Children pool side with lifeguard instructors in the background

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

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Upcoming events

Appy Hour

Dec 11 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.

Appy Hour Extreme

Dec 12 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...

Youth Commission Regular Meeting

Dec 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...

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