Oxnard Beach Park
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Oxnard Beach Park | |
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formerly Oxnard State Beach | |
Location | 1601 South Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, California, USA |
Coordinates | 34°10′57″N 119°14′13″W / 34.18250°N 119.23694°WCoordinates: 34°10′57″N 119°14′13″W / 34.18250°N 119.23694°W |
Area | 62 acres (25 ha)[1] |
Created | 1989[1] |
Operated by | City of Oxnard |
GNIS feature ID | 1871139[2] |
Oxnard Beach Park is a public beach, playground, and picnic area operated by the city of Oxnard, California at the edge of the Oxnard Plain.[1]
Description[]
The park is located along the California Coastal Trail and the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route.[3] The park includes palm tree lined pathways and a bike/walking path connecting the communities of Oxnard Shores and Channel Islands Beach.[4] There is also an easy bike/walking connection to Channel Islands Harbor. Oxnard Beach Park includes two barbecue areas with a capacity of 200 occupants, each with a public sink, table, and a large grill. Activities include beachcombing, walking, and ocean swimming.[5] The park was designed to protect the sand dunes between the beach and grass picnic area.[6]
History[]
Jean Harris persuaded city of Oxnard leaders to adopt a grand vision in the creation of this park.[7] The State of California initially purchased a 26-acre (11 ha) site for the park in 1979.[6] The developer of an adjacent residential with a hotel site dedicated an additional 36 acres (15 ha), giving the park its present size of 62 acres (25 ha).[8] With the adoption of an operating agreement between City and State in December 1983, plans were developed for this park that was initially called Oxnard State Beach.[9] The park was transferred to City of Oxnard in 1998.[2][10]
Gallery[]
Oxnard Beach Park entrance
Barbecue area
Walkway
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Parks Amenities Listing, Parks Information". City of Oxnard. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oxnard Beach Park
- ^ "Oxnard Beaches: A Visitors Guide". Visit Oxnard. 2017-06-15. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ Plascencia, Anthony (August 9, 2018). "Your guide to Ventura County beaches". Ventura County Star. Archived from the original on 2019-07-18. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Cerball, Alejandra (January 19, 2021). "Oxnard's Best Local Parks: Where to Picnic". Visit Oxnard. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ a b Public Resources Code "Section 5003.14" State of California
- ^ Kelley, Daryl (April 29, 2001) "Illness Forces Environmental Crusader to Sidelines." Los Angeles Times
- ^ Myers, David W. (December 14, 1986) "Court to Decide State's Beach Access Issue" Los Angeles Times
- ^ Staff report (October 19, 1986) "Beachfront Site to Be Dedicated" Los Angeles Times
- ^ Warchol, Richard (1997-07-12). "Swimmer Lost Off Oxnard Beach". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
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External links[]
- Beaches of Southern California
- California State Beaches
- Parks in Ventura County, California
- Geography of Oxnard, California
- Beaches of Ventura County, California