Mission Park,

E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001, United States

"The California Mission Poems (1991) LA PURISIMA (Misión la Purisima Concepcion dé Maria Santisina) I am not here Dent, brittle Weed among weeds Not here Palms fragrant with lavender Hair meandering through The pale grasses I can no longer remember I preferred all martyrdoms To this dry silent place There were days when I feared My own blood. My eyes Became wounds. They devoured Me And the flies. Ten thousand Tangled devils. My palms scoured Dry and thin as communion wafers There were nights when the hymns I sang Became the bones of the Friar, the dust Upon the graves of stillborn Indians The winds of La Purisima & Through the pale grasses I can no longer remember -- Philomene Long"

"Mission Park is located on Main Street across from Ventura Mission and next to Ventura Musuem. Although not a huge green space, it's large enough for kids to run around and for a picnic or bit of quiet time. Pick up picnic supplies at nearby Paradise Pantry or stop by after your free visit to the museum. On Saturday, during the farmer's market, there are family activities and games available for families. Keep in mind that bathroom cleanliness is not always up to par."

"9/19/22 Monday Very beautiful park."

"Small park, nice open space. Huge tree, good view of the mission, public bathrooms."

"It's cleaner than before. On Mondays the bathrooms stay close. Great place to do yoga, play catch, soccer and other stuff. During events this park is used and gets full. Great view to the mission. Two lovely water fountains,great photo opportunity. Perfect for picnics."