Oak Park, California
Population: 14,625
Located in Ventura County
Oak Park is the epitome of man living harmoniously with nature and the result of caring town officials and residents who wish to preserve the area's natural resources, ensuring that Oak Park will remain beautiful and healthy for generations to come. While predominantly residential, the town's master plan calling for environmentally friendly growth sees to it that for every new development there is an equal implementation of open space and park, eliminating sprawl and damage to this splendid Californian town.
Recreation and attractions is synonymous with California's warm, dry climate. Oak Park alone has 6 neighborhood parks featuring tot lots, picnic areas, access to the Oak Park/Agoura trails system, lighted ball fields and soccer pitches, tennis courts, and pre-teen areas. A wonderful community park offers all of the above plus an amphitheatre, archery range, and its own 3/4 mile bike path. Some specialty facilities include an equestrian center, the historic Santa Susana Train Depot with a working model train layout, the Old Corriganville Movie Ranch, Mt. McCoy, and the Strathearn Historical Park featuring historical buildings, antique farm equipment, general store, and the perfect backdrop for a wedding! Two area golf courses feature both an 18-hole and 9-hole greenways coupled with driving ranges, pro shops, and snack bars. Community sponsored recreation includes after-school programs and summer camps, swimming, open-gym, sports for youth and adults, senior activities, and special events like The Huck Finn Fishing Derby, Oak Park Arts and Crafts Fairs and Holiday celebrations. To top it all off, Oak Park is just minutes from some of the most spectacular scenes and terrain in the nation. Just to the south is the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area with the majestic Simi Peak sitting to the north of town while 15 miles south are the awesome beaches of Malibu lapped by the crystal blue Pacific Ocean. Two miles south of Oak Park lies Highway 101 (Ventura Highway) making for a quick drive east to metro Los Angeles while a short drive west goes to Ventura and Santa Barbara. But that famous road doesn't stop there. In fact, it will take you all the way to the most northwestern tip of Washington state. Oak Park's close proximity to L.A. and other large towns makes for perfect commuter living. Shopping and dining possibilities are endless. Social and cultural affairs are abundant and year-round. Oak Park and the surrounding areas have some of the finest school systems in California. Oak Park itself has three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one alternative high school. If you live in Oak Park, you can attend the Moorpark Campus of the Ventura County Community College District. The nearby four-year colleges and universities include UCLA, California State University Northridge, Pepperdine University, and California Lutheran University. Find homes for sale in Oak Park California
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