Village Homes offers residents the best of both worlds. This community boasts a beautiful suburban setting, with more than a mile of greenbelts shaded by graceful old-growth oak trees. Yet, Village Homes is also a very walkable community that is located within easy strolling distance to numerous shopping and fine dining options in Westlake Plaza. This lovely community is also situated very close to the 125-acre Westlake Lake, which is a popular area for walking, cycling and running.
Established in 1968, Village Hills enjoys a reputation for being a family-oriented community. There are approximately 100-plus homes in this neighborhood that range in size from 1,200 square feet to 3,000 square feet. Although the homes in this neighborhood are older, they are well-maintained and many have been remodeled.
Village Hills is an excellent community for those who enjoy outdoor activities. It boasts tennis courts, a 25-yard swimming pool as well as a kiddie pool for the wee ones. Residents can also take advantage of the two parks in the area. Evenstar Park is a small four-acre facility located in the heart of Village Hills. It features a nice playground and an open field. Triunfo Park is located on the perimeter of Village Hills and features groomed hiking trails, a playground and various ball courts. It is also located next to the trailhead for the Triunfo Canyon Trail. Village Hills also has a clubhouse that can be rented for private functions.
This quiet community is also known for its excellent schools. Westlake Elementary is a California Distinguished School, which recently had an API score of 929. Colina Middle School, which serves 6th through 8th grade, is a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School. And, last but not least, Westlake High School was recently ranked as the number one high school in Ventura County.
Schools
Public Schools: Westlake High School, Number 25 Best Public High Schools in California out of 1,510*
Colina Middle School, Number 136 Best Public Middle Schools in California out of 2,415
Westlake Elementary, Number 341 of 5,754 Best Public Elementary Schools in California
*according to Niche.com
Parks –
Evenstar Park, 1021 Evenstar Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Library
Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91361