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Help Save Los Encinos!
Los Encinos is on the State Parks closure list and the community is rallying to save it. Discussions are still underway about the details, but one thing is clear: we need to raise at least $150,000 by July 1 2012 to prevent the closure.
To make a tax deductible donation, send your check made out to "Los Encinos Docents Association" to 16756 Moorpark St.
Encino CA 91436-1068
Or use Paypal
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Los
Encinos State Historic Park
at the corner of Balboa
and Ventura Blvd., in Encino California, was, until the late
19th Century, the hub of human habitation in the Southern
San Fernando Valley.
This five
acre park is blessed with a natural spring, the water of which
was reputed to be so sweet that animals would come for miles
to drink from it. Because of the ready source of water, Indians
of the tribe now called the "Gabrielino", "Fernandeno"
or "Tongva" lived at the site of the park for hundreds,
and perhaps thousands of years.
This valuable
property passed through many hands, going from Indian to Mission
to Californio to French and Basque control through the 19th
Century. It now remains a visible link to our past, and in
Los Angeles, such connections are rare and tenuous. |
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After
having provided water for the thousands of people who have
lived here over the centuries, the natural spring today feeds
a flourishing duck pond. The ducks of Los Encinos, along with
the tranquil surroundings amidst the bustle of Encino, have
made this a favorite spot for parents to bring their children.
It is also a great place for picnics, parties and weddings.
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Hours
10 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission is free.
The Visitors' Center in the Garnier Building is open for self-guided tours during regular park hours.
The newly-refurbished De la Ossa Adobe is available for free guided tours by appointment only. Thank you for your patience as we deal with reduced staff.
School tours are available, please contact us to set up a time.
Address
16756 Moorpark St.
Encino CA 91436-1068
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Participate in discussions about supporing the park
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