Picnic reservations
Looking to host your next family gathering at a city park? Reserve a picnic area at one of City of Santa Ana’s parks! All picnic reservation inquiries must be submitted online .
Reservation request information
- 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
| Summer (June, July, and August) | Fall, winter, and spring seasons |
| 9am - 8pm | 9am - 6pm or until projected sunset hours |
*Set-up and clean-up must be included in the reservation time
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.
- Please be advised a $17.00 transfer fee will be applied for each reservation adjustment including time, date, and location.
- No-shows will include 100% forfeiture of reservation fees plus a $27.00 processing fee.
Prohibited items
The following items are not permitted in city parks during picnic reservations:
- Commercial grills
- DJ/PA systems
- Large canopies/gazebo
- Generators
- Inflatable bounce houses
- 3-sided canopies
- Food vendors
- Entertainment vendors
- Musical groups
Check out a few of our popular parks:
- Santiago park
- 7 different picnic areas with tables
- 2 picnic areas with open green space
- Cabrillo park
- 5 picnic areas
- Rosita park
- 3 picnic areas
- Centennial park
- 7 picnic shelters with 2 tables per picnic shelter
- Windsor park
- 1 picnic area
- 1 picnic shelter
Municipal codes
Alcohol in City parks is prohibited S.A.M.C. (Section 31-2.1A). Loud and raucous noise from sound making or amplifying devices is prohibited S.A.M.C. (Section 10-153). Please dispose of litter in the appropriate receptacles. Bounce houses are prohibited on City Parks. See Park Rules with prohibited items flyer for more information.
No person shall operate a vehicle in a park except upon designated paved or improved park roads or driveways, or in and upon designated areas or trails set aside for use by such vehicles, unless directed to do so by a law enforcement officer or park guard or by official signs or markings. S.A.M.C. (Section 31-2.16.A).