Arroyo Verde Park
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| Arroyo Verde Park | |
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 Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura, California | |
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| Location | Ventura, California |
| Coordinates | 34°17′15″N 119°13′34″W / 34.28750°N 119.22611°W |
| Area | 134 acres |
| Created | 1961[1] |
| Open | From 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. |
Arroyo Verde Park is a park located in a dried-up river valley in Ventura, California. The entry gate is located at the intersection between Ventura's Foothill and Day Roads. The park is 132 acres in area.,[2] The park is open from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Arroyo Verde Park is a popular spot for barbecues and children's birthday parties, particularly in the summer. Several hiking trails run near and outside the park, including a notoriously steep path known as "The Wall". However, the most notable trail in the park is the 3.5-mile-long Arroyo Verde Park Trail.
During the "Thomas Fire" of 2017–2018, multiple structures, including the park's nature center and a playground were destroyed. A new playground, dubbed the "inclusive play area", was later built.
Nature center[edit]
Before it was destroyed, the nature center held a collection of taxidermy animals such as foxes.
The park has hosted Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge annually since 1986.
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