Backed by a legacy of responsible land management and grounded in a proud heritage of ranching and farming, the members of the O'Neill/Avery/Moiso family have carefully converted their land to help establish a high quality of life in South Orange County while balancing the needs of future generations. An important part of that legacy is the preservation of open space -- land that remains as it was when Richard O'Neill Sr. took stewardship of it back in 1882.

Rancho Mission Viejo Open Space Timeline
Beginning in 1950 and continuing into the future under the Orange County-approved Ranch Plan, The Ranch family has made open space preservation a cornerstone of its stewardship policies.

Key Open Space Areas
Land historically used for cattle grazing, row crops, citrus production and other ranch operations has been set aside as parks, reserves and conservancies.

Open Space Contrast Table
Compare open space provided by The Ranch Plan with other areas of Orange County.