The City of Westlake Village is a municipality located in western Los Angeles County, California, incorporated in 1981. It is known for its picturesque setting in the northern foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, nine miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The city occupies 5.4 square miles and straddles the border between Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with approximately two-thirds of the original master-planned community located within the city of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County. Westlake Village is recognized as a successful suburb with award-winning neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and a high quality of life. The city's Parks and Recreation/Community Services Department is responsible for various programs and activities, including city newsletters, special events like the Summer Entertainment Series and 4th of July Parade, a City/Schools Program, a Community Services Grant Program, and senior and youth recreation programs. The city also manages youth sports field permits and publishes a summer mailer. In 2025, an ordinance was enacted to ban electric mobility devices from sidewalks, parks, and trails to enhance safety. The city has undertaken strategic planning exercises, with its 2025 Strategic Plan building upon previous planning documents to assess the city's status, evaluate progress, identify trends, and establish new goals and objectives.
