Quality of Life
Full Service City
- One of the Top 10 Safest Cities in the U.S.
- Class 1-Rated Fire Department with 9 stations throughout the city
- Clean, reliable, environmentally friendly energy from Glendale Water & Power, Glendale's own utility since 1909
Recreation and Culture
- Over 30 parks & sports facilities
- Dozens of hiking and bike trails
- Skate Park, 27 acre Sport Complex, Community Center, & 709 acre Wilderness Park
- 100s of restaurants and dining options offering a full range of dining options from nationally known-brands to regional, specialty and ethnic foods.
- Glendale is home to a multitude of talented artists, arts organizations, and cultural celebrations.
- Leading Arts & Entertainment Center featuring The Alex Theatre
- Community Events year round
- Museums, historic sites, and public art throughout the city
Glendale is close to all your interests
| Attraction | Distance |
|---|---|
| LA Zoo | 5 Miles |
| Dodger Stadium | 5 Miles |
| Griffith Park | 5 Miles |
| Hollywood | 6 miles |
| Staples center | 7 miles |
| rose bowl | 7 miles |
| universal studios hollywood | 9 miles |
| cbs studios | 11 miles |
| los angeles coliseum | 13 miles |
| santa monica beach | 17 miles |
| rodeo drive | 20 miles |
| disneyland | 30 miles |
| six flags magic mountain | 31 miles |
Education
Glendale Unified School District boasts 21 California Distinguished Schools with an enrollment of 28,000 on 30 campuses.
Glendale Community College, a nationally recognized college, is minutes from Downtown Glendale.
Healthcare
Three major hospital and medical centers within the city’s borders:
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center
- Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
- Verdugo Hills Hospital
Climate
Mediterranean-like climate with moderate temperatures and low humidity year-round with an average temperature of 73 degrees.
Awards & Accolades
- Most Business Friendly City Nominee, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, 2008
- Emmy Award – Educational Video – 2008
- California Healthy City since 1996
- Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
- Tree City, USA designate
- Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
