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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

RecreAUTO at Memorial Park

Aug 11 2025

Memorial Park

Catch the RecreAUTO! Join us at Memorial Park every Monday, 5–7:30 p.m., for a fun, hands-on experience brought to you by Parks & Recreation. Explore programs, get some excercise, meet our Health & Wellness team (look for the bright green van), and discover all your community centers have to offer. For more information and to...

Roots in Clay

Aug 12 2025

Pacific Electric Park

Connect with history through art at the Pacific Electric Community Garden! Join us on Tuesday, August 12, from 6–7 p.m. for a free hands-on workshop where you’ll create ancestral-inspired pottery using quick-dry clay. We’ll also explore the rich cultural heritage of the Tongva people, including traditional soapstone carving and basket weaving practices once used in...

Hawaiian Luau Celebration

Aug 13 2025

Southwest Senior Center

Enjoy some sumer fun with us during our Hawaiin Luau at the Southwest Senior Center. For additional information please call the Southwest Senior Center at (714) 647-5306.

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