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Residents living on the Westside of the city of Ventura needed park space. Only three parks existed in their community and only 1.5 acres of park space was available per 1,000 residents who lived there. After several months of working with city officials, local residents finally convinced the City of Ventura to purchase a 2.4 acre lot which will be used to develop a park for the community. Plans for the park are being developed and now residents are working to make sure that city officials will see the development of this project through to completion.
According to a blog post from the City Project, on February 4, 2013 the Ventura City Council unanimously agreed to purchase property for the development of a new park. Members from the community attended the meeting where they showed their support for the development of Kellogg Park. Thanks to the efforts of community members and organizations like CAUSE/VAULT, the Westside Community Council, and The City Project, residents living on the Westside of the city will soon have access to more park space.
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News: Ventura council approves deal to buy westside park
This news story from vcstar.com recounts the details of what occurred at a city council meeting where the purchase of a 2.4 acre property was approved. Since 2011, local residents had been seeking ways to get more parks for their area. In the past activists gathered to hold signs in front of city hall, and held meetings to discuss where sources of funding could be found. The Trust for Public Land, a non-profit organization that helps communities conserve land, helped Ventura city officials negotiate the purchase of the land that will be used for the park.
Westside Community Park Facilities Priorities Report
In this report, addressed to Ventura’s city manager, city officials recommend that the city use up to $600,000 of city funds to purchase land located at the Kellogg Avenue site. Any remaining funds needed for the park are to be raised through grants.
The City Project’s Comments on Ventura Westside Community Planning Project
In this document the City Project provides comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Ventura Westside Community Planning Project (DEIR). Recommendations for increasing access to park space are provided, along with laws, which support equal access to green space. Evidence from public health on the importance and value of providing park space for all is also included.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
