Holiday closure: December 24, 2024, to January 1, 2025

Santa Ana City Hall and most City facilities will be closed for the holidays. Learn more here.

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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.

Holiday closure

In observance of the 2024/2025 holiday season, all recreation communitry centers will be closed with the Salgado Commuity Center and Santa Ana Senior Center operating under modified hours. Please view the following dates for more information.

Salgado Community Center

December 23, 26, and 27 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
December 28 and 29
January 4 and 5		 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

*Closed December 24, 25, 30, 31 and January 1, 2, 3 (open only for winter camp).

Santa Ana Senior Center

December 23, 26, 27, and 30 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
January 2 and 3 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

*Closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

 

Find out what Parks and Recreation has to offer. Select one or more of the key services below to get started.

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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

 

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Upcoming events

City of Santa Ana holiday closure

Dec 24 2024

Happy holidays from the City of Santa Ana! Santa Ana City Hall will be closed beginning Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Police, fire and other emergency services will operate normally. Report downed trees and branches, street and traffic light problems, and other issues here...

Standing Cardio (pop-up)

Jan 6 2025

Southwest Senior Center

This is your opportunity to become more active and healthy by taking advantage of this standing cardio session.  Break a sweat while having fun with your peers.  Limited capacity, register early at the senior center of your choice. View additional pop-up classes. For additional information please call the Santa Ana Senior Center at (714) 647-6540 or Southwest Senior...

Standing Cardio (pop-up)

Jan 10 2025

Santa Ana Senior Center

This is your opportunity to become more active and healthy by taking advantage of this standing cardio session.  Break a sweat while having fun with your peers.  Limited capacity, register early at the senior center of your choice. View additional pop-up classes. For additional information please call the Santa Ana Senior Center at (714) 647-6540 or Southwest Senior...

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