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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

Feb 27 2025

Santa Ana Senior Center

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings will be made available 72 hours in advance to the meeting. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission regularly meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA...

Wilderness Club: Laguna Coast Wilderness

Mar 1 2025

Roosevelt Walker Community Center

Join the Laguna Canyon Foundation and the Santa Ana Parks and Rec crew for an unforgettable 4-mile hike through the South Coast Wilderness! With only 500 ft. of elevation gain, this is the perfect beginner-friendly hike for EVERY nature lover. Free and open to all participants ages 7 and up. Meet up at the Roosevelt-Walker...

City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks night: Blues vs Ducks

Mar 7 2025

Honda Center

Get ready for an unforgettable night of hockey! Join us on March 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for another City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks Night! Don't miss this exclusive opportunity—City of Santa Ana employees and residents can score big with special ticket savings by visiting AnaheimDucks.com/SantaAna.

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