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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.


 

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.

Need a permit?

Plan your next event in Santa Ana.

Lights, camera, action!

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

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


 

Upcoming events

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...

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...

EGG-Cellent Adventure

Apr 19 2025

Centennial Park

Ready for an egg-stra special day? Join us for this egg-citing holiday attraction, right in the heart of Santa Ana. Bring the whole family over to Centennial Park to pick up eggs, vendors giveaways, pancakes, and "say hi" to some special guests. Click here for more information

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