Live, Work, & Play in Aliso Viejo, California

Aliso Ammenities

Things to Do, Etc.

• ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS ~ The City co-sponsors several events such as:
  - Egg Hunt at Grand Park
  - July 4th Fair & Fireworks at Grand Park
  - Summer Series "Concerts in the Park" at Grand Park
  - Harvest Festival & Costume Parade at Acorn Park
  - Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony
  
  For additional information about these community events, please visit AVCA's website at: www.avca.net or the City's Community Calendar section at www.cityofalisoviejo.com/calendar/
• GOLF ~ The Aliso Viejo Golf Club is a Jack-Nichlaus-designed golf course located at Aliso Viejo Parkway & Cedarbrook. The City's annual golf tournament, called the "Aliso Viejo Community Cup" will be held on May 19, 2006. The event is a community collaborative project dedicated to raising funds for the Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center, the Aliso Viejo Community Foundation's Historical Committee, and the Aliso Viejo Kiwanis. Each year the Perpetual Trophy is awarded to the team with the lowest score. For more information on this event or to sign up as a sponsor or volunteer, please email: hwilson@cityofalisoviejo.com.
• PARKS ~ There are many beautiful parks throughout the city that are open to the public. For a complete listing of parks, amenities, and locations, please visit the City's website: www.cityofalisoviejo.com/about_the_city/parks_and_recreation/
• FOR PETS ~ Aliso Viejo does not have a dog park yet, but there are 3 in adjacent cities. Dog Parks located in neighboring cities are:
  - Laguna Niguel on Golden Lantern adjacent to the fire station between Marina Hills Dr. and Bear Brand.
  - Laguna Beach on Laguna Canyon Road adjacent to the nursery.
  - Laguna Woods on Ridge Route Drive, between Moulton Parkway and Avenida de La Carlota.
• POOLS ~ There are a total of 17,929 units in Aliso Viejo (whether homes, apartments, condos). Of that number, 12,751 units have access to a pool. In addition, all school districts serving the City have swimming pools available for public use.
  
  For a listing of homeowner associations within Aliso Viejo, email us at info@jillkuenne.com.

Aliso "Tidbits"

Everyone loves trivia!

• The Name: The word "aliso" is spanish for "Alder" tree, so Aliso Viejo means "Old Alder Tree."
• The History: Many parts of what is now called Aliso Viejo was once Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills or Laguna Niguel. The city was actually incorporated on July 1, 2001.
• The Population: The township began with just a few thousand people when the first homes were built in the late-80's into 1990. Now, the city has 44,833 citizens as of June 1, 2004.
• Just The Facts:
  Elevation: 400 feet
  Land area: 10.2 square miles
  Zip codes: 92656
  Median resident age: 32.7 years
  Median household income: $76,409 (year 2000)
  Median house value: $600,000 (year 2006)
• (92656) Zip Code:
  Population (Approximate)- 41,222 people
  % (age 25+) w/College Degree - 59%
  Population Average Age - 33 years old
  Average Household size - 2.5 persons
  Median Household Income - $74,688
  Avg. # of Rooms in Household - 4.9
  Median Age of Housing Structure - 13 years old
  Median Value of Housing Unit - $247,800
  % Owning / % Renting
  66% / 34%
  % Vacancy of Housing Units - 2% vacancy rate

Aliso Viejo Schools

• HIGH SCHOOL:
  
  ALISO NIGUEL HIGH (Students: 2,885; Location: 288000 TERRACE VIEW DR.; Grades: 09 - 12)
• MIDDLE SCHOOLS:
  
  AVILA (DON JUAN) MIDDLE (Students: 1,256; Location: 26278 WOOD CANYON; Grades: 06 - 08)
  ALISO VIEJO MIDDLE (Students: 1,243; Location: 111 PARK AVE.; Grades: 06 - 08)
• ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:
  
  CANYON VISTA ELEMENTARY (Students: 418; Location: 27800 OAK VIEW DRIVE; Grades: KG - 05)
  OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY (Students: 910; Location: 22705 SANBORN; Grades: KG - 05)
  AVILA (DON JUAN) ELEMENTARY (Students: 724; Location: 26278 WOOD CANYON; Grades: KG - 05)
  WOOD CANYON ELEMENTARY (Students: 556; Location: 23431 KNOLLWOOD; Grades: KG - 05)
  FOXBOROUGH ELEMENTARY (Students: 488; Location: 27102 FOXBOROUGH ST.; Grades: KG - 05)
• COLLEGE:
  
  SOKA UNIVERSITY; the picturesque new liberal arts university located in the heart of Aliso.