The Japanese Garden is a 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) public Japanese garden in Los Angeles , located in the Lake Balboa district in the central San Fernando Valley , adjacent to the Van Nuys and Encino neighborhoods. It is specifically on the grounds of the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant adjacent to Woodley Park , in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area .
21-696: The Sepulveda Dam is a dry dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withhold winter flood waters along the Los Angeles River . Completed in 1941, at a cost of $ 6,650,561 (equivalent to $ 137,766,000 in 2023), it is located south of center in the San Fernando Valley , approximately eight miles (13 km) east of the river's source in the western end of the Valley, in Los Angeles, California . Sepulveda Dam, along with Hansen Dam located in
42-499: A dry Zen meditation garden ( Karesansui ) containing a large grass-covered mound, representing Tortoise Island , a symbol of longevity, and a Three Buddhas ( Trikaya ) arrangement of stones. Next comes an expansive chisen , or "wet strolling" garden with waterfalls, lakes, trees, and stone lanterns . At path's end is the Shoin Building with an authentic 4½ tatami (7 m ) tea house and adjacent tea garden . The garden
63-469: A maximum grade of no more than 2%. A shorter route heads south on Balboa Boulevard , which crosses a natural stretch of the Los Angeles River that lined with native Arroyo willows , California sycamores , and other California native plants . The bikeway "cruises around the Balboa Sports Center and several golf courses, and has several open areas with spectacular views of into the mountains to
84-535: Is a dam constructed for the purpose of flood control . Dry dams typically contain no gates or turbines , and are intended to allow the channel to flow freely during normal conditions. During periods of intense rainfall that would otherwise cause floods, the dam holds back the excess water, releasing it downstream at a controlled rate. Development of dry dams was pioneered by the Miami Conservancy District which built five such dams on tributaries to
105-497: Is a 9-mile (14 km) bicycle path route looping around the recreation area. This "very popular bike path" runs from Victory Boulevard near the San Diego Freeway (I-405) , westward to White Oak Avenue, south on White Oak to Burbank Boulevard , east on Burbank to Woodley Boulevard, and north on Woodley returning to Victory Boulevard . Public access is continuous along it. The ride features no steep or sustained hills, and has
126-589: Is usually considered a delicate environment, a Japanese garden. The ponds and irrigation use reclaimed water from the adjacent water reclamation plant. The gardens were designed by Dr. Koichi Kawana , and created from 1980 to 1983. Their formal dedication was on June 14, 1984. The Japanese Garden has been ranked 10th out of 300 public Japanese gardens in the United States by the Journal of Japanese Gardening . As one first enters The Japanese Garden, one walks through
147-598: The G Line at either Balboa station or Woodley station . The 2,000-acre (810 ha) Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is a flood control basin in Encino managed by the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks . Woodley Park is a large city park located on Woodley Avenue between Victory and Burbank Boulevards . The Leo Magnus Cricket Complex , a dog park , and group picnic areas are within
168-520: The Great Miami River to prevent flooding of the Miami Valley and Dayton, Ohio . The Japanese Garden The garden's Japanese name is Suihō-en (水芳園) meaning "garden of water and fragrance." The idea of having a Japanese Garden adjacent to a water reclamation plant was conceived by Donald C. Tillman. The garden's purpose was to demonstrate a positive use of reclaimed water , in what
189-499: The 1914 flood caused $ 10 million in damages to the developing basin areas, a public outcry began for action to address the recurring flooding problems. During the following year, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District was formed. Some of the early flood control efforts included smaller areas of channelization and the planning for needed reservoirs. Taxpayers approved bond issues in 1917 and 1924 to build
210-593: The 6.5-mile (10.5 km) Class III path on Woodley Ave. The Sepulveda Basin River Recreation Zone extends from above Balboa Boulevard to the confluence of Haskell Creek below Burbank Boulevard . It is open for recreational non-motorized boating during the summer, with restricted access to some protected wildlife areas along the banks. Other recreation facilities within the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area include: Dry dam A dry dam
231-534: The North Reserve and South Reserve, located north and south of Burbank Boulevard . Both have nature paths and hiking trails. Access and parking are in eastern Woodley Park near to the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant, or from Burbank Boulevard east of Woodley Avenue. Haskell Creek flows through the nature preserve , and there are several wildlife ponds. Over 200 species of birds have been seen in
