CITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Government

Five-member City Council with Mayor & City Manager, Police & Fire Departments, Burbank Water & Power and Burbank Unified School District.

City Parks

Burbank boasts 23 city parks representing more than 150 acres of open space and a number of innovative recreation facilities. Included is a 27-hole golf course, a skate park, basketball courts, three senior centers, indoor gymnasiums and miles of hiking trails in the Verdugo Mountains. Classes, sports programs and league practices are offered throughout the year.

BurbankBus

The City of Burbank operates a fleet of 26 buses and provides 1,557 daily trips. The system integrates several transportation alternatives that allow riders to connect to Metrolink, Metro Red Line, and regional bus lines. BurbankBus unites places of employment with entertainment destinations, and joins both with transportation hubs.

BurbankBike

Burbank provides a network of bikeways that stretch more than 20 miles to the Warner Center in Woodland Hills. Within city limits, the Chandler Bikeway, a 2-mile dedicated bike and pedestrian path, attracts thousands of riders per week. Currently planned is another 3 miles of bike routes that will link many of the city's neighborhoods.

Fiber Optics & Wi-Fi

The City maintains high fiber-strand optic service, including “dark” fiber optics for high volume commercial use. Access to high-speed internet and innovative telecommunications is a key City objective. As part of this program, Downtown Burbank recently went “Wi-Fi,” a free service that is now being rolled out to City parks, libraries and other public facilities.

Burbank Water & Power

Burbank Water & Power (BWP) serves Burbank's 45,000 households and 6,000 businesses. BWP boasts exceptional electric service reliability, performing 300% to 500% better than any of California's three investor owned utilities, including Southern California Edison. This outstanding service is provided to Burbank customers at highly competitive prices. The Magnolia Power Project, California's newest power plant operated by BWP, will further enhance Burbank's reliability and low-cost generation for many years to come.