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Community Services Divisions

The Community Services Department, organized by Director Elena M. Brokaw, is responsible for providing a wide variety of programs, services, and activities for city residents. The department serves the entire City of Ventura, as well as adjacent communities throughout Ventura County and Southern California. The Community Services department currently employs approximately 36 full time, 200 part time and extra help employees, and 500 volunteers.

Divisions within the Community Services Department include:

Community Recreation Division

Cultural Affairs Division

Golf Services Division

Golf Classes

Social Services Division

Homeless Services
Community Partnerships Granting Program (CPGP)
Ventura Neighborhoods for Learning Project
Library Advisory Commission
Ventura Social Services Programs
Health & Fitness Services Programs
Leisure Activities & Education Programs
City of Ventura Volunteer Program

Community Services Director

Elena M. Brokaw

Elena M. Brokaw serves as the Community Services Director for the City of Ventura.

Elena grew up in Ventura and Santa Paula. She graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from Harvard College.

From 1993 to 1998, Elena worked in the City’ Cultural Affairs Division, where she developed and directed grants and technical assistance programs, coordinated ArtWalks, and initiated the Ventura Chamber Music Festival. She then transitioned to the non-profit sector, where she served as a fundraiser for regional arts institutions and the American Film Institute. Read More

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Contact the Community Services Department

Community Services Logo By Phone: (805)658-4726
by Fax: (805) 648-1030

Mail or Walk In:
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday at:
501 Poli St. Room 226, Ventura, CA 93002

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