You probably already knew that Pickleball is America's Fastest Growing Sport…read more I mean, doesn't it seem like everyone you know plays Pickleball these days? It's damn near ubiquitous. Even the E-Trade Baby plays Pickleball. It's like you can't go 24 hours without hearing someone yammering on about Pickleball. Pickleball pickleball pickleball. You're thinking, if everyone doesn't shut the hell up about Pickleball I swear I'm gonna punch someone! But they never shut up. And of course, as good as it might feel, you can't just go around punching people. So, you need to find a way to channel that aggression in a positive way. If you feel you need to whack the hell out of something, Pickleball might just be the activity you are looking for. Strange that Pickleball might be both the cause of and solution for your frustration. Of course there's much more to the game than just whacking a ball with a paddle, but the whacking part is so satisfying. A great way to let off a little steam. Ventura Parks and Recreation offers Introduction to Pickleball classes here at Juanamaria Park. Currently there are Level 1 Introductory classes on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 pm, and on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 am. And there is a Level 2 Introductory class on Thursday mornings from 9-10. The classes run for four weeks at a time, and cost $100 for the four lessons. Legend has it that Tennis was played here at Juanamaria Park back in the olden days. You can still see the lines here that define a tennis court, but I've never seen anyone actually playing tennis. From the size of their huge ass courts, I'm guessing tennis players must've been about 8 or 10 feet tall. Just in case any Jurassic era Tennis players show up, there are signs posted to keep them away from Pickleball players. The division of court time seems equitable, but one wonders why time is blocked out for a game that's not even played anymore. And you know, there's more to Juanamaria Park than just Pickleball and Tennis. There is also a Basketball Court, for example. And there is a huge grass covered field just waiting for someone with a frisbee to show up. Plus they have those cool charcoal grills. Bring some briquettes and something to grill and you could put together a real good time here. There are bathrooms too, but I've never checked them out. I have no idea when they are open or how clean they are. But if I had to guess, I'd say they're pretty well maintained. The whole park seems very well-maintained. Juanamaria Park is where I learned to play Pickleball. It's a great little neighborhood park. I give it my wholehearted recommendation. Mikey C says: Zero Zero Two

Highly recommend. Twelve pickle ball courts. Free usage, clean and safe. Easy to get to and in a…read morenice location.

I'm surprised and honored to be the first person to review this business. This batting cage has…read morebeen around in one form or another since the 90s. This freshly revamped, remodeled and reworked facility now caters to baseball softball and even pickle ball. I came here with my two kids looking for a lower speed batting cage for my five-year-old son. This facility had everything we needed. The pitching machines are adjustable and able to be fed at your discretion. This allowed me to give instruction to my son in between swings, so he wasn't waving his bat around without purpose at the baseball. The gentleman working behind the counter also greeted us with a smile and kindly answered all of our questions. Overall, I would give this facility five stars. Is it fancy? No. Does it have what you need for hitters of all ages and abilities? Yes. We'll definitely be back as this is now our preferred and highly recommended batting cage. PS They also have much better hours than the other Ventura County options!!

Camarillo Athletics is a great place to come have fun and practice your swing. No matter the age,…read moreT-ball, Pony or High school. Friendly staff and a clean facility. Will continue coming here for years to come with my little ones.

As a nanny, Camino Real Park is one of my absolute favorite parks in Ventura. I've taken multiple…read morekids here over the years, and it's such a great setup for families. What really sets this park apart is that it has three different playground areas, so kids of different ages always have something to do and don't get bored easily. The park is spacious, well maintained, and feels safe, which is huge when you're responsible for little ones. There's also a dog park and tennis courts, so it works for everyone--families, dog owners, and people just looking to be active. I love that it's easy to spend a long afternoon here without feeling cramped. Plenty of space to run around, sit, relax, and let kids burn off energy. It's one of those parks that's clearly designed with the community in mind. If you're a parent, nanny, or caregiver in Ventura, Camino Real Park is definitely a go-to spot.

Super huge park, with two play areas and baseball and softball fields…read more however, This park is slowly going downhill. The road to get in and out needs to be repaved, very bumpy ride in and out. The parking lot is beginning to fill up with homeless people.

