Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council

06/16/2026

E-bike safety continues to be a concern for many Oak Park residents. The Oak Park MAC has heard concerns from community members about unsafe riding, excessive speeds, and near misses on our streets, trails, and around schools and parks.

To help address these concerns, Supervisor Jeff Gorell recently brought forward a measure directing staff to work with stakeholders—including schools, park agencies, law enforcement, community organizations, and others—to explore policies, education, and coordinated programs that can improve safety throughout Ventura County.

It's also important for parents to understand the law. In some California communities, parents have faced legal consequences for the actions of their children while operating e-bikes and other motorized vehicles. Most importantly, talk with your children about riding safely, following the rules of the road, wearing helmets, respecting neighbors, and being courteous to pedestrians.

Rancho Simi Rec and Park District is exploring ways to limit access to bike jumps that are located in the Medea Creek area to make it safer for those using the walking path and to protect the habitat in the area.

When it comes to illegal or unsafe riding, residents in Oak Park should contact the California Highway Patrol. For non-emergency concerns, call 1-800-835-5247. If there is an immediate danger or emergency, call 911.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office will also provide information about e-bike safety at the next MAC Meeting taking place on June 25 at 7 pm at Oak Park High School.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Wenqing Lu, a sophomore at Oak Park High School and winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for California's 26th Congressional District.

06/09/2026

🎉 Oak Park Turns 60! 🎉

Did you know Oak Park will soon celebrate its 60th anniversary?

The Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) is seeking community members interested in helping plan a special celebration recognizing Oak Park's rich history, strong sense of community, and exciting future.

We're looking for volunteers with a variety of interests and skills, including:
• Event planning and organization
• Community partnerships and sponsorships
• Marketing and promotion
• Creative programming and activities
• Local history and storytelling
• General enthusiasm for Oak Park!

Whether you have experience planning events or simply want to help make this milestone memorable, we'd love to hear from you.

The celebration is anticipated to take place in the fall or spring, and we're forming a volunteer planning committee now to begin gathering ideas and building community involvement.

Interested? Visit https://supervisorgorell.venturacounty.gov/advisory-councils/oak-park-mac/contact-me or attend the next Oak Park MAC meeting to learn more.

Let's celebrate 60 years of Oak Park together! 🌳🎂

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

The next Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Oak Park Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 6/10/26 at 6:30pm at the Oak Park Community Center in the Nature Center.

View the agenda packet at https://cms4.revize.com/revize/ranchosimirec/board_of_directors/committees/oak_park_committee.php.

06/04/2026

I am honored to have been elected to another term and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our community.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this election and made your voice heard. I also want to thank my fellow candidates for their willingness to serve and their commitment to our community.

I look forward to continuing the important work ahead—working together to strengthen Ventura County, support our residents, and build a strong future for generations to come.

Thank you for your trust and support. Let's go!

06/02/2026

Election Day is here and the County of Ventura has 53 voting locations that are open until 8 pm. Learn more at vote.venturacounty.gov.

Beat the Rush - Vote Early! Vote Centers are busiest from 3 - 8 PM.

VOTE CENTERS open at 7 AM. Use ANY Vote Center. Go to vote.venturacounty.gov for locations of Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes throughout Ventura County.

Contact the Call Center with questions: 805.654.2664

Vote Center teams are ready to help!

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

The next Oak Park MAC Meeting will take place on May 28 at 7 pm at Oak Park High School. View the agenda and meeting materials at: ventura.org/oakpak. The meeting will feature a presentation by Patrick Maynard, Director of the Office of Emergency Services, on AB 747 and updates to the County’s General Plan Safety Elements.

05/27/2026

A reminder, the meeting originally scheduled on Wednesday, May 20th (postponed due to Sandy Fire) has been rescheduled for tomorrow. We hope you can attend!

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm our main office located at 4201 Guardian Street in Simi Valley which will include an item to discuss the District’s Budget, with an emphasis on the District’s current and future Capital Improvement Plan.

Capital improvements are one-time construction projects or equipment purchases that add, enhance, or improve parks, facilities, athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, bike/pedestrian paths, and others for the benefit of the community to use and enjoy for many years to come.

We invite residents and stakeholders to attend the meeting to provide our Board of Directors with input regarding community, group, and individual needs to gather feedback in the development of the District’s future capital improvement projects to ensure community needs are being met and to assist the Board with prioritizing capital improvement efforts.

The meeting agenda is available on the District’s website at www.rsrpd.org . For more information, please contact the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District at (805) 584-4400 or email [email protected]