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 2026 are $11 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!

Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center in Ventura

The Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center, located in Marina Park at 2950 Pierpont Boulevard is a U.S. Sailing Association Community certified non-profit facility.

The Sailing Center provides youth and adult sailing courses, coastal and celestial navigation, passage making, kayaking, youth camps and safe boating courses year-round for beginning through advanced students. Classes are taught on a variety of boats from Sabots to a Catalina 30.

The City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships has managed and maintained this community sailing facility since 1972 with support from the Maritime Foundation.

Instructors are U.S. Sailing & American Sailing Assn. certified. For more information on lessons, hours of operation, or special group outings, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1772/Leo-Robbins-Community-Sailing-Center or call 805.643.3612.

American Martial Arts Academy in Simi Valley

American Martial Arts Academy offers a comprehensive self-defense program by offering Taekwondo (striking), Judo (take downs) and Hapkido (grappling) as well as ground fighting techniques of Jiu-Jitsu. Our team of professional instructors and staff are here to help you achieve your goals; regardless of your age, skill level and ambitions in s safe and fun environment.

The 26,000 sq ft facility located at 15 McCoy Place, Simi Valley has a 10,000 sq ft training floor. Programs for all ages. Birthday parties too! Visit amaa-usa.com or call 805.527.5508 for more information.

Tae Ryong Taekwondo School - Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Camarillo

The Tae Ryong School of Taekwondo was founded in 1982 by Grand Master Yong Shin, offering the Korean art of self defense to children and adults. Visit www.trtkd.com for more information.

Locations in the local area:

Thousand Oaks: New location Fall 2025: 1378 N. Moorpark Road (805.371.8795)

Camarillo: 2249 Pickwick Drive (805.388.5425).

Newbury Park 501 S. Reino Road (805.498.5425)

Newbury Park location

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.

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.