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3.9 (20 reviews)

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Sanaz S.

This is a really nice park with an absolutely wonderful view. It is set on Main Street, just before downtown Ventura. It's an old cemetery that they removed the headstones to make it a park. Being somewhat elevated on the hillside, it's a perfect location because from anywhere in the park you have a gorgeous view of the ocean and can see all the way out to the channel Islands. This is a dog friendly park where a lot of people bring their dogs to play and run around. There are some trees scattered about which make for some nice shade, but it's mainly just grass and a parking lot on the side. There are some signs explaining the history of the cemetery- turned -park. It's really a peaceful and relaxing place, whether you go with your dog or not. I recommend taking a blanket so you can sprawl out and take a nap, read, or just sit and enjoy the view.

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Jeff W.

Beautiful Park with amazing views. It is well used by the community and worth packing a picnic lunch for an hour or two.

Lolia S.

This downtown park looks non-descript: a green lawn the size of a city block with some trees and a parking lot. However the park is controversial and possibly haunted. For some reason, the city decided to convert the cemetery (formerly St. Mary's Cemetery, which served the city from 1869 to 1941) into a park while leaving some of the grave markers and human remains. It's odd to see people playing Frisbee and walking their dogs among the grave markers. One of these graves belongs to James Sumner, the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his gallantry during the Indian Wars. There is something disrespectful and odd about the City of Ventura's decision. The park is rumored to be haunted by several ghosts and is one of the stops of the Haunted Ventura tour. I think at least one homeless person lives in the bushes.

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Rachel W.

it's rather funny that this place is considered a dog park, as I still remember my class running past it every week during High School Gym Class, It's weird to know that a park that once was the resting place (and still might be) for past Ventura residents is now a place where we take our furbabies to play. The park itself is pretty and it's nice to be able to sit and watch my pup play, though she tends to stick close to me rather than playing with other dogs, of course I've always said Lucy was a little tease. :) Side street parking is at busy times it may be hard to find a place to park. All in all a great way to get out of the house, get some exercise and watch your pup play,.

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