About Moorpark, California
Conveniently located in the southeastern part of Ventura County, just 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, the City of Moorpark is the natural choice for residency and to raise a family. Moorpark is recognized for having the lowest number of serious crimes committed in the county and is one of the safest cities of its size in the United States. Founded in 1900 and incorporated as a city in July 1983, Moorpark is one of the fastest-growing cities in the county. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city’s population was 34,421.
The origin of the name “Moorpark” is not known, but several sources have been suggested. However, most sources agree that its origin was Admiral Lord Anson’s estate Moor Park in Hertfordshire where he introduced the apricot in 1688. It is mainly believed that the City of Moorpark is named after the Moorpark Apricot, which used to grow in the area. This was confirmed by Robert Poindexter, the founder of Moorpark, in 1927.
Moorpark is notable for several restaurants opened by celebrity chefs, including Fabio Viviani, a Top Chef “fan favorite,” and Damiano Carrara, a third-place finisher on Food Network Star.
In addition, a few events are held in the city during the year, most notably is Moorpark “Country Days”. It is a single day parade and festival in late September or early October, American Civil War battle reenactments in early-November, an “Apricot Festival”, usually in the spring or summer, and an annual fireworks celebration on the third of July every year. The “Country Days” parade includes various vendors, entertainment, and family friendly games/crafts. Children march with their schools, sports teams, dance companies, etc. Local businesses are also encouraged to march. The July 3rd fireworks are popular around the rest of Ventura County, as people can go to the Moorpark fireworks on the 3rd, and still see their own local city’s fireworks on July 4.
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