Some refer to this area as "the country," while others fondly know the largest unincorporated community in Ventura County as the "Suburban Dream." Developed in the Simi Hills in the late 1960s from ranchland owned by Jim and Marian Jordan, stars of the radio show Fibber McGee and Molly, Kanan-Dume (names of a local family) was the only access road in and out of this community. Since its development, residents (14,266 per the 2010 census) have voted against designating Oak Park as an independent city, while also rejecting its annexation into neighboring Thousand Oaks.
Well known for its acclaimed Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD), families flock to the neighborhood, both residing within its borders and also opting to permit into the district in order to take advantage of the academic excellence offered. top notch schools in Oak Park are:
Oak Park Elementary Schools:
Brookside Elementary (DK - 5)
Oak Hills Elementary (DK - 5)
Red Oak Elementary (DK - 5)
Oak Park Independent School (K-12)
Oak Park Middle School:
Medea Creek Middle School
Oak Park Independent School (K-12)
Oak Park High School:
Oak Park High School
Oak Park Independent School (K-12),
Oak View High School (an alternative option for children 16 years and older)
Other than offering some of the finest schools in Southern California, Oak Park is known for its many desirable subdivisions. Highly sought out single family homes can be found in beautiful Sutton Valley, The Regency, Rolling Hills Estates, Chambord, Chaparral Estates, Country Meadows, Monte Carlo, Canyon Cove, Country Glen, and more. The finest townhomes and condos can be located in Capri, Shadow Ridge, Shadow Oaks, Country Vista, Country Highlands, and more.
A quick drive around the community will lead you to quickly discover the beautiful surrounding hills, a wide variety of parks, open space, hiking and biking trails, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping centers. Year-round comfortable climate, low crime rates, and aesthetically pleasing, well maintained homes and landscaping top off the many reasons why Oak Park has been deemed one of the best places to live in Southern California.
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