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Canoga Park

History of Canoga Park

Canoga Park was the home of Native Americans that lived along the tributaries of the Los Angeles River and traded with the north Valley people. It's estimated that the Native American people had civilizations along the Valley for more than 8,000 years. The Conoga Park area was also part of the Mission San Fernando Rey de Expana during the late 1700s and early 1800s.

During the 1860s the southern half of the San Fernando Valley was purchased by Isaac Landershim and Isaac Van Nuys and wheat ranches were established in the area. This was the first area to ship wheat to Europe from California. The westernmost ranch which spanned 13,000 acres is where the future Conoga Park area is now located. It was here that various Euclayptus trees were imported and planted which later spread to other Canoga Park ranches and farms.

Canoga Park was once named Owensmouth as the area was exaggerated as being the new mouth of the Owens River but later became known as Canoga Park. Founded in 1912, properties in Canoga Park were contracted for sale and a pre development scheme would bring Pacific Electric streetcars into the area as well as a highway and many new thoroughfares. For many years the area remained a small community that marketed itself with the “baby” motif in every way it could including using storks in their advertisements. The Canoga Park area was known as the baby city of the San Fernando Valley.

Description of Canoga Park

Canoga Park is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. Bordered by West Hills to the west, Chatsworth to the north, Woodland Hills to the south and Winnetka to the east, Canoga Park is about 25 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.

The Canoga Park area features several small streams and creeks from the Los Angeles River that originate in the San Fernando Valley and flow through the area. Canoga Park High School is the starting point for the Los Angeles River which begins at the confluence of Calabasas Creek and Bell Creek directly behind the school. The creeks that run through Canoga Park are channeled through concrete walls but they continue to provide a significant urban wildlife landscape which also contributes to the population of wildlife that is left within the San Fernando Valley.

Residents of Canoga Park

Canoga Park is a suburban neighborhood that also features some small industrial and commercial areas. Stunt work and equestrian businesses flourish in the area as do a few small film production studios. Approximately 53,227 people call Canoga Park home. Residents of Canoga Park have a median household income of $51,601 annually.

Rentals in Canoga Park

Canoga Park homes have a median price range of about $302,000 so rentals in Canoga Park tend to be priced around $1200 per month or more. The area features a mixture of rental homes and apartments or townhouse style homes for rent. Canoga Park rental prices typically range based on the size of the rental. The average Canoga Park townhouse rental is about $1,000 for a one bedroom that is under 1,000 square feet. Some of the townhouses for rent in Canoga Park have luxury amenities such as stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and granite countertops but you will also find a range of less luxuriously furnished rentals in the area as well. Monthly price is largely dependent on the amenities and the size.

Fun Things to do in Canoga Park

Canoga Park is home to the the Youth Arts Center which features a contemporary art facility that includes three workshops, a garden classroom and a photography darkroom as well as a gallery for exhibits. Free art classes are offered at the Center for children aged 6-17.

The Madrid Theatre is also located in Canoga Park and features various performances for children. Close by is an ice cream parlor and coffee shop for before or after show snacks. Also in Canoga Park is the Southern California Conservatory of Music which serves blind students as well as those who are not vision impaired. The Conservatory teaches music to children beginning at age 4 through 18 years old.