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The Pavilion ... Steeped in Rich History
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Poinsettia Pavilion is to support youth education and the non-profit community by providing affordable meeting and office space.
Nearly 7 decades ago, a group of women in the San Buenaventura Women's Club saw a need for a community event center in the City of Ventura. They wanted to build a place where their women's group could meet, and where other local non-profit groups could hold events for charitable, scientific, educational and religious purposes.
Through fund-raising efforts, and with a donation from the Lloyd family, they garnered the wherewithal to build. The Lloyds wished to assist further and leave a legacy for the community. Thus they donated a prime parcel of land for the Center.
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The Ventura Women's Center Trust was formed in 1954 and, in 1957, the Poinsettia Pavilion was built.
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Since 1957, the Pavilion has continued to serve communities in Ventura County. People of all ages attend non-profit fundraisers, club meetings, performances, school functions, religious services and events, and other public functions. You can see a list of the organizations which use the facility on the "clients" page of this website.
Although the Trust Agreement stipulates that the Pavilion must primarily be used for non-profit functions, it is a popular venue for weddings and receptions, memorials, celebrations and business meetings for the general public.
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And, the Pavilion is a gathering place in a time of crisis. When the Thomas Fire erupted in December, 2017, the Pavilion was a place where residents affected by the fire could meet with government and private officials in order to begin the process of rebuilding their homes and lives.
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The Pavilion is both a priceless resource and beautiful landmark for the City. It is only right that the Pavilion continues to serve the area for many future generations to come.