As a nanny, Camino Real Park is one of my absolute favorite parks in Ventura. I've taken multiple…read morekids here over the years, and it's such a great setup for families. What really sets this park apart is that it has three different playground areas, so kids of different ages always have something to do and don't get bored easily. The park is spacious, well maintained, and feels safe, which is huge when you're responsible for little ones. There's also a dog park and tennis courts, so it works for everyone--families, dog owners, and people just looking to be active. I love that it's easy to spend a long afternoon here without feeling cramped. Plenty of space to run around, sit, relax, and let kids burn off energy. It's one of those parks that's clearly designed with the community in mind. If you're a parent, nanny, or caregiver in Ventura, Camino Real Park is definitely a go-to spot.

Super huge park, with two play areas and baseball and softball fields…read more however, This park is slowly going downhill. The road to get in and out needs to be repaved, very bumpy ride in and out. The parking lot is beginning to fill up with homeless people.

I've gone to this park to take pickleball lessons on their court. Unfortunately, they only have 2…read morepickleball courts and a couple of tennis courts. The courts are well-maintained, clean, and I always find parking nearby. You can reserve a private court only on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, they have a dog park. There seems to be a big-dog and a small-dog side, and the dog park is huge! It's nice watching the dogs socialize and play. The park seems well-maintained, and both humans and dogs seem happy, although I've never observed long enough to see any dog/human drama.

Cute park to take the Puppy! My son's dog loves to come into the big fenced in area and play around…read morewith new and old doggy friends! The owners usually get their steps in walking the track around the park or sitting on the provided benches. The park also provides bags to clean up after your pup! Springville does have human areas also but we didn't visit them!

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!

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!

I love to bring my dog here its always 1-3 or sometimes no dogs so mine can roam freely with no…read moreworries of fighting or bothering anyone elses dog Others who use this park are friendly and courteous my only gripe is those who let their dogs (dooo doo) and leave it for everyone else to step in or see it! Please pick up after your dogs!

This is specifically in reference to the dog park…read more There's a big dog side and a small dog side at this park. You can take your dog off leash and have them go explore, play with each other, socialize (sniff butts), and take in all the new aromas of the park! There's been doggy bags every time I've come, and there's also a place with picnic tables in the shade for you to sit down and watch your doggy or for them to rest in the shade if they need to. They have a short, doggy sized water fountain. You just have to use your foot to turn it on and your dog can drink from it. If your dog is like mine and doesn't like drinking straight from the water fountain, I would suggest bringing a collapsable water bowl for you doggy to drink from. There's obstacles on both the big and small doggy park sides for your dogs to practice on, although my dog is all about socializing (sniffing butts) and doesn't understand the obstacle course cause his training sucks (crud, that's a burn on the owner, which is me). I only urge people to please make sure your dogs are up-to-date on their shots before bringing them here and please don't bring your kids if they are afraid of dogs (one parent brought her daughter, who was afraid of dogs and didn't want one anyone near her). And please, please, please pick up after your dog. I know it's a stinky (get it? :-)) part of dog ownership, but it's still part of ownership. Otherwise, let your dog run free (in the enclosed space)!!!!

Does not have a designated dog park. It is a bit disheartening to see oil on the beach. It is a…read morebeautiful park to take pups on a leash, bathrooms available, and a large playground.

5 Star Rating Lookout Park in Summerland, near Santa…read moreBarbara, is an absolute gem! This clean, beautiful park, perfectly situated on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, was the ideal spot for our family reunion this past June. We'll definitely be back! Value - 5 The value here is incredible. We reserved Area A for just $65 for the whole day for our family reunion! It came with a large, double-width bbq, two picnic tables and a long, high-top serving table. That's a steal, especially considering places in Oxnard (which aren't nearly as bougie or clean) were charging well over $200. Quality / Cleanliness - 5 This park is impeccably maintained. There are two large picnic areas (require reservation) and several smaller picnic areas with bbq (first come, first served), and the large, well-maintained play area for kids is fantastic, including a jungle gym and even musical instruments. The path down to the beach is somewhat steep but totally worth it. The beach itself is super clean, with sand at low tide and lots of cute nooks and crannies to explore. At high tide, it becomes a rocky beach as the water comes right up to the path landing. Plus, it's pet-friendly! Service - N/A As a public park, there isn't a traditional "service" component to review, but the booking process for the picnic area was smooth. Physical Location - 5 The location is simply stunning. Being on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean is breathtaking. The park is clean, the amenities are well-kept, and there's a cute little town/shopping area just past the Amtrak overpass that's easily walkable from the park. Everything about this location is perfect.

