Labor Day closure

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping. Learn more.
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Parks and Recreation

Parks make life better.

Contact us

20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed

About Parks and Recreation

Creating opportunities to LEARN, LIVE, and EXPLORE in Santa Ana everyday.

We deliver a variety of community services designed to enhance lives and strengthen our neighborhoods.  Our core services focus on access to nature, outdoor spaces to play and exercise, facilities for self-directed and organized recreation, and providing positive alternatives for youth engagement.  Through these activities, we foster social connections, human development, and lifelong learning.

The future looks promising and we are committed to providing exceptional services, facilities, and programs to our residents.


 

Find out what Parks and Recreation has to offer. Select one or more of the key services below to get started.

Explore the parks

Get in touch! Find contact information for recreation facilities.

Find the closest park to you and the amenities at each location.

Explore Santa Ana's current park projects.

Permits and reservations

Learn how to reserve one of Santa Ana's athletic facilities.

Picnic area, cabins, and the Santiago Park Gashouse/Amphitheater

Lights, camera, action!

Plan your next event in Santa Ana.


 

Upcoming events

Boys and Girls Flag Football Registration

Aug 30 2025

Jerome Center

Join the Boys and Girls Flag Football League and experience a program that builds leadership, teamwork, and pride in every player. This inclusive league focuses on improving cardiovascular health, coordination, and agility—offering all the benefits of football without the contact risks of tackle. Players of all skill levels, from Pre-K through 8th grade, are welcome...

Labor Day: City Hall closed, no street sweeping

Sep 1 2025

In observance of Labor Day on on Monday, September 1, 2025, Santa Ana City Hall, community centers, senior centers, libraries, the Santa Ana Work Center and other non-essential City facilities will be closed. There will be no street sweeping, and trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day all week. To allow the...

Storytime at the Park – Centennial Park

Sep 2 2025

Centennial Park

Pack a blanket and join Santa Ana Public Library for Storytime at the Park! Immerse your little ones in the magic of storytelling amid the beauty of nature. Storytime begins at 10:30 am. Contact us at 714-647-5358 for more information.

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