The Training Hall and Parisi Speed School in Thousand Oaks

The Training Hall by Odd E. Haugen is a gym where serious athletes can engage in powerlifting and strongman training. It is the home of Marins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man, and the legendary strongman Odd E. Haugen.

The Training Hall has recently added Parisi Speed School to the facility. The Parisi Speed School offers expert-led speed, quickness and agility training for athletes ages 7 to 22. With proven techniques, personalized coaching, and cutting-edge programs, Parisi trainers enhance performance, boost confidence, and help athletes of any sport reach their maximum potential.

Located at 996 Lawrence Drive, #101, Thousand Oaks. Learn more at www.thetraininghall.net or call 805-498-6666.

Ventura Community Park Aquatics Center

The City of Ventura’s Aquatic Center is located at Ventura Community Park, 901 S. Kimball, at Telephone Road. This is a beautiful state of the art facility, containing a 50 meter competition pool with two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving stands, a 25 meter recreational pool, a water playground pool and two water slides.  Pools are heated to about 80 degrees!

The facility has dressing room areas and picnic areas, and offers lessons, classes, group rates and birthday parties.

Visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/aquatics or call 805.654.7511 for more information. Single entry fees as of June 2025 are $10 per person for open swim; free for 2 and under. Special "splash passes" available for families and multiple visits. Lap swim fees are $5 for ages 14-61 and $4 for 62+.

Advance reservations are encouraged at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/612/Aquatics to ensure you get a spot!

Malibu Riders - Horseback Trail Riding

Malibu Riders offers horseback riding lessons for children and adults, from beginners to advanced levels.

Also offered are picnic rides and summer camps. Three mile rides are offered at Zuma Canyon in Malibu, Paramount Ranch in Agoura and Malibu Creek in Agoura.

Visit www.maliburiders.com or call 818.510.2245 for more information or to submit reservations.

Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing in Ventura

Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing opened a new 10,000 sq ft climbing gym at 2879 Seaborg Avenue, Suite 101, Ventura in January 2019 - located off of South Victoria Road.

This location has a huge lead cave, top roping, lots of climbing walls and more. Open daily; hours vary.

Visit www.boulderdashclimbing.com/v/ or call 805.676.1300.

Morumbi Jiu Jitsu in Ventura County

Morumbi Jiu Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families and law enforcement in the Ventura and Los Angeles County areas. They offer various types of martial arts and fitness programs including kickboxing, kettlebells, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self defense.

Locations at 1182 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, 2964 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, and 3171 E. Main Street, Ventura.

Visit www.morumbijiujitsuacademy.com to learn more.

Conejo Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Westlake Village

Conejo Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts studio located at 31312 Via Colinas, Unit 101, in Westlake Village. They offer programs for all levels, kids and adults. The academy is an affiliate school, of 6th degree black belt, Ricardo “Rey” Diogo, and a member of the Rey Diogo/Carlson Gracie Team. Learn more at www.conejovalleybrazilianjiujitsu.com.

VC Arena Indoor Soccer Facility in Camarillo

VC Arena is an indoor soccer facility located in Camarillo that offers youth, co-ed and adult competitive and recreational leagues in soccer and flag football.   It is located at 795 Camarillo Springs Road, Suite G, behind Camarillo Springs. Its field uses the latest in artificial turf technology.

VC Arena also offers up birthday parties...choose from dodgeball, soccer or flag football to liven up your party!

More information at www.vcarena.com or call 805.484.7384.

Premier Martial Arts Westlake Village

Premier Martial Arts Westlake Village offers martial arts instruction at 3675 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. Various forms and styles of martial arts are taught, including Tang Soo Do, Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defense, Defense Weapons and Pressure Point Techniques. Private and group instruction for adults and children. Kids' birthday parties too.

More information at www.lacombekarate.com or call 818.889.7898.

Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga

Since 1994, Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga (formerly Jason Flame's Tang Soo Do University) has provided instruction in martial arts and Krav Maga. Classes for ages 3 to adult, along with private training, corporate programs and birthday parties.

Their 2,200 square foot facility is located at 252 Los Angeles Avenue, Unit H, Moorpark. Visit tsdukarate.com or call 805.530.0000 for more information.

Calabasas Community Center

The Calabasas Community Center is a state-of-the-art recreational facility offering a variety of recreational, social, cultural and educational programs and activities for the surrounding communities.  The 30,000 sq ft facility features a 10,000 sq ft gymnasium with all new (as of 2024) wood flooring open daily for pickleball, basketball and other sports. There is also a weight room with cardio equipment, strength training and free weights, recreational sports leagues and more.

tournament-level basketball courts, a full-service fitness studio, a 35-foot realistic rock climbing wall, a multi-purpose activity room with a patio, a dance/exercise studio and a large banquet hall for special events and rentals.  There is also a child watch playroom and after school programs for kids.  The facility is open 7 days a week.

The center is located at 27040 Malibu Hills Road in Calabasas. Learn more at www.cityofcalabasas.com/ccc.