Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks (commonly referred to by locals as "T.O.") is a city located in Ventura County, California, named after the many oak trees that grace the area, and the city seal is adorned by the symbol of an oak. The city is part of a regional area called the Conejo Valley, which includes Thousand Oaks proper, Newbury Park, and part of Westlake Village. In fact, the Los Angeles County/Ventura County line crosses right through the middle of Westlake Village; thus, Westlake Village, 91362 is technically part of the city of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, whereas Westlake Village, 91361 is its own city, separate and distinct from Thousand Oaks in Los Angeles County. The city is served by both the Ventura Freeway and California State Route 23. California Lutheran University is located in Thousand Oaks.

Youth & professional sports

Organized sports and recreation for children and teenagers is a major focus of the community. AYSO soccer, Conejo Youth Basketball Association, Pop Warner football, Little League baseball, girls' softball, organized swim team leagues, ice hockey, and even organized lacrosse and field hockey involve hundreds and even thousands of participants and their parents year in and year out. The term "soccer mom" applies to many such parents.

Related Topics:
AYSO - Soccer - Conejo Youth Basketball Association - Pop Warner - Football - Little League - Baseball - Softball - Ice hockey - Lacrosse - Field hockey - Soccer mom

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In the summer of 2004, the Little League National Championship team hailed from Thousand Oaks. The "Conejo Valley East" team of 11 and 12-year olds won all of their regional playoff games, the national playoffs in Texas, and then went on to play in Williamsport, Pennsylvania at the Little League World Series, against the team from Curaçao, Caribbean, which ultimately won the International title.

Related Topics:
Texas - Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Little League World Series - Curaçao - Caribbean

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In professional sports, the city is home to the Sherwood Country Club, a world-class golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course hosts an annual golf tournament hosted by Tiger Woods.

Related Topics:
Jack Nicklaus - Tiger Woods

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