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Parks and Recreation

Parks make life better.

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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.

Need a permit?

Plan your next event in Santa Ana.

Lights, camera, action!

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

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


 

Upcoming events

Gerardo Mouet Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Dec 11 2024

Gerardo Mouet Park

Join us for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of our newest Santa Ana park, Gerardo Mouet Park. Honoring Santa Ana's former Parks and Recreation director who passed away in 2023, the park will provide a much-needed recreational and outdoor space on the cross streets of South Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue. Park amenities include a...

Yoga (pop-up)

Dec 13 2024

Santa Ana Senior Center

Enjoy an hour of serene stretching and relaxation while learning the basics of yoga. Continue to practice these learned techniques at home and improve your wellbeing. Register in advance at preferred senior center. View additional pop-up classes. For additional information please call the Santa Ana Senior Center at (714) 647-6540 or Southwest Senior Center at...

Standing Cardio (pop-up)

Jan 6 2025

Southwest Senior Center

This is your opportunity to become more active and healthy by taking advantage of this standing cardio session.  Break a sweat while having fun with your peers.  Limited capacity, register early at the senior center of your choice. View additional pop-up classes. For additional information please call the Santa Ana Senior Center at (714) 647-6540 or Southwest Senior...

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