Located in prestigious West Lancaster, within walking distance to fine restaurants, shopping and entertainment, as well as, Antelope Valley Junior College. Voted " Best Apartment Community in AV " in 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2008! Park West Village offers a lush peaceful setting, large one and two bedroom apartment homes, a wide range of recreational ammenities and exceptional quality service.

The History of Lancaster
Excerpts provided by Lancaster Chamber of Commerce

Some historians state that the name 'Lancaster' was bestowed upon the town by Mr. M.L. Wicks, a real estate developer who purchased six sections of land from the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1884 at a price of about $2.50 an acre.

Lancaster would not have been developed as it has without the influence of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which was completed between San Francisco and Los Angeles in 1876. Following the completion of the railroad and the establishment of a water stop because of the purity and accessibility, the Western Hotel, then known as the Gilwyn was built, and by 1890, Lancaster was quite prosperous.
In 1898, gold was discovered in the hills north of Lancaster and attracted scores of prospectors who staked claims that are still visible and being prospected Also, in 1898, borax was found in the mountains surrounding the Antelope Valley, sparking the world's largest open-pit borax mine.

Since the 1930's, when the first airplane was brought to the area and the Air Force started conducting flight tests at Muroc Air Base, Lancaster has grown relatively steadily. Edwards Air Force Base, famous for its space shuttle landings and has had a major impact on the local economy, and continues to with the Air Force Flight Test Center's programs.

Until it was incorporated in 1977, the area was under the political influence of Los Angeles County. Citizens in the area felt a need for better interaction with their policy making body and local control; and, with the work of the Citizens for Incorporation, cityhood became a reality. The vote for incorporation signified a new community pride as well as a commitment to exercise the traditional rights of self governance.