Welcome to the City of Ontario, one of California’s first planned communities. Situated 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Ontario is quickly becoming a hub for technology, engineering, medical and green-tech innovation.
From a history strong in citrus, agricultural and dairy farming, aggressive economic development strategies, vision and determination has shaped Ontario’s future as Southern California’s Next Urban Center. With a prime location that is equidistant to LA, Orange and Riverside Counties, situated in the crossroads of 3 major So. California interstates (10, 15, 60 Fwy), high quality office development, urban housing and lifestyle amenities Ontario is attracting large professional firms and corporate headquarters.
Ontario neighborhoods offer a wide variety of housing that range from suburban to urban neighborhoods. Statistics show Ontario’s median home prices in 2010 at $260,000. In the next 20 years, Ontario expects to gain an additional 30,000 new homes. Colony, the New Master Planned community in Ontario will feature a proposed multi-use Grand Park, new schools, retail and commercial buildings, bicycle and pedestrian trails.
Ontario schools place an emphasis on academic excellence including the fundamental skills essential for continuing education and career opportunities. For those looking to further their education or establish their career – Ontario provides strategic access to a wide array of educational and job opportunities.
Ontario’s prime location provides easy access to all the Southern California recreational and cultural opportunities such as: beaches, mountains /desert resorts, lakes, and other major attractions. Ontario has an extensive system of more than 300 parks and recreation areas supporting a wide variety of family and sports activities like the Soccer Sports Complex and Community Centers and Scandia Amusement Park; Ontario also offers a variety of programs and events for the entire family like the Ontario Teen and Senior Center, the City’s Libraries and Museum of History and Art.
Ontario is home to Ontario Mills, Southern California’s largest outlet shopping mall and entertainment centers; The technologically state-of-the-art Convention Center that hosts versatile venues for conventions, trade shows, consumer shows, exhibits, theme events and other meetings; The new state-of-the-art, 11,000-seat Citizens Business Bank Arena – features concerts and a variety of sporting events; The arena is situated adjacent to Piedmonte at Ontario Center, Ontario’s new lifestyle center that incorporates retail, dining and other hospitality options plus urban living opportunities;
From shopping, dining and entertainment to art and cultural opportunities, indoor and outdoor sports, and business there is an abundance of lifestyle choices that make Ontario a great place to live, work and play.