Hi Katherine, I would like to thank you for welcoming me to…read morethe Venture County Pickleball Club yesterday. I enjoyed meeting you and playing with your family of pickleballer's. They all made me feel right at home. I will let all our members know in LaQuinta about your club and your contact information. Thanks again Jeff Bush

Very helpful advise toward paddle purchase. I ended up with exactly the paddle I needed.read more

For a small shop that primarily caters to soccer, surprisingly this store has a HUGE selection of…read morepaddles. Mang can be demo-ed for $10 for 2 days of use. Ethan, the sales associate is knowledgeable in all things pickleball also. Bravo! I definitely recommend this store to anyone playing in the Santa Barbara area.

Cute park to take the Puppy! My son's dog loves to come into the big fenced in area and play around…read morewith new and old doggy friends! The owners usually get their steps in walking the track around the park or sitting on the provided benches. The park also provides bags to clean up after your pup! Springville does have human areas also but we didn't visit them!

I've been to Springville a few times now for the dog park and recently for Pickleball. I love this…read morearea of Camarillo as it's obviously very nice and safe. I like that there is some shade up by the park. The dog park isn't for me but I appreciate the layout of it with both the small dog section and the big dog section. It's not so much the park, it's the dog owners which made me take a break from this spot. Like other reviews said some people just aren't mindful dog owners and why they take their dogs to the park is beyond me. My dog is shy and attached to my hip so he didn't love the dog park to begin with. When I'd come here to this specific dog park there were enough instances of aggressive little dogs attacking other dogs that I kind of just became over this place. If I felt my dog was safe here I'd try to bring him more but with the little aggressive dogs & his disinterest we haven't been back for a long time. Some of my friends have said good things about this dog park so I'm sure it just depends on the day and which set of doggies you come across. My more updated review is for the pickleball courts. Came today and I enjoyed these courts. They are nicely painted and clean. My only upgrade is I wish they had more squares. Only two pickleball courts so if it's a busy day you'll definitely need to wait. However today wasn't too bad and we got to play a lot. Met a lot of nice fellow players and overall it was a good day. I like that the parking spots are close to the courts. Easy. A nice place to play as long as it isn't busy, wish they had more courts but I just doesn't seem like they have the room. I'll definitely be back though.

First time coming to this park to play Pickleball and it was a good time. Park was easy to find…read morethanks to Yelp and my Google maps. Signage off the main drag was appreciated as I turned in easily seeing the sign in advance. Was surprised to see ample parking and grateful that there were spots open. On a Sunday morning at 9am the first lot was almost full but then off to the side there was still plenty more parking spots. Sweet. While I didn't tour the whole park that grounds seemed well kept. This is a nice park and if you are coming to play pickleball or tennis, you won't be disappointed. The courts were nice with clear lines and free of any trash. Liked that they had plenty of space and little benches for those waiting. Pickleball courts had a nice variety of veterans and newbies. I'd definitely come back to play at these courts. It was a nice first time experience at this park and shoutout to yelper elite - Jess B for the find!

Grew up coming here . My dad and uncles would play basketball all the time at this park! Now back…read moreafter a few years to play pickle ball. Fun times with friends. People are respectful and wait their turns to play! Did not feel bullied at all . Also ... people are kind and call "ball " when a ball enters your court so ya don't trip ! Can't wait to be back again to pickle!

I'm new to pickle ball, I come from zero sports ball background so unlike many - I do not have a…read moretennis background which helps when starting this game. That being said, I'm invested, I'm trying, I'm putting in my time to get better and improve my game. I've been playing for about 2 months. My guy was a junior tennis champ so he's got this even if he's newer to the game. We were on vacation for our anniversary and brought our paddles to play while away from home - keep that practice up! We saw this place is $5/pp for the day to park and use the facilities - deal! 12 courts are dedicated to pickle ball at the far end of the park after the tennis courts. Everyone was so intense on their game play that no one wanted even entertain playing with the newbie (me). I don't need people to play, I'm out there for my own game too, we had an awesome practice. The courts are exceptionally maintained and separated. My grip, one guy felt it necessary not once but TWICE to share with me how much he thought we were wasting space on the court since no one wanted to play with us. Here's the thing, everyone has to start somewhere and you know what - I felt awesome that day even though this guy tried to steal my sunshine. He got more real estate than he deserves but sharing for other new players, don't let people like this get you down. You deserve to practice and try just as much as someone who does it "better". Courts are beautiful, bathroom is available through a code but don't come here looking for a community vibe unless you can bring the A game for play. They aren't messing around and not interested if you are anywhere below that threshold. Noted, and heard - message received loud 'n clear. This is not the place to go when looking for some Grace from other players.