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Contact us

Parks and Recreation
(714) 571-4200
parksandrecreation@santa-ana.org
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

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Directory

Get in touch! Find contact information for recreation facilities.

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Locations and information

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

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Parks projects

Explore Santa Ana's current park projects.

Permits and reservations

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Athletic facility

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

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Facility reservations

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

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Filming

Lights, camera, action!

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Special events

Plan your next event in Santa Ana.

 

Upcoming events

Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day – Carl Thornton Park

Aug 23 2025

Carl Thornton Park

The City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency (PWA) is proud to host their third quarterly bulky item drop-off day. Every quarter, PWA, in partnership with Republic Services, will be hosting cleanup days throughout the City in an effort to help residents properly dispose of bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, carpets, and non-donatable clothes,...

Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day – El Salvador Park

Aug 23 2025

El Salvador Park

The City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency (PWA) is proud to host their third quarterly bulky item drop-off day. Every quarter, PWA, in partnership with Republic Services, will be hosting cleanup days throughout the City in an effort to help residents properly dispose of bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, carpets, and non-donatable clothes,...

Boys and Girls Flag Football Registration

Aug 23 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...

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