We just discovered this new dog park today. It's the only one we know of on the West side of…read moreVentura that is fully fenced. There are 2 sections that can be combined into one larger grassy area. It's open from 7 a.m. until dusk everyday. There's street parking nearby and people are friendly there.

An amazing place!! Just got married here in the back 2 picnic areas and it was beautiful! If you…read morelooking to stay within a budget and want to be outside for a wedding this is the place to go! Such an open area and with the bbq, tables, sink area and bathrooms all in the general area it makes it so easy! We had our caterer pull around back and they had more than enough room To serve the food!

Beautiful park with sprawling grass and lots of picnic areas. The pickleball courts are awesome…read moreand the players are very friendly. There's a dog park, playground, horseshoe pits and plenty of restrooms. $2 per vehicle on weekdays, $5 on weekends/holidays.

I love how big this park is and appreciate the separate small-dog area. That said, owner awareness…read morecould be improved. We had an incident where a larger dog wouldn't leave mine (standard size) alone and the owner didn't bother to come get them. It's a nice park, but it might be best to visit during off-peak hours if you want a more peaceful experience.

Beautiful park! So clean! One of my favorites! Great for all size fur babies! Great location, Easy…read moreto find!!

Trancas Canyon Park is a quiet, well‑maintained green space tucked away above Pacific Coast…read moreHighway. It balances scenic beauty with family‑friendly amenities. It's popular among locals for its peaceful atmosphere, views of the hills and ocean, and a place where kids, dogs, and adults can all relax. Perfect spot to have a picnic with no loud noises. Very calm peaceful park.

I can only speak to the last few years... and my pup has not had issues with the gravel but that…read moreearlier review is heartbreaking and I'm sorry they experienced it. I suspect they replaced the ground material in the park. I discovered this park before DogPPL but now that we can't get to DogPPL because of the road closures. we are back at free Trancas! I love it because it's huge. However, there is no delineation between large and small, it's one giant park. It's way out by Trancas and just a quick drive up into the canyon from the Vintage Grocer, another store I love! So you can pop in at the vintage grocer and grab some snacks for yourself or after you get finished with the dog park you can swing down there and stop at one of the restaurants. I know Kristy's is located in the center now as well as the brewery. The location of the dog park is impressively scenic as far as dog parks go. There are canyon and ocean views. The restrooms are generally pretty clean; they've never been filthy even though they are ranger maintained public facilities. There's a really cute little kids playground that has the squishy ground, which feels so nice to walk on and then of course the gigantic soccer field. There's plenty of free parking and it's never been crowded. I have had some negative dog encounters here because it is so quiet people will sometimes bring less than fully socialized dogs here. So you have to be cautious and monitor your dog if they're not in the park alone. But that's any dog park. And as a dog owner, we owe it to our pups to monitor them. There's no cell phone service here at least for me with AT&T, but I do love the ocean views. It's really a great dog park. The picnic table is in the shade always helps us beat the heat. And although my dog doesn't jump over the little rails or going to the red tunnel, he loves that there's chaparral on the hill that he can go pee and sniff, and he loves all the trees in the park and the positioned rocks within the park. They're fun little obstacles for him and I to play hide and seek

My kids like coming to this park. The main play structure is cute it looks like a treehouse! They…read morealso have a smaller play structure for the smaller kids, they have a volleyball court and a basketball court. They have gender neutral facilities that are kept pretty clean considering it's a public bathroom. I saw that they have tables for gatherings as well. But it looks like you have to make reservations for them. Cute park if you are looking for something to do with kids or even to hang out for a couple of hours.

Kelly, the #1 best Park Ranger Camillo could ask for thank you for his service. Extremely…read moreknowledgeable.