About Winnetka
Winnetka is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles that is nestled in the San
Fernando Valley. Originally a farming community it is now a lovely residential area
that offers convenience, amenities, and a peaceful sanctuary from the hectic pace
of life.
Winnetka offers beautiful neighborhoods with lovely and affordable single family
homes. Owners relish beautifully landscaped lawns, lovely outdoor living spaces,
shaded arbors and patios, and some with swimming pools. Those walking through the
neighborhood will smell the backyard cookouts and hear the laughter of children
playing. There are also well designed townhouse and condominium communities that
offer lovely units of various sizes and designs that offer residents patios, balconies,
swimming pools, spas, and workout facilities.
There are four elementary public schools and two middle schools in Winnetka. Older
students attend high school in a nearby community. There are also private schools
to choose time.
Residents enjoy lovely parks and civic minded recreation centers. The Winnetka Recreation
Center has a gymnasium/auditorium, a community room, a lighted baseball diamond,
a picnic area and playground. The Center hosts an after school program, a prekindergarten
program, youth and adult sports leagues, and provides classes in dance, musical
instruments, arts and crafts, and sports. Local events such as holiday themed festivals
and outdoor carnivals are held in the park. Quimby Park has outdoor basketball and
tennis courts and a playground. Runnymade Park is a small pocket park with a picnic
area, a playground, and tennis courts.
Those that enjoy hiking and biking take advantage of the many nearby trails through
the mountains and canyons. Participants enjoy California plants and wildlife and
panoramic views of the surrounding area. For horse lovers there are also equestrian
trails and even camping facilities that provide hitching posts and corrals.
The local population enjoys the many restaurants, cafes, bistros, pubs, and fast
food eateries located throughout the community. It is easy to find your favorite
dishes offered at a lovely restaurant, a terrific steakhouse, a quaint meal at a
comfortable cafe or classic bistro, a delicious serving of wings at a sports pub,
or take a pizza pie home to enjoy on your patio.
Locals do most of their shopping in nearby communities such as Chatsworth and Calabasas.
There are malls and shopping centers that offer brand name department stores, specialty
shops, boutiques, and eateries. Many enjoy a lovely afternoon in the California
sunshine browsing the shops and sipping an iced tea at an outside cafe. Local Farmer's
Markets and grocery stores also abound for fresh produce, delicious ingredients,
and necessities.
Residents enjoy local events, parks and the local theater with 21 screens. Also
nearby are beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches, famous attractions, and venues that
offer concerts, live performances, and professional sporting events.
The inviting community of Winnetka offers residents a feeling of community, lovely
neighborhoods with homes to treasure and enjoy, beautiful parks for rest, relaxation,
and activities, and convenient and eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options.
It is a wonderful place to call home.
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