OXNARD

Gallery: Collection at RiverPark thrives after surviving rocky start

Martin Lopez and Victoria James enjoy time near the fountains at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. The Great Recession delayed the opening of stores, but the shopping center has become a destination spot, known for its variety of restaurants.
Martin Lopez and Victoria James enjoy time near the fountains at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. The Great Recession delayed the opening of stores, but the shopping center has become a destination spot, known for its variety of restaurants.
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The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard offers shops, entertainment and dining and draws visitors from Oxnard and other Ventura County cities as well as people from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties.
The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard offers shops, entertainment and dining and draws visitors from Oxnard and other Ventura County cities as well as people from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties.
CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR
The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is the commercial centerpiece of Oxnard's RiverPark neighborhood. At 775,000 square feet it is about 70 percent occupied.
The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is the commercial centerpiece of Oxnard's RiverPark neighborhood. At 775,000 square feet it is about 70 percent occupied.
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A group enjoys dinning on a restaurant patio at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. The shopping center is known for its dining choices which have increased with the opening of The Annex.
A group enjoys dinning on a restaurant patio at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. The shopping center is known for its dining choices which have increased with the opening of The Annex.
CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR
The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard felt the lingering effects of the Great Recesssion when it opened, but it has developed into a thriving center with shopping, restaurants and a movie theater.
The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard felt the lingering effects of the Great Recesssion when it opened, but it has developed into a thriving center with shopping, restaurants and a movie theater.
CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR
The neighborhood near The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is now 10 years old and the shopping center has become a destination spot for locals and people from out of the area.
The neighborhood near The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is now 10 years old and the shopping center has become a destination spot for locals and people from out of the area.
CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR
Shoppers check out the offerings at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard.
Shoppers check out the offerings at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard.
CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR
Customers relax at one of the cubicles at The Annex, a public market space that opened at The Collection on Friday.
Customers relax at one of the cubicles at The Annex, a public market space that opened at The Collection on Friday.
WENDY LEUNG/THE STAR