[2] The lake area in Hebbal is well known for its picnic spots, a well-maintained park, boating facilities and for the bird watching opportunities.

GKVK University and Manyata Tech Park with a number of office buildings and commercial enterprises makes Hebbal an attractive investment spot.

An inscription stone dating back to 750 AD was found near Maaramma temple in Hebbala which describes what may be the first-named Bengalurean, Kittayya.

Historian B N Sundar Rao in his seminal work 'Bengaluru Itihasa', has also theorized that Kempegowda borrowed the name Bengaluru from a hamlet to the northwest of Hebbal Lake.

Further, BIAL has its office on the National Highway (NH 44) exit of the Hebbal flyover in Gayathri Lake Front.