Westpark Community Center

Overview

We provide a variety of safe, educational and affordable youth programs and services with an emphasis on teaching boys and girls from West Ventura the importance of self-esteem, leadership, good character, responsibility and respect through.

Hours of Operation

PEAK After-School Program:
2:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday; and 1-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday

Middle School Volunteer Leadership Program:
2:30-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
*Closed weekends except for special events or organized sports leagues

Contact information

Mario Robinson
Youth Program Supervisor
(805) 654-7807
mrobinson@cityofventura.ca.gov

Anita Diaz
Youth Program Coordinator
(805) 648-1895
adiaz@cityofventura.ca.gov

Youth Camps
Sports Leagues
After-School Programs

Community Events

Westpark Community Center conducts a variety of community events. These events are for the whole family to enjoy throughout the year.

Dia de Los Muertos

A celebration of the Community’s ‘Day of the Dead’ normally scheduled in October. Activities include: Aztec dancers, face painting, skull art, folklorico dancing, piñatas, altar presentation, loteria and capping the evening with posole dinner.

Lights on Celebration

An event celebrating our after-school program. An open house is conducted so the community can tour our rooms, visit staff and ask any questions about our programs.

Christmas Program

Youth perform holiday songs for their families. Photos are taken with Santa and gifts are donated through the Fire Department. The evening also includes a tamale dinner for family members.

Family Night Out

Westpark is open late at night for parents to enjoy some social time of their own. Youth are provided dinner and allowed to enjoy all of the many recreational equipment provided at the center.

Monthly Food Distribution & Health Screenings

Sponsored by Food Share a variety of food, fruits and vegetables are distributed to our residents free of charge. Also, included are health screening by the County Health Department. Those include blood pressure, BMI or body mass index, cholesterol and diabetes testing.

Facility Rentals

The Westpark Community Center is available for rental to the general public. The Center has the only city-owned gymnasium for large meetings and all sporting type events including basketball and volleyball practices and club tournaments. In addition, Westpark has additional meeting rooms with space for up to 40 people. For more information on fees and completing an application please contact: