City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation

City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Mission:
To provide quality public spaces and experiences that build a healthy community, foster equity, and better the environment.

Register NOW for programs online www.cityofsantacruz.com/register, by phone (831-420-5270), in person at 323 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.

🩸❤️ One Donation Can Save Multiple Lives. ❤️🩸This July, help us put the Heart in Hearts in the Parks by rolling up your ...
06/20/2026

🩸❤️ One Donation Can Save Multiple Lives. ❤️🩸
This July, help us put the Heart in Hearts in the Parks by rolling up your sleeve and donating blood at our community blood drive! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—and your donation can make a life-changing difference for patients facing emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, and more.
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
307 Church St., Santa Cruz
As a thank you, donors will receive a limited-edition Looney Tunes x American Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last! 🎉 As well as a sticker to make the donation locally printed and donated from Broprints !
Whether you’re a first-time donor or a regular lifesaver, your community needs you. Invite a friend, share this post, and help us spread the word. Together, we can make a real impact. 💪❤️
🔗 Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code HEARTSSC, link in bio!

Juneteenth marks a powerful moment in American history and serves as a celebration of freedom, hope, culture, and progre...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth marks a powerful moment in American history and serves as a celebration of freedom, hope, culture, and progress. 🕊️
Today, we honor the strength and contributions of Black Americans and reflect on the importance of building inclusive communities for all.❤️💛💚🖤
The Parks & Recreation Administration Office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen Monday, June 22.

🌱✨ Get your hands dirty for a great cause! ✨🌱Join us at Trescony Community Garden on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 4–7 PM...
06/18/2026

🌱✨ Get your hands dirty for a great cause! ✨🌱
Join us at Trescony Community Garden on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 4–7 PM as we work together to remove invasive Bermuda grass and make room for beautiful native ground cover crops. 🌼🌿
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to give back to your community, we’d love to have you there! 💚
📍 Trescony Park, Santa Cruz
🤝 All skill levels welcome
🌱 Help restore and beautify our community garden
RSVP or learn more:
📞 (831) 325-4010
📧 [email protected]

We Love You Oliver Tree Santa Cruz Roller Derby City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Ani DiFranco SantaCruzTickets.co...
06/18/2026

We Love You Oliver Tree
Santa Cruz Roller Derby
City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation
Ani DiFranco
SantaCruzTickets.com

🏊‍♀️💦 Dive into summer at Harvey West Pool! Whether you’re swimming laps, splashing with the family, or just looking to ...
06/18/2026

🏊‍♀️💦 Dive into summer at Harvey West Pool! Whether you’re swimming laps, splashing with the family, or just looking to cool off, we’ve got a lane for you. 🌞
✅ Lap Swim & Recreation Swim Available
💲 Adults: $8 | Seniors (60+) & Youth (12 & under): $5
👶 Ages 0–3 Swim FREE
🎟️ Grab a punch pass and every 10th swim is FREE!
📍 Harvey West Pool
📧 [email protected]
📞 831-420-6140
Tag your swim buddy and we’ll see you at the pool! 🌊🏊

🌳✨ July is Parks and Recreation Month! ✨🌳Join us all month long in July as we celebrate the power of parks and recreatio...
06/17/2026

🌳✨ July is Parks and Recreation Month! ✨🌳
Join us all month long in July as we celebrate the power of parks and recreation in Santa Cruz. From connecting with neighbors and exploring nature to playing, learning, and creating memories, our parks and programs help build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant community.
Whether you’re attending a summer event, taking a class, enjoying a concert, discovering a new trail, or simply relaxing outdoors, there’s something for everyone this July. 🌊☀️
📅 View the full calendar of events and activities at the link: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/2026-July-is-Parks-and-Recreation-Month

✨ Holiday Break Alert ✨No Pilates today (6/17) due to the holiday, but don’t worry—we’ll be back and ready to move with ...
06/17/2026

✨ Holiday Break Alert ✨
No Pilates today (6/17) due to the holiday, but don’t worry—we’ll be back and ready to move with you next week at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium ! 💪🧘‍♀️
📅 Exciting news: All 2026 class dates have been announced! Remember when there is a holiday, even if it’s not on a Wednesday, we take that week off from class.
➡️ Swipe to view the full schedule and start planning your Pilates journey with us.
We can’t wait to see you back on the mat next week!

🌿 National Trails Day 2026 was one for the books! 🌿A huge shoutout to SCMTS || Trail Stewardship for organizing another ...
06/16/2026

🌿 National Trails Day 2026 was one for the books! 🌿
A huge shoutout to SCMTS || Trail Stewardship for organizing another incredible National Trails Day and bringing our community together to care for the trails we all love.
Thanks to their leadership—and the dedication of volunteers, partners, and trail advocates across Santa Cruz County—this year’s event was the biggest yet, with 244 volunteers contributing more than 1,020 hours of stewardship work across local trail systems.
Together, volunteers:
🥾 Brushed and maintained over 20,500 feet of trail
💧 Cleaned 94 drainage features
🌱 Removed dozens of bags of invasive plants, including English ivy and French broom
🗑️ Removed 63 bags of trash, 12 abandoned bikes, shopping carts, propane tanks, and other debris from the Pogonip Creek watershed
🌉 Rebuilt bridge approaches, repaired berms and trail features, painted gates, cleaned signage, and replaced a bike repair stand!
From Emma McCrary and Arana Gulch to DeLaveaga, Pogonip, Harvey West, and the University Connector, volunteers made a lasting impact on trails that thousands of residents and visitors enjoy every year.
We are grateful to Santa Cruz Trails for creating opportunities for community members to give back, connect with nature, and help preserve these incredible outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you to every volunteer who showed up, got their hands dirty, and made a difference. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected trail community. 💚🥾🚵

Are you ready to celebrate the 30th annuals Woodies on the Wharf! 🌊🪵🚘Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th at the ...
06/15/2026

Are you ready to celebrate the 30th annuals Woodies on the Wharf! 🌊🪵🚘
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th at the Santa Cruz Wharf ! 💙
Public Parking is extremely limited, we suggest using the Santa Cruzer The Santa Cruzer - Beach & Downtown Shuttle or taking advantage of our free bike valet hosted by Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project! 🅿️🚌🚲
Santa Cruz Woodies

🌱 A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for supporting the garden!🪵 John Lewis Tree Service donated eucalyp...
06/15/2026

🌱 A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for supporting the garden!
🪵 John Lewis Tree Service donated eucalyptus rounds that will help us create a community learning space in the garden.
🪱 Alta donated burlap sacks that we’ll be repurposing for our worm composting efforts.
🌿 And a special thank you to Sean Robert for donating worms to our Beach Flats Kids Garden Club, helping us build healthy compost and enrich our garden ecosystem.
We’re so grateful for these contributions and for the community members who help our garden grow, learn, and thrive together. 💚

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