City Hall was first occupied by the City of Laguna Woods in 2001 and acquired in 2011. The building was constructed in 1979/1980 for use as a bank and includes 8,374 square feet over two stories.
The Public Library Building opened on January 27, 2024. The 1,734 square foot building (1,161 square feet of interior space and an adjoining 573 square foot outdoor activity room) is leased to the County of Orange for use as the Laguna Woods branch of OC Public Libraries.
“A Place for Paws” Dog Park opened in its current location on July 27, 2019. The park provides a comfortable outdoor space for off-leash dog exercise and socialization. Park amenities include approximately 6,400 square feet of dog-friendly artificial turf, a dog water station, and seating. The park property is owned by the Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods (“GRF”). The City of Laguna Woods and GRF entered into a memorandum of understanding in 2017 that provides for the City of Laguna Woods’ use of the property through June 30, 2027, or as may be extended by mutual agreement.
City Centre Park includes 0.54 acres of passive recreation space located just west of Moulton Parkway near the Ayres Hotel. The park property had been intended for use in connection with the development of a grocery store at the location where the Ayres Hotel is today. The previous owner deeded the property to the City of Laguna Woods in 2002 and the park opened in 2011. Park amenities include a walking trail, picnic tables, and a small gathering area.
Woods End Wilderness Preserve includes 10.6 acres of natural open space located near the intersection of El Toro Road and Aliso Creek Road. The park property was purchased by the City of Laguna Woods in 2002 for the purpose of adding it to the adjacent Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, providing non-vehicular access from El Toro Road into the Laguna Coast Wilderness Pak, and for natural resource protection and restoration. Since 2011, the park has been leased to the County of Orange for operation as part of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The trail that begins at the entrance to the park provides close access to the nearby James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve and Barbara’s Lake.
