Mission Viejo is the largest master-planned community not just in Orange County but in the whole USA. The city always steps up the game when it comes to recreation for its residents and guests. No wonder we now enjoy one of the greatest human-made recreation areas in Southern California, Lake Mission Viejo.
Lake Mission Viejo is the center for fun activities, leisure, and relaxation in the community located in the northern part of the city. The lake is 70 feet deep with an average depth of 35 feet.
It’s one of the largest human-made lakes in the state holding about 1.2 billion gallons of water. There’s also clean enough for water activities like fishing and swimming.
Construction of the Lake began in October 1974, after the Orange County Planning commission and the Board of Supervisors accepted the draft Environmental Report (EIR). The California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams, concurred with the construction design of the Alicia Parkway earth-filled dam.
The Lake officially opened to Association Members on June 3, 1978.
Please come and visit the lake, there are summer concerts, party boat rentals, movie night, swimming and a lot of other activities to enjoy here at Lake Mission Viejo!
