1963 - Brace Canyon Park Playground

1963

Brace Canyon Park was built at a cost of $112,500 on top of a working reservoir in Burbank's water system. According to the Los Angeles Times, "a nine-inch thick reinforced concrete slab roof over the reservoir with 20 inches of turf on top keeps the children from getting their feet wet." According to Burbank Parks and Recreation Department, the park was opened May 5, 1955, though it wasn't dedicated as Brace Canyon Park until January 25, 1963 after the naming of the surrounding canyon by the U.S. Geological Survey. This photo of a playground area in the park was taken in March 1963, shortly after the park's dedication.

2901 Haven Way, Burbank CA 91504

• Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
• Parks
• Playgrounds
• Park facilities
• 1960s

8 x 10 b&w photo

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

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City Clerk's Office