This is a small park where Ocean Avenue ends. It is in a residential neighborhood…read more There are picnic tables, at least 1 grill for BBQing, basketball courts, and a childrens' play area. We walked our dog around the park twice. We met 2 other couples with their dogs. Everyone was friendly. It was peaceful today. This park is noted as a great place to see overwintering monarch butterflies according to The Monarch Program. I was intrigued by people leaving through a gate and crossing the train tracks. Hubby said it is a short cut, hike, to the beach. Once you cross the tracks, veer over to the right to another fence opening. Once you do that you will be on Vista del Mar. Then it is a downhill hike to the beach. P.S. Hubby said that back in the day this was a park for partying and fights. He noticed that it has been cleaned up since his last visit years ago.

All I wanted was to find a public park that offered a basketball court. This one has 1 that you can…read moreplay on. The other hoops are blocked off with plywood cuz of covid. Good grassy area for dogs. A little kid park. Plenty of shade and it's not too busy.

I like going on walking ... daily! This is one of the parks I frequent. There's birthday parties,…read morebaby showers and etc going on every weekend. There's bbqs and picnic tables. This park also has restrooms which others don't. Overall, it's a nice park. It has a playground, tennis courts and plenty of grass for sports. It's kept clean!

It's been awhile since we have been to foster park... since it closed... it was such an awesome…read morepark but just before closing people started throwing trash and it started to look bad... to be honest this is why I thought they closed it!!! I hope they open it soon so we can enjoy it once again...but if they do and if I see anyone throwing trash and leaving their mess there...I definitely will make sure they know that it is our park and they damn well better respect it!!! Citations/ fines given out might help to STOP these vagrants from on trashing this beautiful park.. and ALL others also!!!!

This spot is such a gem! But with every gem they are some cons. There gate is closed so parking on…read moresite is no longer allowed. We parked by the highway exit and walked a half mile with all our stuff. Definitely bring a wagon for the walk and all your stuff. We got to the creek and it was busy so be prepared for crowds. Since it's a natural spring the water it was a bit cold. Bring water shoes as the creek floor is filled with rocks. I enjoyed hanging in the floatie and enjoying the scenery.

We were so full from our breakfast at IHOP that we felt the need to walk. In looking around at the…read morearea, 'olołkoy Beach Park was less than a mile away. The park is small, but well maintained and clean. The palm tree lined walking path is wide and flat. Nice playground. The beach is a short walk over -- just follow the sand. :) We ventured into the neighborhood behind the park to check out the lovely homes, each with their own personality. The people were so friendly to wave and say 'hi' as we walked by. There's two good size parking areas -- pay to park machines are easy to find.

This is amazing city park located next to the beach. You will find this park located in between a…read moreresidential area and the Hilton curio hotel. This city park offers plenty of green space to relax, play at volleyball courts, parking and more. Plus throughout the week you will find yoga pop up classes going on. I was pretty impressed with this park right along the ocean. Perfect for those who do not want to get their feet dirty in the sand. Enjoy!

Cute park with basketball court, bathrooms, large green areas, etc. It isn't particularly busy so a…read morenice place to have a picnic.

This small local park is a beneficial to our neighborhood 93003. It has playground in the sand for…read morekids, benches and picnic tables, basketball court and open field for soccer games. It looks and feel safe for family gathering. No problem to park the car by the park free.

Dear Hubby and I took a drive out to Ventura for my birthday, which happened to be mid-week this…read moreyear. Big hooray - it was sunny; no fog in sight. It was on the coolish side, but the abundance of sunshine made it seem warmer. We had an early dinner down on Main Street. Where we parked there was a sign indicating that the eastern entrance to Grant Park was nearby. We had been up there perhaps only once in the past, and we'd gone in from the west. The drive up in the late afternoon / early evening had the golden glow magic to it. The light was amazing! I was driving and marveling at every twist and turn on the roadway while ascending the hills. The wildflowers and green groundcover from winter's rains made the scenery even more breathtaking than it might be when the grasses start to turn golden instead of green. I was able to drive all the way to the top parking lot, which overlooks the Serra Cross, and the entire Ventura coastline. The view encompasses the pier, the harbor, then beyond out to Channel Islands Harbor, Port Hueneme, and the western edge of the Santa Monica Mountains. It solidified my feelings in that moment of gratitude for enjoying life in Ventura County for the past 40 years. A gorgeous view on a clear day can do that for a person. When a sunny day happens, and the winds are calm, I can recommend taking a drive up to the top of Grant Park to make some of your daily cares seem very small. Looking down on the city / county from on high helped lift my spirits and added joy to my birthday celebrations.

**A Sacred Place**…read more This park is truly beautiful, with lush vegetation that delights the senses and creates a sense of quiet grandeur. A loved one first brought me here when I was about nine years old, and the memory has stayed with me ever since. Now that he's no longer with me, I find myself returning--not just to enjoy the scenery, but to remember the love he showed me by introducing me to places like this at such a young age. April is his birthday month, and I visited again just last week. I breathed in the scent of fresh lavender, sat in the sun over Easter weekend, and wandered the grounds at my own pace. Every moment of that solitude felt meaningful. Yes, this may sound a bit sentimental--but it really is that special. It's a beautiful place.

This is one of my favorite parks in Ventura, and I come here often. There's free parking,…read morerestrooms, plenty of green space for picnics, and easy access to the beach. There's also a short walking path if you want to get some steps in, along with oceanfront benches where you can relax and enjoy the view. It's the perfect park for me and has everything I'm looking for.

This is my FAVE park in Ventura because - IMO - it has everything you need for a great day at the…read morebeach. Let's start with FREE PARKING! Some local beaches are starting to charge, but this one still offers PLENTY of free parking. In addition, there are multiple playgrounds - including a pirate galleon from when the park was established during my childhood, a THOUSAND years ago! It doesn't have the zip line that caused me to smash my leg into the concrete side, leaving a still visible scar 1,000 years later, which is probably for the best, but a kinder/gentler playground with more modern amenities for today's active child. There is also an expansive grass area, where you will find many local pups bounding about with joy. On the grassy areas, BBQs! Also a protected, man made beach cove with an easy enter, small to no wave water entry. Lots of families prefer to set up their space on the green grass and then make their way to the beach, which is an ideal way to have your picnic sand free! A foot shower is also available to rinse the beach off before you settle back onto your blanket. Plenty of benches, tables and a bathroom that is, if I'm being completely honest, acceptable, but could use an upgrade. If you're more active, make your way to the public dock to launch your kayak, paddle board, etc. I've also seen people fishing from this dock and launching remote control boats - so cute! If you haven't brought your own board or boat, there is a rental kiosk handily available. This is also a great park to stroll through. A clear path goes from the parking lot to the tip of the Ventura Harbor entrance, known as Soter Point, where a beautiful sculpture stands. When I think of the perfect beach park, I think of Marina Park in Ventura. Cheers! "CC"

I visited Plaza Park yesterday. I loved seeing the Moreton Bay Fig Tree as the sheer size of it is…read moreimpressive. I also liked seeing the Phoenix statue and admired the craftmanship that went into making it.

Such a fun place to just chill at...when we walked by and hung out yesterday after the Ventura…read moreMarathon, there was a huge crowd of adults playing Pokemon Go! LOL! Love it! Beautiful, old trees and lots of grass to run around on.