Public Safety Community Block Party

You're invited to join the Ventura Police and Fire Departments for a free, community block party from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

This family-friendly event will be hosted at the Police and Fire Headquarters, located at 1425 Dowell Drive in Ventura. 

Activities will feature multiple K9 demonstrations, a Jaws of Life vehicle extrication demo, fire extinguisher game, a hands-on CSI experience, a kid’s firefighter challenge course, child fingerprinting, station tours, trivia, and more. 

Find more details at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov/BlockParty

FALL in love with our Parks & Recreation Activity Guide!

The Fall Activity Guide features programs for all ages, including wellness classes, sports leagues, aquatic activities, historical tours, and more. It also hosts a city-wide news section with updates on new projects and improvements throughout the City.

View the digital version at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov/ActivityGuide

Registration begins Tuesday, August 2 at 12:00 p.m. noon. Community members can register online or in person at City Hall (501 Poli Street, Room 226).

Get involved in climate change!

The Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) is a roadmap for how the community will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change impacts, future natural hazards, and increase resiliency. 

Community members can participate in the virtual workshop on August 11 at 6:00 p.m. Live Spanish interpretation is available.

Can't attend the virtual workshop? Complete the online survey open until August 15 available in English or Spanish.

Nomination period open for November 8 Election

The nomination period for obtaining and submitting candidacy documents for the City Council seats in Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 is now open through August 12.

There is only one seat per district. Candidacy documents must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office during office hours.

View a recording of the Candidate Workshop Information Meeting at  https://bit.ly/3Pmcz5Y.

For more information please contact the City Clerk's Office at (805) 658-4787 or cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov. 

Parks & Recreation Month

July is National Parks & Recreation Month, an initiative by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Join us as we celebrate our parks, beaches, and recreation programs.

The City of Ventura Parks and Recreation Department is committed to its mission, "To enrich the quality of life through parks, recreation experiences, and partnerships."

Check out this fun, quick shot video to learn about community centers, youth programs, adult and senior programs, events, and more.

Photo credit: @visitventura