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Parks and Recreation

Parks make life better.

Contact us

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

Plaza Navideña

Nov 23 2024

Plaza Calle Cuatro

Join us in celebrating the start of the holiday season and supporting local businesses, as we light a tree right in the heart of downtown Santa Ana! This free community event is open to all and will include live entertainment and photo opportunities with Santa. Stay tuned for additional details here.

Seniors monthly excursions: Holiday Performance

Dec 5 2024

Stay tuned for the opportunity to attend a holiday themed performance at a top rated theater.  Details regarding time, date, and location to follow soon! *please note the current date is only a place holder not the actual date of the excursion. Free transportation is provided from the Santa Ana Senior Center and Southwest Senior...

Yoga (pop-up)

Dec 6 2024

Southwest Senior Center

Enjoy an hour of serene stretching and relaxation while learning the basics of yoga. Continue to practice these learned techniques at home and improve your wellbeing. Register in advance at preferred senior center. View additional pop-up classes. For additional information please call the Santa Ana Senior Center at (714) 647-6540 or Southwest Senior Center at...

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