- City of Santa Ana parks are open on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- For groups of 40 people or more, a picnic reservation permit is required.
- Reservations should be made at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.
- Allow up to 5 business days for a Reservations Office team member to make initial contact regarding the status and details of your application.
For questions, please contact 714-571-4225 or fieldreservations@santa-ana.org.
Reservation hours
*Set-up and clean-up must be included in the reservation time
| Summer (June, July, and August) | Fall, winter, and spring seasons |
| 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. or until projected sunset hours |
Reservation fees and payment
| Residents | Non-residents |
| $10 per hour | $21 per hour |
Once your application is approved, a link for online payment will be provided. Payment must be made three (3) business days prior to your reservation date. Once payment is received, a permit will be provided for your reservation.
Cancellation policy
To ensure a full refund, cancellations must be made at least three (3) business days before your reservation date. Cancellations made with less than three (3) business days notice will include 100% forfeiture of reservation fees plus a $17.00 processing fee.
- No-shows will include 100% forfeiture of reservation fees plus a $27.00 processing fee.
- Please be advised a $17.00 transfer fee will be applied for each reservation adjustment including time, date, and location.
Prohibited items
The following items are not permitted in city parks during picnic reservations:
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Commercial grills
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DJ/PA systems  |
Large canopies/gazebo |
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Generators
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Inflatable bounce houses |
3-sided canopies |
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Food vendors |
Entertainment vendors |
Musical groups |
