Glendale is the third largest city in Los Angeles County. Nestled in the San Fernando Valley and bisected by the Verdugo Mountains the city has a Mediterranean climate and picturesque neighborhoods with majestic views.

The rich history of Glendale includes the airport, now closed, where Charles Lindbergh took off for the first commercial west to east transcontinental flight. It is also home to the Forest Lawn Memorial-Park known for its art collection and as the final resting place for many celebrities. Bob's Big Boy hamburger chain started in Glendale as did Baskin-Robbins first ice cream parlor. It continues to be a popular spot for big business that include Dreamworks SKG, a large Walt Disney Company campus, the Muppets Studio, and Marvel Studios.

The city of Glendale has more than 5,000 acres of natural open space and residents embrace protecting the environment and sharing their community with local vegetation and wildlife. This dedication is demonstrated by the float being designed for the 2014 Rose Parade. Title “Let's Be Neighbors” the float will include representations of the animals and plants of the neighborhood.

The City developed the Greener Glendale Plan to promote sustainable living through eco-friendly programs and projects. The community strives to increase energy efficiency, conserve water, instituting green building standards, and reducing waste. The residents recently embraced a zero waste plan and take advantage of local programs such as recycling services, composting workshops, free recycling of electronic waste, and a refrigerator recycling program. Residents also take advantage of four community gardens and three Farmers' Markets.

There are luxurious mansions on lushly landscaped yards with swimming pools, tennis courts, and mountain views. There are also lovely single family neighborhoods with beautiful family homes of various styles, sizes, and price ranges. These communities are designed along tree lined streets with pretty houses on well-maintained yards with swimming pools, inviting outdoor living space, and many with majestic mountain views. Residents enjoy backyard picnics, pool parties, walks and bike rides through the neighborhood, and relaxing on the patio with a good book.

There are also affordable townhouses and condominium complexes with welcoming units of different sizes and styles. Residents enjoy comfort, convenience, and mountain views as well as amenities such as swimming pools, spas, and workout facilities

The Glendale Unified School District oversees the public schools in the city. There are four public high schools. There are also private schools and the Glendale Community College.

Residents enjoy lovely parks and recreation centers that offer programs and host local festivals. The Adult Recreation Center has multi-use rooms, a fully equipped exercise room, a lounge, billiards room, table tennis tables, and a pickle ball court. There are also walking paths and courtyards, one with seating and a fireplace and another with chairs, tables, and umbrellas. It provides services for senior citizens including exercise rooms, health screenings, a variety of classes, travel opportunities, recreational activities, and special events. Maple Park Community Center has two large meeting rooms, a full kitchen, a computer lab, recreation room, a full court gymnasium, and a large outdoor terrace. There are also walking paths, a tennis court, picnic area with tables, a handicapped accessible playground. The Pacific Community Center is a newer facility with conference and meeting rooms, a gymnasium, computer lab, an arts and science room, and a game room. They hold classes that promote wellness, learning, and personal growth. Outside visitors enjoy a picnic area, a little league ball field, multi-purpose field and court, a playground, water-play area, and an outdoor theater. Brand Park is a large park with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, a playground, children's wading pool, basketball court, and softball field. Glendale Narrows Riverwalk is an equestrian facility and recreational walking and hiking trails. There are also many small parks located throughout the community that offer a wide variety of amenities such as community rooms, picnic areas, playgrounds, and athletic fields.

Single focus parks include Verdugo Skate Park and Pacific Pool Park. The Skate Park has a 15,000 square foot concrete facility with a clover bowl section, kidney pool, street plaza with rails and ledges and snake run that ends in a 9 foot bowl. The Park sponsors classes and competitions. Pacific Park Pool includes the pool, grand stands, showers, and lockers and offers a summer aquatics program.

The Scholl Canyon Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course that also has a driving range, putting green, and tennis courts. Many learn the game or improve their game at the Golf Learning Center that provides a variety of programs and instructors to suite skill levels.

Glendale has indoor and outdoor shopping malls anchored by brand named stores that are convenient for locals and a popular destination for visiting shoppers. Big name stores represented are Macy's, Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co., J.C. Penney, the Armani Exchange, and Urban Outfitters. The Glendale Galleria was home to the first Disney Store, first Panda Express, and first three story Target.

Shoppers also enjoy three Farmer's Markets. Each market is held on a different day, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, providing more access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Eateries of every type, style, and cost are located throughout the city. There are steak houses, ethnic restaurants, quaint cafes and bistros, eclectic delicatessens, and fast food establishments representing everyone's favorite take home meal. Enjoy a fine dining experience surrounded by your favorite dishes, have a delicious casual meal at a cafe inside or outside, grab a burger at a sports bar, or pick up a pizza to take home and enjoy on the patio.

In addition to the shopping venues, beautiful parks, and historic sites there are movie theaters, art galleries and exhibits, and theaters that offer live performances including plays, ballets, and concerts. Local events are popular and held often in Glendale. Some examples art exhibits, health festivals, sports tournaments, bird watching outings, and holiday themed events. Entertainment choices locally and nearby abound for the residents of Glendale.

Glendale is a welcoming and environmentally friendly community that provides residents with lovely homes and neighborhoods, beautiful parks that offer abundant recreation opportunities and open green spaces for relaxation, eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities, and family friendly community events. It is a popular place to call home.