Studio City, Los Angeles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Studio City
Neighborhood of Los Angeles
Millard Sheets Studio mosaic mural, Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards, 2024
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
City	Los Angeles
Named for	The studio lot now known as Radford Studio Center

Studio City is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. It is located in the southeast San Fernando Valley. The area is named after a famous movie studio. This studio was started by film producer Mack Sennett in 1927. Today, it is known as Radford Studio Center.

History of Studio City

Studio City was once called Laurelwood. It was part of a large Mexican land grant. This land was given to Eulogio F. de Celis in 1846. Later, the land was owned by James Boon Lankershim and other developers. They formed a company to manage the land and water.

Around 1899, the area lost most of its water rights. This made it hard to sell land for farming. But things changed when the Los Angeles Aqueduct was built. Water reached the San Fernando Valley in 1913. This caused a big boom in real estate.

A group of important people bought a large part of the land. This group included Harry Chandler from the Los Angeles Times. H.J. Whitley then planned out the area that is now Studio City.

In 1927, Mack Sennett built a new movie studio. The land for the studio was given by a developer. The area around this new studio was then named Studio City.

In 1955, Studio City's fire station, Station 78, made history. It became the first fire station in Los Angeles City Fire Department to have a racially mixed team.

A house fire started in Studio City on January 8, 2025. It quickly spread to nearby homes. This was part of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.

Geography and Weather

The Los Angeles River and Tujunga Wash flow through Studio City. These two channels meet near Radford Studio Center.

People of Studio City

In 2000, about 34,034 people lived in Studio City. This means there were about 5,395 people per square mile. By 2008, the population grew to an estimated 37,201 residents.

The average age of residents in 2000 was 38 years old. This was considered older than many other areas in Los Angeles. Most residents, about 78%, were White. About 8.7% were Latino, and 5.4% were Asian.

The average household income in 2008 was about $75,657 per year. This was considered high for the city. About 55.9% of homes were rented, while 44.1% were owned.

Arts and Culture

Saint Saviour's Chapel at Harvard-Westlake School, built in 1914

The Studio City Theater, which is now a Barnes & Noble bookstore

Cool Places to Visit

• Radford Studio Center (used to be CBS Studio Center)
• Los Angeles River walk (part of the North Valleyheart Riverwalk)
• The outside of the Brady Bunch house
• Campo de Cahuenga
• Metro B Line Universal City/Studio City station
• Buildings designed by Rudolph Michael Schindler

Library

• The Studio City branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is a great place to find books. It is located at Moorpark Street and Whitsett Avenue.

Parks and Fun Activities

Studio City has many parks for outdoor fun.

Beeman Park

The Studio City Recreation Center, also known as Beeman Park, is a popular spot. It has an auditorium and places to barbecue. You can play baseball on a lighted field. There are also lighted basketball courts and tennis courts. Kids can enjoy the play area. Many programs and classes are offered here. It has one of the biggest youth baseball programs in public parks.

Other Parks

• Moorpark Park is a smaller park with a children's play area and picnic tables.
• Woodbridge Park has a play area for children and toddlers.
• Wilacre Park is a large natural mountain park. It has a hiking trail called the Betty B Dearing trail. You can find restrooms and a picnic area here.
• Fryman Canyon Park is another nature park with the upper part of the Betty B Dearing hiking trail.
• Coldwater Canyon Park is next to Wilacre Park and Fryman Canyon Park. It has an amphitheater and is home to the TreePeople conservation group.
• Studio City Mini-Park is a small, unstaffed park.
• North Valleyheart Riverwalk is a long park along the Los Angeles River.

Local Government

Studio City is part of the city of Los Angeles. It is represented by different elected officials. The community has its own Neighborhood Council. This council helps local residents have a say in city decisions.

The area is also represented by officials at the county, state, and national levels. These include the Los Angeles County Supervisor, State Senator, California Assemblyman, and U.S. Representative.

Education in Studio City

Many adults in Studio City have earned a college degree. In 2000, almost half of residents aged 25 and older had a four-year degree. This is a high percentage for the city and county.

Schools in Studio City

Walter Reed Middle School

Athletic field at Upper Campus, Harvard-Westlake School

Here are some of the schools located in Studio City:

• Bridges Academy, a private school for grades 4–12.
• Campbell Hall School, a private school for grades K–12.
• Carpenter Community Charter School, a public school for grades K–5.
• Harvard-Westlake School, a private school for grades 10–12.
• Walter Reed Middle School, a public school for grades 6–8.
• Oakwood School, a private school for grades K–6.
• Rio Vista Elementary School, a public school for grades K–5.
• St. Charles Borromeo School, a private school for grades K–8.

Famous People from Studio City

Many well-known people have lived in Studio City, especially those in entertainment.

Film and Television Stars

• Paul Thomas Anderson, a film director
• Ed Asner, an actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild
• Elizabeth Banks, an actress and director
• Mayim Bialik, an actress
• Julie Bowen, an actress
• George Clooney, an actor and director
• Jon Cryer, an actor
• William Daniels, an actor
• Zooey Deschanel, an actress
• Leonardo DiCaprio, an actor and producer
• Zac Efron, an actor
• Erik Estrada, an actor
• Clark Gable, a famous actor
• Selena Gomez, a singer and actress
• Ryan Gosling, an actor
• Neil Patrick Harris, an actor and writer
• Vanessa Hudgens, an actress and singer
• Josh Hutcherson, an actor
• Allison Janney, an actress
• Mila Kunis, an actress
• Lucy Liu, an actress
• Seth MacFarlane, an actor and producer
• Alyssa Milano, an actress
• Chloë Grace Moretz, an actress
• Bill Nye, a science educator
• Jack Osbourne, a reality show star
• Patton Oswalt, an actor and comedian
• Jason Priestley, a television actor
• Michael Richards, an actor and comedian
• William Shatner, an actor
• Sofía Vergara, an actress
• Nancy Walker, an actress and director

Music Artists

Sports Stars

• Zack Greinke, a Major League Baseball pitcher
• Joc Pederson, a Major League Baseball outfielder
• Justin Turner, a Major League Baseball player
• Jrue Holiday, a National Basketball Association player

See also

In Spanish: Studio City (Los Ángeles) para niños