Photo credit: Discovery Cube LA

Lake View Terrace, once known as Rancho Tujunga, was one of the original Spanish land grants in the San Fernando Valley. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound in this area with parks, recreation centers, golf courses, and equestrian trails. It is home to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Hansen Dam Swim Lake, and the Discovery Cube Los Angeles. It also home to Monte Verde Ranch, one of the few destinations in the City of LA that offer year-round horseback rides to the public.

Early settlement of the area, which was originally called Tujunga Terrace, began in the 1870’s followed by homesteading in 1902. In 1948, the community was renamed Lake View Terrace, reflecting its location overlooking the then water-filled Hansen Dam.

Lake View Terrace Community Accomplishments 

Library
Lake View Terrace Branch Library
12002 Osborne Street
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818-890-7404

Police Department
Foothill Community Police Station
12760 Osborne Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
818-756-8861

Fire Department
Fire Station 24
9411 Wentworth Street
Sunland, CA 91040
818-756-8624

Neighborhood Council
Foothill Trails District Neighborhood Council
Lake View Terrace Recreation Center
11075 Foothill Blvd
Lakeview Terrace CA 91342

Parks and Recreation
Hansen Dam Equestrian Center
11127 Orcas Ave. Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818-896-6514

Hansen Dam Recreation Area 
11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818-756-8189

Hansen Dam Swim Lake Aquatic Center/Pool
11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818-899-3779

Kagel Canyon Park
11435 Kagel Canyon St.
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818-756-8189

The Lake View Terrace Recreation Center
11075 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
818-899-8087