Moorpark City Library

The Moorpark City Library is an independently run city library located at 699 Moorpark Avenue. It is open 7 days per week (closed major holidays).

Visit www.moorparklibrary.org or call 805.517.6370 for more information.

Anyone in the State of California can obtain a library card for no charge. The Moorpark City Library is not part of the Ventura County Library System, so you will need a separate library card to check out books at other local libraries.

A new, 17,000 sq ft library is currently (2026) being built next to the existing library, with an anticipated grand opening date in late 2027. www.moorparkca.gov/992/New-City-Library

Starlight Dance Academy in Ojai

Located at 407b Bryant Circle in Ojai, Starlight Dance Academy provides dance classes to children and adults. Current classes include jazz, ballet, tap, Zumba and hip hop as well as Pilates, yoga and mommy and me sessions. Also a great place for children's birthday parties! For more information, visit www.ojaistarlightdance.com or call 805.646.3732.

The Vivid Canvas Art Studio in Simi Valley

The Vivid Canvas Art Studio is located at 1633 Erringer Road, Suite 201B, Simi Valley, offering step-by-step, individualized art lessons for ages 6 and up. Programs include drawing/pastel basics, drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oils.

Visit vividcanvasartstudio.com or call 805.579.7076 for more information.

The Arterie Art Studio in Thousand Oaks

The Arterie Art Studio at 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 105, Thousand Oaks is an art studio for both kids and adults that offers art classes, camps, birthday parties and more.

Visit www.thearterie.org or call 805.379.1426 for more information.

Gold Coast Gymnastics in Ventura

Gold Coast Gymnastics, a 5,000 square foot facility located at 4005 E. Main Street in Ventura, offers classes for boys & girls 15 months to adult. Recreational through competitive gymnastics including open gym (Fridays 8-9:30PM), tumbling and trampoline, birthday parties, day camps, summer camps, field trips and more. 

Visit www.goldcoastgymnasticsclub.com or call 805.658.2825 for more information.

Jump 'n Jammin Children's Entertainment Center at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard

Jump 'n Jammin Children’s Entertainment Center recently opened at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. Play areas for toddlers up to ages I'd say to maybe 12. Similar to Kids' World in Oak Park, but somewhat smaller.

Fun looking place! Climbing, crawling, slides, foam ball shooters, etc. $22 for all day admission ages 2-12 (includes one free adult). (as of November 2025.) Toddlers $10. Additional adults $5.

More information at www.jumpnjammin.com or call 805.278.0032.

Marina Park in Ventura

Marina Park is located at 2950 Pierpont Boulevard in Ventura (near the intersection of Pierpont and Coral Street). It is a 15 acre park that has over a third of a mile of oceanfront adjacent to Ventura Harbor, providing plenty of beachfront, flat sand to play in.

There is also a kids play area, including a tot lot and a larger play structure with swings, see-saw, climbing nets, and more. There is also a water taxi and a fishing dock. Fun destination park in the Ventura Keys. We never go wrong bringing the kids here. More info at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1952/City-Parks.

New playground at marina Park premiered in June 2025.

Nice, protected beachfront area at Marina Park

The “San Salvador” at Marina Park used to be popular with its zip line, but the zip line was removed in 2016 due to safety reasons.

This popular zip line was taken down in 2016; the city indicates the possibility of identifying a new, safe zip line possibility but as of September 2019 no specific timing available.

GymKidZ Gymnastics & Ninja Center in Oxnard

GymKidZ is a premier gymnastics and Ninja training recreation center that opened in 2025 at 3120 Paseo Mercado #107-108 in Oxnard (near Costco). Whether your little one is just starting their athletic journey or ready to flip and tumble with confidence, GymKidz offers something for every skill level for ages 0 to 11.

There is a free Social Mommy & Me class that welcomes babies 4-12 months old for gentle movement exploration while moms connect and build friendships with other new parents in the community. As children grow, energetic preschool gymnastics classes introduce the fundamentals through play, while dynamic recreational gymnastics programs build strength and flexibility. Ninja training classes let kids climb, swing, and conquer obstacles like their favorite action heroes, and tumbling sessions perfect those cartwheels, rolls, and flips.

Learn more at www.gymkidz.us.

Reign & Shine Play Lab in Oak Park

Reign & Shine Play Lab in Oak Park is a modern, immersive indoor play space designed for children ages 6 months to 10 years, with a special focus on imaginative, sensory-friendly experiences. The facility features sensory-based interactive play areas, including an interactive swing wall, a live draw wall, interactive ball wall and floor, and an interactive slide.

Kids can also explore an interactive moon sand table, themed pretend play stations (such as the Cosmic Clinic, Astro Market, and Intergalactic Salon), and a cozy reading nook. Many of the interactive games incorporate STEAM-inspired learning elements, blending fun with educational value. A parent lounge and co-working area complete the experience, making it a place where both kids and parents can enjoy their time.

Learn more at reignandshineplaylab.com or call 747-289-4141. Reign & Shine is located at 706 Lindero Canyon Road, #746, Oak Park.

Kids' Adventure Garden in Thousand Oaks

The Kids' Adventure Garden (KAG) at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The KAG is a fun place for children to learn about nature and gardening.  The garden features a tree house, pirate's cave, zoo garden, hydroponic pod and much more. Free admission (though donations are welcome). Enter at W. Gainsborough Road at Jeaunine Drive. between Lynn Road and Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks.

Kids love running around the KAG and exploring the nearby trails and stream.  Additionally, Conejo Community Park is next to the garden, with a nice playground area, expansive grass and picnic areas.

Visit www.conejovalleybotanicgarden.com/collections for more information and pictures. Additionally, a Native Plant Nursery is open at this location on Sundays.