Aptly named, Oak Park is a community surrounded by oak-studded hills owned by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, State Parks and National Parks. A deed restricting some of these parklands to remain in open space set to expire, inspired residents to make sure SOAR was renewed. The County SOAR initiative gives residents in Oak Park an added measure of security knowing a vote of the people is required to rezone these treasured open space lands.
People in Oak Park love their schools, the safety of their neighborhoods and the beauty of their parks and open space. SOAR’s protection of open space is an important measure that protects Oak Park residents’ quality of life.