Okay so "Lake Hollywood" is actually a reservoir, but in a town known for spin, what's the harm?
Located in the hills above the fair city of Hollywood, the "lake" is not only an oasis in the middle of the city, but an important historical landmark. Built in 1924 to hold 2.5 billion gallons of water, the Hollywood reservoir is part of the Owens River Aqueduct system. The reservoir's Mulholland Dam was built then none other than William Mulholland who designed and built a system of aqueducts and reservoirs that provide Los Angeles with most of it's drinking water to this day!
The area is open to hikers and cyclists daily starting at 6:30 a.m. Closing time has seasonal adjustments (5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.). The paths are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Free parking is available on Lake Hollywood Drive and Tahoe Drive adjacent to the park.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.hollywoodknolls.org/hollywood_reservoir.htm
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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