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10/14/2026

THIS SATURDAY 10/17, join us at Simpkins Family Swim Center for our Haunted Harvest Pool Bash!🎃👻🍬🦇

Tickets are still available on scparks.com/register! Prepare for a spooktacular evening of family fun, including:

🎃 A Floating Pumpkin Patch in the Pool
👻 Costume Contest with Prizes
🔎Spooky Scavenger Hunt
🍬 Festive Fall Games
🌮 Food Trucks Tacos El Jesse + 🍕 Sons Pizza

From 4 PM to 7 PM, we invite you to swim, play, eat, and celebrate the season with us at a scary cool pool party! 🧡🎃

10/13/2026

Volunteers needed this Saturday, October 17th!🌱🪏

Get ready for our habitat restoration volunteer day at Anna Jean Cummings County Park from 9 AM to 12 PM. We'll remove invasive plants along the trails, improving trail access while giving native plants and wildlife the space they need to thrive.🐝🌼

📍 Top parking lot at Anna Jean Cummings County Park (461 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel)
📅 10/17 | ⏰ 9 AM-12 PM

Sign up at: forms.gle/DCNEhaxbG1tTBbKG8

10/09/2026

Make an impact with us at a weekend dig day at Miller Property County Park!⚒️⛰️

On Saturday, October 24th from 9 AM to 3 PM, volunteer with Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship's professional Trail Crew to build and restore three miles of multi-use trails in this 400+ acre park.

Together, we’ll improve existing informal trails, create new trail connections, expand public access, and support long-term resource conservation!🌲

🔗Sign up to volunteer: santacruztrails.org/events

📅Upcoming Volunteer Dates: Saturday 10/24, Mondays 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26

10/08/2026

Join us on Sunday 10/25 for a FREE family-friendly event at our Quail Hollow Ranch Community Day! 🥾🌿

Explore the historic ranch house, enjoy docent led hikes for all levels, learn with microscopes set up for viewing, and get creative with gardening and art activities. Plus, River Dogs of Boulder Creek will have food and drinks for sale! 🌱🎨

📅 Sunday, October 25th | ⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Quail Hollow Ranch County Park

Come explore, learn, create, and connect with your community! This is a FREE all-ages event with no registration required.

🌐See the activity schedule & learn more: bit.ly/sccpevents

10/06/2026

👻🍬FRIDAY 10/23, Trunk or Treat with us at the Sheriff's Office HQ from 5 to 8 PM! 🍬👻

This is a FREE event full of spooktacular family fun, including Trunk or Treating, music, games, food, and more! 🎃

📅October 24th | ⏰5 PM - 8 PM
📍Sheriff’s Office HQ (5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz)
🆓Free Parking & Shuttle Service at the Capitola Mall Lot near Spirit Halloween

10/05/2026

Volunteers needed this Thursday, October 8th!🗑️🌎

Join us from 4-6 PM for a Trash Pickup Day at Pinto Lake County Park! Tools, snacks & refreshments provided. Help us keep our parks clean and beautiful for the community! 💚

📍 Pinto Lake County Park (757 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville)
📅 October 8th | ⏰ 4–6 PM

Sign up at: forms.gle/nzV8CpdtMNPpXoTN6

09/30/2026

Tomorrow 10/1! Stop by the Access 2 Employment Job Fair on Thursday October 1st, from 4 PM to 6 PM at The Grove.💼👩‍💼

Santa Cruz County Parks will be tabling with information and resources on our current openings, including a full-time Aquatics Program Specialist!🌊

This event is free and open to the public. Register now at access2employment.com and we'll see you there!

09/29/2026

The Highlands House is a finalist for the 2026 Lookout List! ✨💍

Thank you to everyone who nominated this beloved Santa Cruz County Parks venue for Favorite Wedding Venue! The historic Highlands House holds a special place in so many hearts and we’re so excited to see it recognized.

Voting is open now through October 18th! Cast your vote here: https://thelist.lookout.co/home-and-business-services/favorite-wedding-venue

Learn more about hosting your wedding or special event at the Highlands House at scparks.com or by emailing [email protected].🌿💌

Photo Credit: Becky Foy Photography, Hayley Anne Photography, & Sterling Reverie Photography

09/27/2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving in the great outdoors at our Thankful Trails Camp!🍂🦃

Monday, November 23rd through Wednesday, November 25th, we invite your 6 to 12 year old to join us for a fun-filled nature-based camp and hands-on adventure! Activities will include nature walks, outdoor games, creative crafts, seasonal activities, and Thanksgiving-themed projects.

📅 11/23-11/25 | 9 AM-3 PM
📍 Quail Hollow Ranch
💲Price: 142/157.78
🌐Visit scparks.com/register for more details and to enroll now.

Come explore, learn, and celebrate the season with us! 🍁🌿

Address

979 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(831)4547901

Website

http://scparks.com/

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