Ventura Community Park Aquatic Center
Created: 07-08-2008
Description: We invite you and your family to join us at our beautiful state of the art aquatics facility, which consists of a competition pool, a water playground pool, 2 water slides and a recreation pool. Summer Rec Swim Times: (6/16-8/17) M, W 1-4pm & 7-8:30pm T,Th 1-4pm Fri 11:30am-4pm Sat, Sun 12 - 4pm Off Season Rec Swim Times (before 6/16 or after 8/17) M-Thurs closed Fri 1-4pm Sat, Sun 1-4pm Rec swim times are open to the public and include the 25 meter recreation pool, children's activity pool and water slides. Cost: 2 and under: free, ages 3-9: $3, ages 10-61: $5, age 62 and older: $3. For more information on swim lessons, hours of operation, or pool parties, please contact us directly at 805.654.7511 or go to the website to view program schedule and offerings.
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Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center
Created: 07-08-2008
Description: Offers recreational swimming, lap swimming, classes, programs, special events, parties and more!
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Rancho Simi Community Park Pool
Created: 07-08-2008
Description: This community park features a lap pool for recreation and exercise, as well as: amphitheater bbq ball diamonds basketball court electrical outlets horseshoe pits parking stalls picnic tables-uncovered picnic tables-covered pre-teen play area restrooms shuffleboard courts soccer fields swimming pool tennis courts tot lot volleyball court
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The Moorpark Beach Bus
Created: 07-01-2008
Description: Everyone is invited! Take the bus to the beach for surf, sun, and fun! The bus goes to Zuma Beach. Stops include: Campus Canyon School, Moorpark Civic Center, AVCP, Peach Hill Park. For the complete schedule go to: http://ci.moorpark.ca.us/moorparkcity/img/BB.pdf or http://ci.moorpark.ca.us/cgi-bin/start.exe/moorparkcity/index.html?entry=y&thid=157&XCAT=5&XTHID=55 The Beach Bus is open to the general public. Fare is $3 round-trip for students and adults, $1 for seniors and the disabled, or use your Summer Youth Pass. Spend your summer relaxing at Zuma Beach. Enjoy volleyball, boogie boarding, swimming and lounging on the sand. These are unsupervised general transportation services. All Moorpark City Transit route rules apply: 1. Must have exact change. 2. No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed on buses. 3. Must carry picture identification (i.e. School I.D., Driver’s License, etc.) 4. All materials (boogie boards, back packs, coolers, etc.) must be stored in the bus storage compartment during the trip to/from Zuma Beach. 5. Rude or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. 6. Arrival and departure times are approximate, and riders are encouraged to assemble at the bus stops ten minutes prior to departure. 7. The City of Moorpark is not responsible for any lost and/or stolen items. Riders who miss the bus will need to find their own transportation back to Moorpark. FOR MORE INFORMATION: City of Moorpark Public Works Department (805) 517-6256 www.ci.moorpark.ca.us
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Rancho Sierra Vista/ Satwiwa
Created: 06-25-2008
Description: Welcome to the western edge of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This site was home to the Chumash, Spanish Rancho El Conejo, and modern ranching and farming operations. Stroll through serene hills, view Boney Mountain or experience Native American traditions at the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center. Satwiwa For many years, the Santa Monica Mountains sustained the Chumash and Tongva/Gabrielino cultures. Sycamore Canyon, which cuts through Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa and Point Mugu State Park, was part of a Chumash trade route. Satwiwa, which means "the bluffs," was the name of a nearby Chumash village. To reflect this heritage, Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center and Natural Area was established by the National Park Service in partnership with the Friends of Satwiwa. A Native American guest host or a park ranger is on hand to answer questions from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Native American workshops, programs and art shows occur throughout the year. Call for information on accessibility parking. Rancho Sierra Vista Local ranching history began in 1803 when former soldiers Jose Polanco and Ignacio Rodriquez were granted Rancho El Conejo by the King of Spain. Through the years, this 48,672 acre land grant was subdivided and sold to various landowners. Modern ranching began here in 1937 when Carl Beal christened the area Rancho Sierra Vista. Carl Beal constructed most of the current ranch buildings and his house and barbecue pit in Sycamore Canyon. The last private landowner of this property was Richard Danielson. For 32 years, he and his family farmed and ranched here. The National Park Service purchased the property in 1980. The western boundary of present day Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa reflects the original land grant of the Rancho El Conejo.
