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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

Santa Ana Senior Center: Tone and Strength Pop Up

May 9 2025

Santa Ana Senior Center

Boost your strength at our Tone and Strength Pop Up class! Community members ages 55+ are invited to join the Santa Ana Senior Center for a fun, low-impact workout designed to improve fitness and strength, at no cost! Register in person to participate.

Small Space, Big Impact: Apartment Composting Workshop

May 9 2025

Madison Park

It's the Fifth and final day of composting education in celebration of International Compost Awareness Week at Madison Park Community Garden. Join for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to compost in any space, big or small, and discover easy methods to transform kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil—perfect for apartment living and urban gardeners!...

Brew at the Zoo

May 10 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Attention all craft beer and animal lovers! Join us for a unique evening at the Santa Ana Zoo for our annual fundraiser. Wander through the zoo as you sample a selection of the finest craft beers from Orange County, encounter incredible wildlife, and groove to live music. This event is a 21+ gathering, so be...

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