""The City of Lake Forest was incorporated in 1991 and is located in the southern part of Orange County.  The City encompasses 16.8 square miles with a population of approximately 85,516 residents.

Contact Information   

  • Address: 100 Civic Center Dr.  Lake Forest, CA 92630

  • Year Incorporated: 1991

  • Phone: (949) 461-3400

  • Website: www.lakeforestca.gov

  • Hours: Mon-Thru: 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.                   Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.           

City Services 

  • Public Safety Provider:
    Orange County Sheriff’s Department
  • Library Services Provider:
    County of Orange
  • Animal Control Services Provider:
    County of Orange
  • Water Provider:
    El Toro Water District, Irvine Ranch Water District, and Trabuco Canyon Water District
  • Local Wastewater Provider:
    El Toro Water District and Irvine Ranch Water District
  • Regional Sanitation Service Provider:
    El Toro Water District and Irvine Ranch Water District
  • Solid Waste Provider:
    CR&R Incorporated
  • Fire Safety Protection Provider:
    Orange County Fire Authority

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