Located about 25 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles, Sylmar is a charming neighborhood in the northern stretches of the San Fernando Valley. Sylmar is known for its rich diversity, breathtaking mountain views, and longstanding olive trees. Sylmar is also home to the Nethercutt Museum, which features an extensive collection of rare automobiles and various antiques, and Los Angeles Mission College.
Sylmar offers residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Among the neighborhood’s many scenic parks is the hilly Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park, spanning 97 lush acres. Sylmar is also just a short drive from nearby Hansen Dam Recreation Area, which includes an aquatic center, skate park, horse park, soccer fields, and more. Direct access to the 5, 210, and 405 freeways as well as Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line makes getting around from Sylmar easy.
