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VENTURA — Just in time for the holidays, the City of Ventura’s Spring 2026 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide is now available. Explore 300+ classes, programs, and events slated February through May 2026 at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ActivityGuide.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and is available online, over the phone, or in person at City Hall in Room 226, located at 501 Poli Street. Find registration information and policies on page 45 of the guide.
Every Ventura resident will receive a printed copy of the Activity Guide in the mail. Additional copies are available for pick-up at City Hall and other City facilities during business hours, including the Westpark Community Center, Barranca Vista Community Center, Ventura Aquatics Center, and Ventura Avenue Adult Center.
“This season features new creative workshops and classes such as floral arrangements, mosaics, and print making, that will fill up fast,” said Parks & Recreation Director Stacey Zarazua. “We’re also very excited to offer youth skateboarding lessons for the first time at our new Westpark Skatepark! It’s currently the largest skatepark in Ventura County.”
In addition to the comprehensive list of Parks and Recreation activities, the Guide features City-wide news and updates on pages 46 and 47, including information about the newly adopted Chumash Land Acknowledgment, Main Street Moves program, and more. It also highlights information about upcoming grant opportunities on page 6, including eligibility, guidelines, and applications.
The City of Ventura Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 800 acres of park and open space, including golf courses, and oversees three community centers, three community gardens, and the Ventura Aquatic Center. Learn more about the City of Ventura Parks and Recreation Department at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ParksRec or call 805-658-4726.