Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California
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Granada Hills is a district of the City of Los Angeles located in the San Fernando Valley. It is located just north of the Van Nuys district and just east of the Northridge district.
Granada Hills is a thriving suburban community, having evolved from a farming and ranching community. Vestiges of former citrus groves can still be seen as small groups of orange, lemon or grapefruit trees in some residential yards. O'Melveny Park, immediately adjacent to the more rustic Limekiln Canyon Park, has several dozen citrus trees, a small intermittent stream, and a grassy promontory from which a view of the notheastern portion of the San Fernando Valley may be seen.
Limekiln Canyon Park has wild areas, canyon trails, and trail access to nearby Mission Point. Mission Point, known locally by the misnomer, 'Mission Peak' is the highest point in Granda Hills. The area around the peak is home to quail, bobcats, mule deer, mountain lions and rattlesnakes. 'Mission Peak' and its environs are popular mountain biking and hiking areas. The view from the top of Mission Point is striking, taking in most of the San Fernando Valley. In clear weather, one can see Burbank and Downtown Los Angeles.
Schools
"Granada Hills Charter High School" aka "Granada Hills High School" aka "Granada." Granada Hills High School is located at 10535 Zelzah Ave, Granada Hills, California 91344. Founded in 1960, "Granada," as it is called by its students, faculty, and alumni, continues to distinguish itself in both the academic and athletic field. In 2003, Granada became a "charter" high school, allowing it to sovereignly govern themselves and develop outside from the LAUSD bureaucracy. In 2005, their Academic Decathlon team ranked third in the nation. Currently, Granada, is the 379th best high school in the nation, according to Newsweek. Notable alumni of the school include football quarterback John Elway.
John F. Kennedy High School, teaching 10th grade through 12th grade, is located at 11254 Gothic Avenue, Granada Hills, California 91344, within the city of Los Angeles. "Kennedy", as it is called by its students and faculty, is part of District A of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Famous people from Granada Hills
- John Elway, a star for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, graduated from Granada Hills High School.
- Ashley Judd, an actress, was born in Granada Hills.
External Links
- Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce (http://www.granadachamber.com/)