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    Marina Park

    4.4 (107 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Jennifer L.

    If you have a pirate obsessed toddler, this is a gem of a park to find! A real tall ship buried in the sand with a brand new wood park attached . I didn't get pictures of the park, but I wish I had because they aren't up here yet. Here's the ship

    Katharine S.

    This park is so beautiful. I had never been to Ventura before, but google maps made it look like this would be a good place to go. It truly is! There's tons of free parking, there's many paved paths to wander along, and there's so much beautiful nature to see. Watching the waves crash upon the rocks was so peaceful. It's also easy to walk on the beach itself. The public restrooms were acceptable, and there was a neat old ship that kids and kids-at-heart could play on. I had thought there would be a normal playground as well, but it was under construction. I highly recommend stopping here.

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    Teresa L.

    Beautiful park! I went around noon on a weekday (after school started up again). Parking lot was almost empty. Had my dog with me. The park is nicely maintained. There are many picnic table spots with bbq's. Lots of grass and a really nice playground for the kids.

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    Stan C.

    Beautiful Autumnal day and wanting to walk with an ocean view. Thought about going down to Santa Monica or Malibu. But then thought about the crowds and the difficulty parking (plus the charges just for parking by the beach). A friend recommended driving north to Marina Park. Great suggestion!!! No problem parking. A large FREE lot with lots of available spots. The walking path right by the water was fairly empty with beautiful marina views. Lots of benches and picnic tables. Great find. My New favorite spot to walk.

    Erica G.

    Stopped here as we were walking around the area. Nice clean park. There were people having picnics and playing music. I loved to see that. The grass entire area is well maintained. We walked over from the Ventura Harbor which was a great walk for us. I hadn't been here before. I am happy we made out here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. There weren't too many people. It was nice and relaxing.

    Gohar K.

    Beach day on Labor Day 2023 was beautiful. We took our son and nephew to the beach for a walk at the Marina park then a swim at the beach. There are many benches and picnic tables along the pathway with great views from all around. You can pack a picnic and easily spend a few hours here. Free parking, close by bathroom and showers available.

    Ever try to get a selfie with two people and a dog? September 2022
    Rebecca D.

    We had a really great Saturday afternoon here with our husky. It was our first dog trip to the beach and it was the best. It was 90 at home and mid 70s here, so that was great. Bathrooms were pretty clean for the beach. Families were having fun. We kept the dog on the leash as required and she had fun. Plenty of FREE parking, grassy areas, playing places for kids and just enough sand to have fun. Highly recommended!

    Perfect little beach spot
    Sarah B.

    I love Marina Park! Beautiful Ventura seaside scenic beach park. Offers lovely trees that produce shade with picnic tables, and grills. There is a large wooden pirate ship for children and families to explore. A couple of years ago they had a nice playground, but it looks like they have recently removed it. I hope they install a new one (it would make this park perfect). Nice walkways and harbor to explore. Bathrooms are clean for beach bathrooms! To avoid parking costs you can do street parking, which usually isn't a problem. Ventura Pop Yoga offers outdoor classes at this location (use their app to register and pay). I enjoy the little beach in the cove here because I don't have tote all of my things and littles too far. The only downside to the beach is that sometimes there is oil and tar. Still a great option for a beach day, especially during the week!

    Andrew M.

    Just a short drive from the valley you'll find a gem in Ventura county. If you navigate the parking correctly you cannot pay a fee but park for free, make sure you look for a no fee zone. We ventured here last Saturday and ended up staying for about six hours it was pretty awesome, great atmosphere with lots of amenities for the patrons like kids area bathrooms and barbecue grills. Definitely will be visiting this place a lot during the summertime and also might even go camping it seems like there's so much to do. I spent about an hour and a half digging a hole for my son which him in about 40 other kids and ended up enjoying for 15 minutes before they totally destroyed it and collapsed it :-) Overall great place to bring your family for a nice outing.

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    Beautiful location nice park for kids. view was breathtaking. Love it . Lovely location to spend weekends.

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    Such a beautiful and peaceful park- dog friendly with very nice people big open field and a nearby path with ocean views.

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    Ask the Community - Marina Park

    Is this park still closed due to COVID?

    Yes! And I have no idea why?! The beach is open and the boat that the kids play on is open, bu the playground is closed off with a surrounding fence line and caution tape. 😡 what gives?! Parks and playgrounds are supposed to be open at this time!!

    Why is this listed as a dog beach, but the reviews say it is not?

    You can bring your furry friend as long he or she is on a leash

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    People were already setting up for bbqs and parties on the grassy area by the time we got there around 8am.

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    As a nanny and a self-proclaimed hiking queen, Arroyo Verde Park has been one of my go-to outdoor…read morespots for about five years now. I've spent countless mornings and afternoons here hiking, clearing my head, and getting a great workout in while still enjoying nature. The trails are well maintained with multiple options, so you can keep it light or make it more challenging depending on your mood. The views are beautiful, especially in the early morning or at sunset, and it never feels overly crowded. It has a calm, local Ventura vibe that I really appreciate. I've also brought kids I nanny here for walks and fresh air (sticking to the easier areas), and it's such a great space to reset. One thing to note: when it's hot, be cautious of snakes on the trails--proper shoes and awareness are important. If you're looking for a reliable, scenic place to hike in Ventura that locals truly love, Arroyo Verde Park is a must.

    First time visiting this park. It's like a mini valley where you have to large hillsides on each…read moreside. When you first drive it, it's a lot of grass and picnic tables. In the middle of the park is the toddler playground and then at the end of the park is the larger playground area for older children. There is lots of grass and a grass hillside. The highlight for me was the toddler playground. I work with children and often like to meet at parks to see their gross motor skills and work on them. This is one of the few parks left I have seen with sand. The park was very clean and even though there were many dogs off leash running around, pet owners were quite aware of where their dogs were and I didn't see any dog poop in the grass. You also can't beat that gorgeous ocean view. I came on a Friday late afternoon when they don't charge a park fee. Big plus!

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    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.

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