#ParksRock Activity
General Information
Our #ParksRock Scavenger Hunt began Friday, July 24 and officially ended on Monday, August 24. Although the official hunt has ended, you can still participate in the fun! Search for painted rocks in our local parks with members of your household. You’re bound to have a rockin’ time!
To participate, visit the city parks listed below and hunt for painted rocks. Each painted rock will have a sticker on the bottom, just like the one in our photo below.
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone that has participated in our #ParksRock scavenger hunt. We love seeing the photos you have submitted and hearing your stories. We have received tons of photo submissions so far and are looking forward to seeing more.
How to Participate
If you haven't participated yet, there is still time. When you find a #ParksRock painted rock, take a selfie with the rock, then email the photo to Recreation Coordinator Gina Reyes at greyes@cityofventura.ca.gov or share it with a friend.
Your selfie could be featured on our Facebook page or Website!
#ParksRock Scavenger Hunt Locations:
East Ventura
- Barranca Vista Park
- Community Park
- Huntsinger Park
- Juanamaria Park
Midtown Ventura
- Arroyo Verde Park
- Camino Real
- Thille Park
- Blanche Reynolds
Westside Ventura
- Kellogg Park
- Westpark
- Cemetery Park
- Harry Lyons
Important
For your safety, please remember to follow all CDC guidelines for reducing the spread of COVID-19 when participating in this activity, including washing your hands, avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, or using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol after picking up a #ParksRock painted rock.
If you’re interested in having your selfies featured on our Parks and Recreation Facebook page, email your photos to Recreation Coordinator Gina Reyes at greyes@cityofventura.ca.gov.
We hope you have fun!!!
Submitted Photos & Quotes
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#ParksRock - Jenny
We found this gem at Barranca Vista Park!
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#ParksRock - Summer Bryanne
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#ParksRock - August W
Hello, Lisa and Puddles found this rock today at Cemetery Park!August W
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#ParksRock - Azizah Humphrey
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#ParksRock - Rachel Sears Casanta
We enjoyed rock hunting in Huntsinger Park. We found two painted rocks, took pictures and left them for others to find.
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#ParksRock - Stepahnie Sands 2
Found these on our walk today at Harry Lyon Park. The boys were so excited!
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#ParksRock - Anna Hernandez 1
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#ParksRock - Cindy D
While out on a nature walk with my 3 year old, we stumbled upon this fun activity! He was drawing a tree and when he was near the trunk, he spotted a painted rock. This absolutely made his day! Followed the link and found more information on this event, thank you for doing this.
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#ParksRock - Karen Beals
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#ParksRock - Alison Grau
My kiddo found this special scorpion rock today, fun first day of school surprise! His name is Asher.- Alison Grau
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#ParksRock - Ojeda
Found your flower rock!
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#ParksRock - Stephanie Sands 1
Found these on our walk today at Harry Lyon Park. The boys were so excited!
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#ParksRock - Kaiserman
Look what we found at Cemetery Park!
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#ParksRock - Anna Hernadez 2
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#ParksRock - Ruby Tigger