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Ventura Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Ventura, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ventura Community Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Open green space offering baseball and soccer fields, plus a swimming pool.
What runners say about Ventura Community Park
“Clean grounds and bathroom with manicured landscaping around playing fields, also well lit at dark with level walking paths, dog friendly, basically nice people.”
“However, Kimball park has turned out to be an absolutely beautiful property that so many people can enjoy that it's probably far better off the way it is.”
“Clean grounds and bathroom with manicured landscaping around playing fields, also well lit at dark with level walking paths, dog friendly, basically nice people.”
Great park with lots of parking. Temp bathrooms. Not a lot of shade. Big path around entire park.
There used to be a farm on this property and it was very sad to see it go. However, Kimball park has turned out to be an absolutely beautiful property that so many people can enjoy that it's probably far better off the way it is.
Ventura Community Park is a large, clean, and beautiful park that offers something for everyone. It has wide open spaces, nice walking paths, and plenty of areas to relax or enjoy outdoor activities. The park is well-maintained, safe, and perfect for families, friends, and individuals.
It was a very nice park, before the e bikers took over. It's not safe for a leisure walk anymore, as I was almost run over by e bikers several times. There should be some kind of restrictions on e bikes in the walking trail. These e bikes are out of control and has no regards to safety of others.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean grounds and bathroom with manicured landscaping around playing fields, also well lit at dark with level walking paths, dog friendly, basically nice people.”
“Clean grounds and bathroom with manicured landscaping around playing fields, also well lit at dark with level walking paths, dog friendly, basically nice people.”
“However, Kimball park has turned out to be an absolutely beautiful property that so many people can enjoy that it's probably far better off the way it is.”
“Shaded parking walking/biking trails swimming pool vast green areas to throw a Frisbee of football.”
“I enjoy the concrete walkway around the entire park it is great for walking and visiting with friends and also bicycle riding.”
“Clean grounds and bathroom with manicured landscaping around playing fields, also well lit at dark with level walking paths, dog friendly, basically nice people.”
Plan your run at Ventura Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofventura.ca.gov
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