Street sweeping canceled November 14

Street sweeping has been canceled for Friday, November 14, 2025, due to forecast heavy rain. The City provides free sandbags for Santa Ana residents and businesses. Learn more.
Men's Basketball League at Godinez High School

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

Appy Hour Extreme

Nov 14 2025

Southwest Senior Center

The first hour is drop-in technology assistance. Seniors can bring their devices and receive one-on-one assistance. The second hour is a fun, educational, and engaging session dedicated to learning about specific technology topics that will rotate weekly on the following themes: Gaming Play – Introduce participants to gaming apps and other gaming technology, such as...

Storytime at the Park – Jerome Park

Nov 14 2025

Jerome 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.

Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day – Memorial Park

Nov 15 2025

Memorial Park

The City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency (PWA) is proud to host their fourth 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,...

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