This place is small and doesn't make for much of a hike. But if you're like me and want to get away…read morefrom people, Knoll Open Space isn't the worst place to visit. Yelp lists this as a park but it's really open space, as there are no amenities. It doesn't seem like many people come here; I had the whole place to myself on a summer Sunday afternoon. It's not the tallest hill around here by far, but it still offers a pleasant panoramic view of the surrounding area, including Pepper Tree Playfield to the west and Newbury Park High School to the south. It's a short walk to the top, about a third of a mile, though you can take the steeper shortcut up if you have the right shoes. Either way, you won't find a lot here, but sometimes that's exactly what life calls for.

Knoll Park is a wonderful little hill not too far from the Wendy Dr freeway exit in Newbury Park…read more From the ground, the hill doesn't look that big, but when you start to hike up, it really gets the blood pumping. When you get to the top, you've climbed more than 10 stories and you end up with a beautiful, 360-degree, panoramic view of the surrounding valley and hills.

Comment on Conejo Creek North Park: Here is the park's…read morestated purpose: "As a district-wide park, Conejo Creek North is designed to provide citizens relief from the noise and congestion of the city without having to travel a great distance." This is a gorgeous public park with first rate faciliites, shade, a man-made creek that the kids can stomp around in, great playgrounds for the little ones, sand pit volleyball courts and more. However, our Mother' s Day picnic was completely ruined by huge groups who had no respect for others. Boom Boxes were blasting music, obnoxious young adults (late teen/early 20's) were filling huge quantities of water balloons in the restroom making the concrete floor a disgusting swamp, then chasing and pelting one another - leaving balloon trash everywhere. Also, dipping buckets in the creek, chasing and dumping very questionable water over one another's heads. I saw one park ranger stroll through over a 4 hour period of time. Nobody was around to put the lid on these obnoxious people. I'll never go there on a week-end again.

We have been a part of a million classes and programs here over the years. The classes are great!…read moreMiss Suzanne is an extraordinary and wonderful teacher and we adore her. We have also loved the swim lessons. The community pools are always kept in great shape and the swim teachers are excellent. Our children have absolutely loved their art classes, acting, soccer, t-ball, baking, and every other activity that they have experienced. The prices are beyond reasonable and we love supporting our local parks and recreation department! Recently, we were excited to take a "puppy kindergarten" class, but we were saddened to see that at every location, the only teacher available was Russ Avison, who owns All Dogs Rule. This is where our senior dog was killed last September, and we had to take Russ to court over his negligence. We won our lawsuit, but this does not bring our dog back. We have no interest in working with this individual ever again in any capacity. We hope that CRPD will employ other trainers for this course in the future so we can enroll with our new dog. We love CRPD and we will continue to support their amazing programs but we do hope they make this change soon.

Love this trail for my runs. I stumbled upon it running. Its wide and great…read more for bikers, runners, and walkers.

Nice area. Just wish the park had one or two large trees. There is no shade available!read more

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.

Positives: lots of trails and grassy areas that are wonderful when it's cooler or in the evenings…read more Picnic spots to eat and great views of the ocean when hiking. Lots of parking. Negatives: So many dog owners are complacent about their dogs here- they let them roam around and poop wherever and don't pick it up! It's ridiculous. I'm a dog owner myself and used to let my little dog off leash here occasionally, but after realizing there is a lot of unpredictable behavior from dogs and their owners, I don't bring her here that often anymore (unless there are not that many people)! So use caution when bringing your dog / dogs here. Trails can get super hot. Bring lots of water!

Great park! All new playground equipment as of 2020. Tons of slides, bridges, and ladders to climb…read morefor kids of all ages. Play field, basketball court, picnic area. Concrete seating around park that makes it easy to keep an eye on the kids. Walking path around the perimeter of the park. No bathroom, just FYI.

I would say this is a great park but the only thing is that they don't have veriety even though it…read moreis so much fun the structure is a little plain

This park had a bad rap back in the day. But that's in the past. This is now. The park is simple…read moreand bigger than most residential parks (in my opinion!) Primarily used for sports games or tourneys: baseball, soccer, and football. It's lined with massive eucalyptus trees that have aged with the park, they're simply beautiful. There is a nice playground at the very back end of the park, against the neighboring school. It's behind the fence barrier, therefore kids are mostly safe from any flying baseballs, soccer balls or other. There are also basketball courts next to the kids playground. This used to have a swimming pool. The pool is still there, but is now considered part of the recreational gym that was built onsite, on the park premises. It is open to the public during certain seasons.

Love Marina Park! Such a beautiful place with areas for fishing, two beaches, a kids play ground,…read moreand nice grassy areas for a picnic. It's handicap accessible with some paved paths and makes for a nice short walk to view the inside of the harbor. Bathrooms are usually well kept too. Easy street parking or in their large lot.

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.

Wow what a beautiful, large, and all inclusive park! There were so many places to go with something…read morefor everyone. They had multiple playgrounds for kids of all ages. There were clean bathrooms. There was also a creek and pond with ducks and turtles. There were very large open grass areas as well as large covered areas with plenty of tables. There's a bike and walking path too. We visited here and the library which is in the same area. We would love to go back when time permits. Oh and there's plenty of parking all around the park. I could see it getting busy with a big party of even though.

Such a beautiful park. We came for a baby gender reveal. We were left in awe of the beauty of this…read morepark. Although we have 2.5 year old he was not interested in the playground at all and it was nice. He was way more interested in the duck and turtle pond and creek water running thru the park. We loved it.