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Lake at Centennial Park

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

Storytime at the Park – Morrison Park

Sep 15 2025

Morrison Park

Pack a blanket and join us 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.

Youth Commission Regular Meeting

Sep 15 2025

City Council Chamber

The Youth Commission meets on the third Monday of each month. Regular meetings start at 6 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings will be made available 72 hours in advance to the meeting. The Youth Commission regularly meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701, unless an alternative...

Storytime at the Park – Centennial Park

Sep 16 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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