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#1732847978996252-591: The Tillman Water Reclamation Plant. It also has barbecue pits, children's play area, picnic tables, and covered picnic pavilions. There are many Flowering cherry trees ( Prunus serrulata 'Pink Cloud') in the park. The Balboa Station on the G Line is located at the north end of the park, at Balboa Boulevard. The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is at the southeast end of the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin and Recreation Area. It has two sections,
273-497: The basin. Many, attracted by the water, gather here during fall and spring migrations. The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is an ongoing habitat restoration project, with locally native California plants . Native trees include Fremont's cottonwood ( Populus fremontii ) , Coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia ) , Valley Oak ( Quercus lobata ) , California Black Walnut ( Juglans californica ) , and California sycamore ( Platanus racemosa ) . The Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area Bike Path
294-584: The dam, the Sepulveda Basin is home to several large recreation areas including Woodley Park , a model aircraft field, The Japanese Garden , a wildlife refuge, a water reclamation plant, and an armory. The facilities are compatible with occasional inundation from reservoir impoundment. It is a location for films (such as Escape from New York ), music videos (such as BTS 's " On (Kinetic Manifesto) " They Might Be Giants' " The Statue Got Me High " and Keedy 's " Save Some Love "), and car commercials. When
315-464: The first major dams. However, they were not willing to provide enough funding for the much needed and substantial infrastructure downstream of these dams. After two more destructive floods in the 1930s, most notably the 1938 flood , federal assistance was requested. The Army Corps of Engineers took a lead role in channelizing the river and constructing several dams which would create flood control basins behind them. Channelization began in 1938, and by 1960
336-407: The north San Fernando Valley, was constructed in response to the historic 1938 floods which killed 144 people. The dam's 17,300-acre-foot (21,300,000 m) capacity would allow it to hold back roughly 2 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (57 mm) of runoff from the 141 square miles (370 km) of catchment upstream. It was placed at what was the then-current edge of the city. East of the dam, the river
357-454: The north and east." The loop sections along Victory and Burbank can be frequented by joggers. The bike path can seasonally have burr-bearing weeds, which may cause flats in less durable tires. The Apollo II Model Airplane Field is visible from the path. There is ample free parking available in the public park, sports field, and/or golf course parking lots on Burbank, Woodley and Balboa Boulevards. "Not all of [the park’s bike paths] show up on
378-521: The official city Rec and Parks map or Google maps. The bike paths connect to play areas along Lake Balboa , several bathrooms, natural areas (including a natural soft-bottom stretch of the L.A. River ), and to the cross- valley Orange Line bike path ." To access the park from the Orange Bikeway start at Victory Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard, go south, then turn east on a bike way. The Sepulveda Basin bike paths are accessible from Granada Hills via
399-510: The park. The park was opened in 1975. The Japanese Garden is a 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) public Japanese garden located on the grounds of the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant adjacent to Woodley Park. Lake Balboa Park, also known as Anthony C. Beilenson Park, is an 80-acre (32 ha) park and water recreation facility with boat rentals and fishing. Lake Balboa is a 27-acre (11 ha) lake filled with water reclaimed from
420-458: The project was completed to form the present 51-mile (82 km) engineered waterway. Included in this work were Hansen Dam , completed in 1940 and followed by Sepulveda Dam in 1941. In 1973, Burbank Boulevard was built through the Sepulveda Basin, and Woodley Ave was also built in the recreation area in 1975. During the 2028 Summer Olympics , the area around the dam will host Archery , BMX/Cycling and Skateboarding . Transit users can exit
441-413: Was crowded into a narrow channel by the city's growth. The flood control basin is a large and undeveloped area in the center of the Valley, used mostly for wildlife refuge and recreation. After the 1938 Los Angeles River flood, the channelization of all the Valley's dry washes was created with dry, concrete-lined river bottoms. Currently these are being devolved in part as interconnecting bike paths. Behind
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