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Parks & Recreation
Summer Activity Guide
Pickleball, robotics, surfing, and more. The Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide is live and offers programs for everyone!
Check out the summer guide to view available classes and activities.
As a reminder, the community's safety is our priority. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for in-person classes.
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Lots to Celebrate in May
During the month of May, there are many national observances honoring employees and the great work they do. Join us in celebrating these workgroups:
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National Police Week: May 9-15, 2021
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National EMS Week: May 16-22, 2021
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National Public Works Week: May 16-22, 2021
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New Fully Inclusive Play Area Coming to Ventura
The 10,750 square foot play area features gathering places, a play structure, swings, hammocks, balance beams, a sensory garden, a motion-inclusive carousel, a sensory wall, embankment climbers, music play areas, and more.
To all the community donors who helped make this dream a reality, thank you!
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National Bike Safety Month
With over 60 miles of bicycle lanes, 35 miles of bike routes and paths, and over 400 lockers and racks, the City of Ventura is a bike-friendly community.
During Bicycle Safety Month, the Ventura Police Department is encouraging those out walking, driving, or riding their bikes to look out for one another and know the rules of the road.
Looking for fun activities to do on your bike in May? Check out our self-guided "Where's Wendy" public art bike tour featuring more than two dozen pieces of public art throughout Ventura. Click here to download turn-by-turn directions.
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National Wildfire
Awareness Month
During National Wildfire Awareness Month, we remind you that hardening your home is a simple, yet important way to protect your property from wildfire.
Now is the time to remove trees from under eaves, clear brush and shrubs from around buildings, and create more eco-friendly landscape design areas like this!
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Safe & Clean Video Series
Do you want to learn what the City is doing to help provide long-term housing solutions for unhoused individuals in Ventura? Safe & Clean Program Manager Meredith Hart is here to answer that question!
In this video, Meredith also shares more about regional agencies that we partner with to address threats to life, safety, and property posed by encampments.
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Miss the first General Plan Workshop?
It's not too late to participate!
If you missed the first General Plan workshop, there’s still time to share your ideas and help update the General Plan's Vision and Guiding Principles. These three exercises are available to complete in English and en Español.
Upcoming General Plean Educational Forums
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May 18 - Planning 101: Join us for a virtual session on the nuts and bolts of planning in Ventura on Tuesday, May 18, at 6pm. The session will feature an informative presentation from City staff followed by a Q+A period. Everyone is invited to attend, learn about planning in Ventura, and ask questions of staff. Click here to register.
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June 3 - Economic Development: Join us for a virtual forum on the ways the General Plan can address economic development and fiscal concerns on Thursday, June 3, at 6pm. The forum will feature a presentation and Q+A session led by the consultant team's economic expert, Doug Svensson.
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June 15 - Housing: Join us for a virtual GPAC/public educational forum on housing on Tuesday, June 15, at 6pm. Veronica Tam, of Veronica Tam + Associates, will provide an overview of the State's Housing Element requirements and how this impacts the City of Ventura. The presentation will be followed by Q+A and discussion.
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