HOURS:
Park hours Sunrise to Sunset
Soccer Fields open 9:00am to Sunset unless reserved

The Covid testing site has moved to 701 Ocean Street. Visit Santa Cruz County Health for a complete list of Covid testing sites. 

FEATURES:

  • Bicycle Trip Bike Park    
  • Playground
  • Plaza gathering / art area
  • Artificial turf soccer fields
  • Picnic Area
  • Restroom / Drinking fountains
  • Pay for use parking parking lots
  • Bicycle racks

Scott Kennedy Fields instructions and policy for groups and leagues requesting multiple dates. Priority Resident Application period accepted November 1 - December 1 for the following year. Beginning on December 2 reservations taken on first come, first serve basis for the following year. See packet for more information: 2024 Scott Kennedy Soccer Field Application Packet.  

DOG REGULATIONS:
Dogs must be on leash at all times.  Dogs are not allowed on artificial turf.

Depot Freight Park
The picnic areas of Depot Park
An ariel view of Depot Plaza
A photo of the Historical Depot Park Freight Building

Clam Chowder Cook-Off - Amateur Chefs

Clam Chowder Cook-Off - Amateur Chefs

  • Date: 02/25/2017 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Teams of chowder chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious award of "Best Clam Chowder." Whip up your favorite recipe for red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious varieties of chowder and fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Tasting kits go on sale on both days at 10:00 am. Tasting kits are $10.00. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of Parks and Recreation. 

NEW this year! The 36th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off will be two days: Amateur chefs on Saturday, February 25th and Professional Chefs on Sunday, February 26th.

Sign up TODAY! Registration has been extended until February 10th! (Quick tip! Keyword search "Chowder" on registration page).

Clam Chowder Registration info 2017

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