Parks & Recreation
Parks
The City of Ventura is indeed the “City of Good fortune” with its surrounding mountains, miles of uncrowded beaches and mild year-round climate. The City’s Parks Division is proud of its numerous historical sites, bike paths and parks, many featuring magnificent views and several located right on the beachfront.
The parks system includes more than 700 acres of parkland and facilities serving various interests from sailing, surfing, tennis, league sports, skateboard parks, tot lots and picnic areas. View Reservations & Use Policy.
Two parks have areas for dogs to run off leash. Click Here for More info. Camino Real has a fenced off-leash area. Arroyo Verde allows dogs to be off leash during specific hours. The City’s parks also contain historic sites depicting the City’s early California heritage. 
The park system includes two par-72 championship golf courses designed by renowned architect William Bell. A new 100-acre community sports park will open in Spring 2005 with an aquatics center, water slides, competition pool, multi-use sports fields and bike paths. View the Ventura Community Park website.
Two new neighborhood parks are in the final planning stages in residential developments at the east end of the City.
The City also cares for an urban forest of 32,000 trees that improve the air and provide visual interest to pedestrians and motorists
Recreation
Recreation is coordinated by the Comunity Services Department.
Visit the Community Services Website
The City of Ventura Community Services Department is pleased to introduce eRecreation, a flexible on-line program that allows you to register for activities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!