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Oak Park, CA

Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, United States. When developed in the Simi Hills in the late 1960s, a single road provided the only access to the community from Agoura Hills, California, in neighboring Los Angeles County. As of the 2010 census, Oak Park had a population of 14,266, down from 14,625 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Oak Park as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to the local understanding of the area with the same name.

Oak Park is the biggest unincorporated community in Ventura County. Residents of the community have through votes declined to set up an independent city, and also declined to be annexed into neighboring Thousand Oaks. 

Oak Park has had human occupation from about 5500 B.C. to the present day. It lies within a zone including the early Millingstone Horizon and inland Chumash Indians. Indians camped throughout the area as they collected acorns, yucca, and other food. The sites in the area include major villages, smaller camps, and several rock shelters. Chumash people lived here for thousands of years before European contact. They lived off of trading, gathering, and hunting. The Chumash originally settled in Oak Park due to an abundance of natural resources, including freshwater, acorns, and rabbit hunting. It is one of the oldest occupied places in California.

Oak Park is situated in southeastern Ventura County. It is bordered on the west by North Ranch (Thousand Oaks) and on the south by the LA County cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village. It borders the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to the east and north. Oak Park is located at 34°10'18" North, 118°45'28" West (34.171756, -118.757899). It is bordered by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area on the north and east and Rancho Simi Open Space on the south. It sits within valleys in the Simi Hills capped by Simi Peak which borders the community to the north. The elevation in Oak Park varies from 960 to 2,157 feet above sea level. (Does not include Simi Peak at 2,450 ft). The CDP has a total area of 5.29 sq mi (13.7 km2). All of the area is land and none of it is covered by water. However, there are many small creeks in the area. The largest of these creeks are Medea Creek and Lindero Creek, which are tributaries of Malibu Creek, the only waterway that pierces the Santa Monica Mountains. The Malibu Creek watershed covers 105 square miles and contains 225 stream segments.

Oak Park is situated in southeastern Ventura County. It is bordered on the west by North Ranch (Thousand Oaks) and on the south by the LA County cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village. It borders the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to the east and north.

Oak Park is located at 34°10'18" North, 118°45'28" West (34.171756, -118.757899). It is bordered by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area on the north and east and Rancho Simi Open Space on the south. It sits within valleys in the Simi Hills capped by Simi Peak which borders the community to the north. The elevation in Oak Park varies from 960 to 2,157 feet above sea level. (Does not include Simi Peak at 2,450 ft).

The CDP has a total area of 5.29 sq mi (13.7 km2). All of the area is land and none of it is covered by water. However, there are many small creeks in the area. The largest of these creeks are Medea Creek and Lindero Creek, which are tributaries of Malibu Creek, the only waterway that pierces the Santa Monica Mountains. The Malibu Creek watershed covers 105 square miles and contains 225 stream segments.

Oak Park emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Oak Park Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Jump Gym, Stride Fitness, and FitLot. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Oak Park, such as the China Flat Trail and the Palo Comado. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Oak Park, CA are Mae Boyar Park, Oak Canyon Community Park, Cheeseboro & Palo Comado Canyon.

Population: 14,266 (2010). ZIP code: 91377. Elevation: 337 m. Area code: 805. Area: 5.29 sq mi (13.7 km2).

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Is Oak Park, CA a nice place to live?

Oak Park is in Ventura County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Oak Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oak Park, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Is Oak Park, CA expensive to live in?

Oak Park, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.0% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for California. A typical home costs $962,100, which is 184.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. To live comfortably in Oak Park, California, a minimum annual income of $184,320 for a family, and $106,400 for a single person is recommended.

Is Oak Park, CA safe?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Oak Park is safer than 74% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In California, only on the order of 8% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Oak Park. If you live in Oak Park, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 201. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia

County of Ventura

Oak Park Recreation and Community Services Department

Jump Gym

Stride Fitness

FitLot

China Flat Trail 

Palo Comado

Mae Boyar Park

Oak Canyon Community Park

Cheeseboro & Palo Comado Canyon

Niche

Best Places

Neighborhoodscout

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