, Canoga Park is a thriving town with art and antique shops, and great eateries (such as the fabulous Pastries by Edie and the Follow Your Heart Natural Foods Market and Café). A small town delight is Henrí’s Restaurant which is also home to “The Back Room at Henrí’s” where one can enjoy live jazz on the weekends by some of the top players in the country. In the heart of Canoga Park, there are two live-performance theatres -Clyde Porter’s West Valley Playhouse on Owensmouth Avenue and the Madrid Theatre along Sherman Way. Also, the Green Thumb Nursery started in Canoga Park over 60 years ago and is still a unique and thriving business. And you can find the freshest coffee in town at Rocky Roasters on Canoga Avenue. For physical fitness for the whole family, check out the Main Street Performing Arts Studio and the Mudra Yoga & Dance Studio. Canoga Park is also home to the Canoga/Owensmouth Historical Society.

In addition to the unique business mix, Canoga Park boasts four wonderful annual events: the St. Patrick’s Day Community March and Celebration on March 17th, the Memorial Day Parade in May, Clyde Porter Arts Day in October, and Día de Los Muertos Street Festival in November.

The street boundaries of Canoga Park are Roscoe Blvd. to the North, Shoup Ave. to the West, Vanowen St. to the South, and De Soto Ave. to the East.

Reseda is one of the first suburbs in the San Fernando Valley and was developed to accommodate the influx of young families at the end of World War II. Originally an agricultural community known for its lettuce and orange production, Reseda is now one of the busiest business districts in the Central Valley.

Reseda is home to a large duck pond that lies inside Reseda Park at the corner of Reseda Blvd. and Victory Blvd. Also, a number of motion pictures have been produced and set-in Reseda such as The Karate Kid and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. 

The street boundaries of Reseda are Roscoe Blvd. to the North, Corbin Ave. to the West, Victory Blvd. to the South, and White Oak Ave. to the East.

Tarzana was originally part of the San Fernando Mission, which was established in 1797 by Spanish settlers and missionaries. Tarzana is named after the unforgettable character "Tarzan of the Apes," and is a tribute to his even more unforgettable creator, Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzana is a vibrant community filled with businesses along Ventura Blvd. The residents are very involved through the Tarzana Neighborhood Council where they actively engage in discussion of issues affecting their community.

Tarzana contains two country clubs (with golf courses) in the Santa Monica Mountains -El Caballero County Club and Braemar Country Club. There are also a number of gated communities, including Mulholland Park and Braemar Estates. Tarzana is well-known for its Persian restaurants, delicatessens, booksellers, and language training institutes.

The street boundaries of Tarzana are Victory Blvd. to the North, Corbin Ave. to the West, Mulholland Drive to the South, and Lindley Ave. to the East.

West Hills was formed in 1987. The community of West Hills was once part of Canoga Park and was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Tongva tribe. West Hills is a quiet community that is home to many beautiful parks such as the Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center, Shadow Ranch Park, and El Scorpion Ranch. It is home to the Milken Jewish Community Center which has classes for children and seniors and houses the Finegood Art Gallery. West Hills also hosts the Annual West Hills Fall Festival sponsored by the West Hills Neighborhood Council. This event started in 2003 and helps promote local businesses in the West Hills/Canoga Park community, boasting approximately 5,000 attendees. 

The Knapp Ranch baseball program in West Hills is the largest such program in all of the City of Los Angeles. Every spring, more than 600 families enjoy the game of baseball at Knapp Ranch Park. A board of dedicated volunteer parents and community members continue to improve and enhance the program by providing clinics and support for the league. This is the only program with a volunteer board in the entire City.

The community is also very involved through the West Hills Neighborhood Council where residents actively engage in discussion of issues affecting their community. West Hills is a wonderful place to live in and is a place where people take pride in their community.

The street boundaries of West Hills are Roscoe Blvd. to the North, the Los Angeles County Line to the West, Victory Blvd. to the South, and Shoup Ave. to the East.

Winnetka is a bedroom community in the Southwest San Fernando Valley and is home to the Canoga Park Bowl and also has other entertainment and shopping opportunities for locals.

The street boundaries of Winnetka are Roscoe to the North, De Soto Ave. to the West, Victory Blvd. to the South, and Corbin Ave. to the East.

Woodland Hills is a diverse suburban community located at the southwest corner of the San Fernando Valley. It is home to such destinations and business districts as Westfield Promenade Mall, Ventura Blvd., and Warner Center. It is also home to Pierce College and the Motion Picture and Television Fund.

Woodland Hills hosts the Valley Cultural Center’s “Concerts in the Park” during the summer season in Warner Park, which includes the “Playboy Jazz Festival,” and the “Dennis P. Zine Annual July Fourth Extravaganza.” There are “Movies in the Park,” a delightful way to experience Hollywood’s finest feature films. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun-filled, family-oriented evening under the stars.