Ventura Botanical Gardens Demonstration Trail
There is now an admission price of $7 per person Tues through Sun from 9am to 5pm. Kids are free. Fridays are free. Closed Mondays. Annual memberships are also available, which allow for unlimited free admission; $45 per person, $75 for families.
Additionally, dogs are allowed on Wednesdays and Fridays only and must be on leash.
Trails are intact but the plants were devastated by the Thomas Fire. Replanting and re-growth is in process.
The Ventura Botanical Gardens Demonstration Trail is a nearly 1 mile trail between Ventura City Hall and Grant Park. It opened in October 2012. The trail zig zags and meanders its way up to Grant Park, offering awesome views of downtown Ventura and the coastline. The trail is accessible behind Ventura City Hall, located at 567 South Poli Street. Take the driveway on the right side of City Hall (facing the building) and drive up to the parking area.
Funds continue to be raised to enhance the Demonstration Trail, provide for trail maintenance and augment it with a new trail and ultimately build a visitor center. Learn more at www.venturabotanicalgardens.com.
Access to the trail is on the right (east) side of Ventura City Hall.
There's a parking area at the bottom of the trail behind Ventura City Hall
The trail is decorated with pretty wildflowers and other California native plants
There are some neat rock walls on sections of the trail
A short walk will get you some pretty views!