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Lake Piru
Created: 06-25-2008
Description: Lake Piru is located in Ventura County, California, in the Los Padres National Forest next to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary. From our foothill lake, you are less than an hour away from the uncrowded beaches of Ventura or Hollywood and Universal Studios, and only minutes away from shopping centers, theatres and fine restaurants. We offer visitors excellent boating, trout and bass fishing, camping, water skiing, swimming and hiking. The day-use picnic area with individual and group sites includes covered eating areas with a wonderful view of the lake, a grassy lawn, grills, and an abundance of tables. Our group facility can accommodate up to 120 people and can be reserved for special events. Lake Piru is proud to offer you first-class, clean facilities in safe and secure surroundings. For our campers, Lake Piru offers level tree-shaded camping sites, clean restrooms, free hot showers and fully stocked store to meet most camping and boating needs. Motor homes, trailers and truck campers are welcome. Lake Piru has paved roads, pull-through, tree-shaded sites, and convenient dump stations. Lake Piru is located in Ventura County, California, in the Los Padres national Forest next to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary. From our foothill lake, you are less than an hour away from the uncrowded beaches of Ventura or Hollywood and Universal Studios. We offer visitors excellent boating, trout and bass fishing, camping, water skiing, swimming and hiking. Traveling on Highway 101, in Ventura, take Highway 126 east to the Piru turnoff. From Highway 5, just north of Magic Mountain in Valencia, take Highway 126 west to the Piru turnoff. Waterskiing is Allowed General Rules Fires in designated grills and rings only. No Swimming or wading except in designated area. Pets must be licensed, leashed and not allowed in water. Noise: The operation of amplifying equipment so as to disturb others at any time is prohibited. Speed limit is 5 M.P.H. unless otherwise posted
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Gardens of the World
Created: 06-25-2008
Description: The Gardens of the World became a reality when Ed and Lynn Hogan, founders of Pleasant Holidays, decided to build a striking monument to commemorate the various cultures of the world. Their motivation was simple: to give something back to the community where they live and conduct their highly successful business, and the desire to share with others their travel experiences and the beauty they have seen during their travels around the world. The Gardens of the World exist not only as a cultural contribution to the community, but as an educational tool. The mission of the Hogan Family Foundation is to promote the entrepreneurial spirit through the creation and operation of educational, civic-minded and humanitarian programs designed to encourage a more productive and contributory society. The Gardens of the World are owned and operated by the Hogan Family Foundation, Inc.
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Pump It Up
Created: 06-20-2008
Description: Jump, Climb, Slide, and Bounce your way into Pump It Up, America’s #1 Inflatable Party Zone! Pump It Up, voted “Best Place to Have a Birthday Party,” features giant, custom designed, fun-filled, interactive inflatable play structures. Regularly scheduled open playtimes are separated into Pre-K and "Family Jump Times" so that younger children can enjoy the bounce houses. For hours: See open play schedule at http://www.pumpitupparty.com/ca/ventura/calendar-p8q25.htm ; Parties by appointment
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Jolly Jumps
Created: 06-20-2008
Description: Rental of party equipment for home, school, business and fundraisers. Now open, indoor party arena for private parties, have your party here for “no fuss no mess”.
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America's Teaching Zoo
Created: 06-20-2008
Description: America's Teaching Zoo is open to the public on weekends only. We have Wildlife Education Shows at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. The students are in classes during the week, so the zoo is closed to the public on week days. The zoo is also available for special events. We do special birthday shows, shows for school and other groups during the week, and outreach shows, where we load animals in the van and come to your location! Call our zoo at (805) 378-1441 for info about scheduling a special group event.
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Ty Warner Sea Center
Created: 06-12-2008
Description: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Ty Warner Sea Center is a fun, engaging, interactive marine education facility located on Stearns Wharf. Owned and operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Ty Warner Sea Center includes The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Ty Warner Sea Center is a fun, engaging, interactive marine education facility located on Stearns Wharf. Owned and operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Ty Warner Sea Center features interactive exhibits designed to help visitors experience scientific discovery, opportunities to work like scientists, sampling and testing ocean water, studying animal behavior, and examining microscopic marine life, live tidepool animal encounters, and a theater showcasing the wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Created: 06-05-2008
Description: The Museum features eleven exhibit halls, focusing on regional natural history, including birds, insects, mammals, marine life, paleontology, Native Americans and the Chumash Indians. Features: Life-size Blue Whale skeleton, a planetarium, an antique natural history art gallery, a museum store and special programs featuring outstanding lecturers and films.
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Children's Nature Institute
Created: 05-27-2008
Description: Join us with your babies, toddlers and children up to 8 years old for an exciting educational outdoor adventure! Led by CNI Volunteer Walk Leaders , walks are two hours long with many fun and educational activities. Children will search for animal homes and hideaways, listen for animal activity, mimic the sounds of nature, sing songs, smell and touch plants, learn how to treat plants and animals respectfully, learn about colors, shapes and sizes in nature and so much more! Activities vary from site to site and from docent to docent, so every Family Nature Walk is a unique experience! Family Nature Walks are scheduled on weekdays and weekends at over 40 kid-safe sites in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties year-round. Many sites are stroller accessible. Reservations are required. Suggested donation is $7 per family. Proceeds from Family Nature Walks help us provide free fieldtrips and workshops for inner-city children, many of whom have never left their urban neighborhoods.
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Ojai Skate Park
Created: 05-27-2008
Description: The Ojai Skate Park opened in February 2000 as a temporary skate park to provide Ojai Valley skateboarders a safe but challenging place to have fun and practice their skills. The Skate Park is comprised of 7,300 sq. ft. of wood and Skatelite (a wood plastic composite). The park is always open. Users just need to comply with our curfew ordinance. Currently the skate park is unsupervised, but users are required to adhere to posted rules that include wearing protective gear. Fund raising for the new park is in full swing; anyone wishing to donate toward the new permanent facility or who is seeking more information should call Carol Belser at 646-1872.
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Los Padres National Forest
Created: 05-27-2008
Description: Los Padres National Forest encompasses approximately 1.75 million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The northern division is within Monterey County and northern San Luis Obispo County and includes the beautiful Big Sur Coast and scenic interior areas. The "main division" of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The headquarters, or Forest Supervisor's Office, for Los Padres National Forest is located in the city of Goleta, in Santa Barbara County. The forest is divided into five administrative units called "ranger districts" with district offices as follows: Monterey Ranger District (King City), Santa Lucia Ranger District (Santa Maria), Santa Barbara Ranger District (Los Prietos area), Ojai Ranger District (Ojai) and Mount Pinos Ranger District (Frazier Park.)
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Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center
Created: 05-27-2008
Description: Located just 8 miles north from Ojai on beautiful Highway 33 at Wheeler Gorge, the gateway to the southern Los Padres National Forest, the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center is the first dedicated visitor center in the almost 100 year history of the Forest. The Center operates under a permit from the Forest Service. Since opening in June, 2001, the Center has served over 15,000 visitors. The Center provides public information about Los Padres National Forest. In addition to the sale of maps, trail guides, Forest-related books, Adventure Pass, and other items to the public. Our trained staff can help guide you to the many and varied recreational and educational experiences available in the Forest. We can also help with extended backcountry trip planning for our local wilderness areas.
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Ojai Valley Musuem
Created: 05-27-2008
Description: The Ojai Valley Museum has an extensive collection of Art, Native American Baskets, Pioneer Tools, and photographs of early days in Ojai.
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San Buenaventura State Beach and Ventura Pier
Created: 05-27-2008
Description: This beach features swimming, surfing and picnicking. The beach has two miles of sandy beach, sand dunes, picnic sites, a parking lot, a snack bar and a beach-equipment rental shop. Bike trails connect other nearby beaches. The beach is the site for a number of special events, such as the Pirate Festival, triathlon, and volleyball tournaments. A 1,700-foot pier has a snack bar, restaurant and bait shop. Location-Directions The beach is in the city of Ventura. The entrance is on San Pedro Street off Highway 101. Wi-Fi Service San Buenaventura State Beach now offers AT&T Wi-Fi Service! This service enables park visitors with wireless enabled laptop computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to access the Internet. Park visitors will be able to gain Wi-Fi access when they use a wireless device within about 150 to 200 feet of the Life Guard Tower located in the park. For more information about this service please see January 19, 2005, News Release.
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Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Water Park
Created: 03-22-2008
Description: Beautiful Lake Casitas offers activities for the entire family - camping, boating, fishing, Family Water Park & picnicking with special events featured throughout the year. These include the Annual Ojai Wine Festival, Spring Renaissance & Fall Pirate Festivals, concerts and new this summer, Frisbee Golf Tournaments. Concessions include boat, trailer & cycle rentals, Park Store, Marina Cafe & Wildlife Boat Tour. Offers some of the best freshwater fishing in Southern California. 412 sites for RV's and tents, fire rings, picnic tables, showers, boat rentals, bird watching and a water park.
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Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club
Created: 05-25-2008
Description: Our operating sessions are on Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors and new members are welcome. Admission free.
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