Arroyo Verde Park Inclusive Play Area
Ventura, CA
Ventura’s first fully inclusive play area with colorful surfacing, swings, hammocks, music play, a sensory garden, and a motion-inclusive carousel.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong pick for families who want a clearly inclusive public playground with sensory play, smooth surfacing, and enough variety for a longer outing.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Comfortable shoes for a larger park visit
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Destination park outing
Read more about this location
Arroyo Verde Park Inclusive Play Area is a destination-style accessible playground inside one of Ventura’s major parks. The 10,750-square-foot space was designed so children of varying abilities can play together, with a colorful smooth surface, swings, hammocks, balance beams, a sensory garden, music play areas, embankment climbers, and a motion-inclusive carousel. Gathering areas and landscaping make it easier for families to settle in for a longer visit. This is one of the clearest officially documented inclusive playgrounds on the Central Coast.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official city page confirms this as Ventura’s first fully inclusive play area.
Known Features
Colorful play surface
Known Features
Motion-inclusive carousel
Known Features
Swings
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Hammocks
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Music play areas
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Sensory garden
Known Features
Gathering areas
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Foothill Rd
Ventura, CA, 93003
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Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Ventura - Arroyo Verde Park Inclusive Play Areacityofventura.ca.gov
Official page confirms this is Ventura’s first fully inclusive play area and lists major play features.
Checked: inclusive positioning, core features, operator, phone
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Ventura inclusive play area page.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.