VILLA PARK: Villa Park is an incorporated city located in northern Orange County, California. Villa Park, founded in 1962 is the smallest Orange County city in population but not in area (La Palma is Orange County's smallest city in area). The population was 5,999 at the 2000 census. Villa Park currently includes about 2,000 homes and the land is about 99% built out. Except for one small shopping center, the city is zoned for single-family residences, most of them on half-acre lots. The shopping center includes a Ralph's grocery store, banks, and a pharmacy with a postal substation, a variety of stores and offices, City Hall and community room and a branch of the Orange County Public Library. Three restaurants, including Rockwell's Cafe & Bakery, complete the shopping center. The city's public elementary, middle, and high school are part of the Orange Unified School District.


Many homes in the area include back yards with pools or tennis courts which are atypical in surrounding cities, and are desired by residents for family living and entertaining. The many trees and flowers contribute to its rural and peaceful feel. Streets are commonly winding and have no sidewalks and no street lights. Villa Park is an enclave completely surrounded by the City of Orange.