Build on what makes the Promenade special—and invest in what comes next

The Promenade is where Downtown Ventura meets the coast—a place to walk, gather, exercise, enjoy the ocean, and experience our community. It is already one of Ventura’s most valued public spaces, and thoughtful investment can make it even more welcoming, active, connected, and enjoyable.

Refresh Our Promenade gives residents, businesses, visitors, and community partners a way to support experiences and practical improvements along the Promenade and its connections to Downtown.

What your support can make possible

Depending on community needs, available resources, and project approvals, donations may support:

Community, cultural, and recreational programming
Public art and creative experiences
Seating, shade, greenery, and other amenities
Beautification, wayfinding, and placemaking
Stronger connections between the waterfront and Downtown
Pilot projects and community partnerships

These examples represent the kinds of work the fund may support; they are not promises that every project will be funded or implemented.

How your gift works

Donations are tracked for board-approved work that supports the Downtown Promenade and nearby public spaces connecting the waterfront to Downtown.

The Community Enrichment Fund board evaluates potential projects based on charitable mission alignment, community benefit, feasibility, available resources, required permits, and partner commitments. Your donation supports the fund’s overall purpose rather than a particular project unless a project is expressly identified as a restricted campaign.

Help shape the Promenade’s next chapter

Together, we can build on everything the Promenade offers today while creating new opportunities for people to gather, connect, and enjoy it for years to come.

Donations are received and managed by the Downtown Ventura Partners Community Enrichment Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal tax identification number: 39-2479060.