Ed Caruthers Park Playground

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.


 


 

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

Dec 4 2025

Santa Ana Senior Center

Drop-in technology assistance. Seniors can bring their devices and receive one-on-one assistance. Contact us at 714-647-5358 for more information. Asistencia tecnológica sin cita previa. Las personas mayores pueden traer sus dispositi-vos y recibir asistencia personalizada. Contáctenos al 714-647-5358 para recibir más información.

Celebrating World Soil Day

Dec 4 2025

El Salvador Park

Join the Health and Wellness team at the El Salvador Park Community Garden to celebrate World Soil Day by making mini compost in a bottle, learn about recycling, urban soil regeneration, and how healthy soils make urban cities sustainable. Free and open to all ages. For more information and to register, please visit tinyurl.com/SADecWkshps25.   

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting

Dec 4 2025

City Council Chamber

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings will be made available 72 hours in advance to the meeting. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission regularly meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA...

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