Parks and Recreation
There are many beautiful Parks and Trails right in our own backyard!
There are two great County owned parks in the 4th District:
Oak Park
Mature Oak trees enhance this rustic 100.5 acre open space park that is surrounded by gentle, rolling hills and an abundance of coastal sage scrub brush. This natural environment supports a multitude of California native wildlife species, such as a raptors, roadrunners, sagebrush lizards, and alligator lizards. The park is ideal for group RV camping in a secluded setting.
Tapo Canyon Park
Tapo Canyon Regional Park is located in the midst of the rolling hills and canyons of the Santa Susana Mountains north of Simi Valley. Hikers, equestrian riders, and mountain bikers enjoy this rugged and rural park, which features picnic areas, an equestrian arena and an RV campground with 16 full hook up sites.
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is a separate government agency from the City of Simi Valley, formed as a Special District in 1961 for the specific purpose of providing parks and recreation activities to the communities of Simi Valley and Oak Park.
Since that time, the Park District has established 50+ parks and preserved over 5,600 acres of open space that allows for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife preservation. Additionally, decades of Simi Valley history has been preserved at the Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, where docent lead tours are available, and at the Santa Susana Train Depot where railroad enthusiasts can tour a depot built in 1903 with historic exhibits and miniature train displays.
The Park District has an equestrian center, swimming pool, two golf courses, two dog parks, three community centers, numerous ball fields, picnic pavilions and other recreation amenities. In addition to the many facilities available for public enjoyment and reservation, the Park District also offers hundreds of diverse recreation programs and large community events such as concerts, seasonal fairs, and outdoor movies
Moorpark Parks and Recreation
The City of Moorpark, Recreation Division offers a wide variety of programs for the Moorpark community including special events, day camps, preschool, adult and youth sports leagues, and recreation classes. This Division also oversees the rental use of the City’s many park facilities and indoor rooms. The Recreation Division operates out of the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, located at 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Information on recreation programs is available online at moorparkca.gov/recreation or by calling (805) 517-6300
