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Parks and Recreation

Parks make life better.

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Contact us

Parks and Recreation
(714) 571-4200
parksandrecreation@santa-ana.org
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

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Directory

Get in touch! Find contact information for recreation facilities.

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Locations and information

Find the closest park to you and the amenities at each location.

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Parks projects

Explore Santa Ana's current park projects.

Need a permit?

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Special events

Plan your next event in Santa Ana.

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Filming

Lights, camera, action!

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Athletic facility

Learn how to reserve one of Santa Ana's athletic facilities.

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Reservations

Picnic area, cabins, and the Santiago Park Gashouse/Amphitheater

 

Upcoming events

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting

Jan 23 2025

City Council Chamber

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meets on the fourth Thursdays of each month. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings is available 3 days in advance. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701....

Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival

Jan 25 2025

Centennial Park

The City of Santa Ana is excited to present the second annual Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival, hosted by the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Public Library. Come together and celebrate the Year of the Snake with us during this free, family-friendly event. The Tết (Lunar...

City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks night: Stars vs Ducks

Feb 4 2025

Honda Center

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the City of Santa Ana with the Anaheim Ducks on February 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.! All City of Santa Ana employees and residents can enjoy savings on their tickets by visitng AnaheimDucks.com/SantaAnaLunarNY. Be among the first 10,000 fans in attendance at the game to receive a FREE Year...

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