Inside Moorpark

City Incorporation: Moorpark incorporated in July 1983.

Location: Conveniently located in the southeastern part of Ventura County just 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Moorpark is the natural choice for home and family. Moorpark is recognized for having the lowest number of serious crimes committed in Ventura County and one of the safest cities of its size in the United States!

History: Local residents are proud of Moorpark's blend of natural, historical and contemporary living. Moorpark has been called a "Leave it To Beaver Town."

In 1887, Robert W. Poindexter was granted title to the present site of Moorpark. He named the City after the Moorpark apricot which grew throughout the lovely valley. Poindexter plotted Moorpark city streets and planted the stately California Pepper trees in the downtown area.

Education: Quality education is an important Moorpark advantage. Moorpark Unified Schools District encompasses 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, one high school and one continuation school.

Moorpark College provides an accredited two-year program in business, science, performing arts, and vocational studies. Unique to Moorpark College is the Exotic Animal Training and Management curriculum. Students in this program operate an expanding on-campus zoo facility which is open to the public. The physics and astronomy departments also boast Ventura County's only public observatory.

Nearby universities within an easy commute from Moorpark include California Lutheran University and California State University at Northridge.

Recreation: City recreation and parks programs offer activities for every member of the family. The City offers recreation classes and youth sports clinics on a year round basis. Many classes for adults and senior citizens are also available. Quarterly registrations cover Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall sessions.

Events: The City sponsors a wide variety of special events throughout the year. The annual Fall festival, "Country Days", attracts visitors from throughout the area. Highlighted by a colorful parade, street fair, barbecue and street dance, this event is for the whole family. Please go to CITY PARKS AND RECREATION for a more complete listing of events!

Transportation: The Burbank, Van Nuys and Oxnard commuter airports are within 40 minutes of Moorpark. Los Angeles International Airport is only a 60-minute drive. The Southern Pacific and AMTRAK rail systems provide convenient freight and passenger service. The City has its own Metrolink Station. With Metrolink operating Monday through Friday on all lines and making regular stops from Oxnard to Los Angeles Union Station, Metrolink is a great way to beat the traffic! The city owns its own bus and contracts for bus service and maintenance. Moorpark City Transit operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, along a 15-mile fixed-route. In addition, the City offers a paratransit service to eligible disabled riders in accordance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Government: The City of Moorpark is governed by a Council/Manager form of government. The Mayor is elected to serve a two-year term. The four City Council members are elected at large to serve staggered four-year terms.