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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

Youth Commission Regular Meeting

Apr 21 2025

Newhope Library

The Youth Commission meets on the third Monday of each month. Regular open meetings start at 6 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings are available 72 hours in advance. The Youth Commission regularly meets in the City Hall Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. *Please note the Monday, April 21, 2025...

2025 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency summer hiring fair #2

Apr 24 2025

City Council Chamber

Join us for an in-person hiring fair on Thursday, April 24 2025 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. as the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) will be hiring for various positions. Summer positions include camp counselors, lifeguards, cashiers, pool managers, and more. Complete the job applications online to move through steps even...

Santa Ana Senior Center: Movie Night

Apr 24 2025

Santa Ana Senior Center

Catch a movie at the Santa Ana Senior Center every Thursday from 5–8 p.m., free of charge.  Light snacks provided.

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