- City of Santa Ana parks are open on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- An application and permit are required to reserve the Gashouse and Amphitheater.
- Reservations should be made at least 30 days prior to the event date.
- A complete Santiago Park gashouse and amphitheater reservation Inquiry must be submitted online.
- 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
*Set-up and clean-up must be included in the reservation time
| Summer (June, July, and August) | Fall, winter, and spring seasons |
| 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. or until projected sunset hours |
Reservation fees and payment
Gashouse capacities and amenities
The gashouse has a maximum capacity for 54 guests and includes:
• 9 picnic tables
• 3 prep tables
• 2 grills
• Kitchen (add-on fee)
• Exclusive restroom
Amphitheater capacities and amenities
The capacity for the amphitheater varies depending on the reservation request. Please note based on your reservation request, you may be redirected to the Special Events Office. The amphitheater includes:
• 6 rows for seating
• Stage
Gashouse and amphitheater reservation fees and payment
Fees are subject to change per the City of Santa Ana’s miscellaneous fee schedule.
Santiago Park Gashouse
*Please note the kitchen add-on fee is not a hourly rate
| Group classification | Hourly rate | Kitchen (add-on fee) | Cleaning fee |
| Group 3: Resident recreation use | $75.00/hour | $50.00/reservation | $70.00 |
| Group 4: Resident commercial (profit-making use) | $85.00/hour | $50.00/reservation | $70.00 |
| Group 5: Non-Resident Recreation Use | $95.00/hour | $100.00/reservation | $70.00 |
| Group 6: Non-Resident Commercial (Profit-Making) Use | $105.00/hour | $100.00/reservation | $70.00 |
Santiago Park Amphitheater
| Group classification | Hourly rate | Cleaning fee |
| Group 3: Resident recreation use | $60.00/hour | $70.00 |
| Group 4: Resident commercial (profit-making use) | $70.00/hour | $70.00 |
| Group 5: Non-Resident Recreation Use | $80.00/hour | $70.00 |
| Group 6: Non-Resident Commercial (Profit-Making) Use | $90.00/hour | $70.00 |
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.
Gashouse and amphitheater security deposit
Per the City of Santa Ana’s miscellaneous fee schedule:
- The appropriate deposit for each park facility rental will be 20% of the overall permit cost for permits over $500.00.
- No deposit will be required for permits under $500.00.
- The security deposit is refundable as long as there are no damages to the facility, user is not staying past their permitted time, etc.
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.
- No-shows will include 100% forfeiture of reservation fees plus a $27.00 processing fee.
- Please be advised a $17.00 transfer fee will be applied for each reservation adjustment including time, date, and location.
Prohibited items
Commercial grills |
DJ/PA systems |
Large canopies/gazebo |
Generators |
Inflatable bounce houses |
3-sided canopies |
Food vendors |
Entertainment vendors |
Musical groups |
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).