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‼️Sunday, May 31st is the last day to turn in your Poetry Scavenger Hunt submissions‼️ Make a weekend of exploring parks...
05/30/2026

‼️Sunday, May 31st is the last day to turn in your Poetry Scavenger Hunt submissions‼️
 
Make a weekend of exploring parks and interpreting poetry!🌲 Plus, when you post your submission and add as a collaborator, you’ll be entered to win a prize.🔍📜  
 
Visit bit.ly/poetryscavengerhunt for instructions on how to participate, the participating parks, the prizes and more.🏆🌳
 
✨Featured Poem: “The Botanist of Extinct Plants” by Lisa Allen Ortiz
 

Summer camp season is right around the corner and spots are still available at our 4 sessions of Quail Hollow Ranch Summ...
05/22/2026

Summer camp season is right around the corner and spots are still available at our 4 sessions of Quail Hollow Ranch Summer Camp!☀️ ⛺

Each 2 week session is packed with fun, hands-on educational activities, outdoor adventures, and a field trip every week, all included in the session fee!

📅 Session 1: Wilderness Explorers is June 8-June 19. Session 2: Quail Trail Science is June 22-July 2, Session 3: Quail Hollow Rangers is July 6-July 17, & Session 4: Mission Multiverse is July 20-July 31.

⏰Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
🔢Ages: 6-12
💲$450 Resident/$495 Non-Resident per each 2 week session (discount of 15% for each additional sibling registered)

🌐Learn more about each session theme & register here: https://scparks.com/register

Next Sunday, help shape the future of Valle del Pájaro County Park at a Pop-Up Event at Pinto Lake County Park!🌿🪶The Cou...
05/17/2026

Next Sunday, help shape the future of Valle del Pájaro County Park at a Pop-Up Event at Pinto Lake County Park!🌿🪶

The County Parks Department is embarking on a comprehensive Master Plan for Valle del Pájaro and we are seeking input for this 38.5-acre park property located on former agricultural land.

Join us to map out your dream park, sketch your designs, and share your ideas! The workshop is suitable for all ages and pre-registration is not required.✍️🛝

📅 Sunday, May 24
⏰ Meet at 11 AM
📍Central picnic area at Pinto Lake County Park
🎁The first 60 people to attend the event will receive FREE County Parks swag!

Calling all early birds!🐦Join us on Sunday, June 7th for FREE Beginning Birding! Park Docent Jim Maughn will lead a leis...
05/16/2026

Calling all early birds!🐦

Join us on Sunday, June 7th for FREE Beginning Birding! Park Docent Jim Maughn will lead a leisurely hike through Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, in search of our fine, feathered friends.🪶

📅 Sunday 6/7
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
🔢 Ages 12+; an adult must accompany ages 15 and under
📍 Quail Hollow Ranch County Park

🔗Sign up for this FREE activity at https://scparks.com/register

📣 REMINDER: Junior Guard Kick-Off Event on Saturday 5/16 from 1:00–4:00 PMWe’re excited to welcome all participants enro...
05/15/2026

📣 REMINDER: Junior Guard Kick-Off Event on Saturday 5/16 from 1:00–4:00 PM

We’re excited to welcome all participants enrolled in our Summer Junior Guard and Little Guard programs to our Kick-Off Event!

This is a great opportunity to:
✔ Complete required paperwork
✔ Meet your instructors
✔ Purchase program hoodies & sweatpants
✔ Complete the Junior Guard swim test requirement

Play It Again Sports will also be on-site selling red bathing suits!🏊

Our pools will also be open for free swim for all program participants and their family members. We can’t wait to see everyone there and kick off a great summer! ☀️

🌟 Low Stimulation Time Update🌟Starting Sunday, May 24th, Low Stimulation Time at Simpkins Family Swim Center will move t...
05/15/2026

🌟 Low Stimulation Time Update🌟

Starting Sunday, May 24th, Low Stimulation Time at Simpkins Family Swim Center will move to Sundays from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM for the summer! ☀️

📅 No Thursday offering on May 21st
📅 Sunday sessions begin May 24th and continue throughout the summer.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Get ready for international soccer coming to the region with Santa Cruz County Parks and Scotts Valley Parks & Recreatio...
05/14/2026

Get ready for international soccer coming to the region with Santa Cruz County Parks and Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation at our FREE Kick Off Santa Cruz soccer events!⚽️🏆🌍

⚽Skills & Drills Clinic⚽
Join in to sharpen and gain new soccer skills at an afternoon full of community fun! Interactive soccer activities will be led by Central Coast FC and include agility races, soccer tic-tac-toe, scrimmages, and much more.
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 1 PM–4 PM
📍 Anna Jean Cummings County Park
🆓 No registration required!

⚽Wacky Soccer Tournament⚽
Register your team for a fun all-ages round robin soccer tournament! Prepare for wacky soccer games with silly twists, teamwork, friendly competition, a skills contest, prizes, food trucks, booths, and more.
📅 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Skypark, Scotts Valley
✅ Pre-registration required: bit.ly/svrecreation

These events are all-ages and all skill levels are welcome! Stay tuned for more details at bit.ly/sccpcalendar 🥅✨

Save the Date for a FREE Profile Performance by Artist of the Year Micha Scott on Friday, June 5th at Santa Cruz Museum ...
05/11/2026

Save the Date for a FREE Profile Performance by Artist of the Year Micha Scott on Friday, June 5th at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History!🌟🏆

Scott is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer who has performed on stages around the world as a 13-year senior member with the renowned Garth Fagan Dance and is now deeply involved with the local dance community, with particular focus on being an advocate for the Black
youth dance community. She has been named 2026 Santa Cruz County Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission!✨

📅Friday 6/5
⏰ 7 PM to 9 PM
📍Santa Cruz Museum of Arts & History
🆓 Admission is FREE with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis the night of the event

🌐Learn more about the award and Micha Scott at bit.ly/santacruzartist

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979 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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