City of Buena Park Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The City of Buena Park is a charter city in northwest Orange County, California, operating under a council-manager form to provide municipal governance and a range of public services to residents, businesses, and visitors. Covering about 10.3 square miles, the city sustains a diverse community of roughly 83,000 people and supports a local economy anchored by the Entertainment Corridor, which features attractions such as Knott's Berry Farm, along with an Auto Center and a cluster of manufacturing and warehousing firms. Key employers in the area include Nutrilite, Georgia-Pacific, Leach International, and Yamaha Music, reflecting the mix of industries that shape Buena Park's economic landscape. Located about 21 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Buena Park benefits from proximity to major freeways and serves as a regional hub in the Southland. As a mid-sized municipal government, it maintains a substantial workforce to manage essential services for residents and businesses. In October 2022, the city appointed Frank E. Nunes as Police Chief, effective October 1, 2022.