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

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf

  • Date: - (all day)
  • Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
    21 Municipal Wharf
    Santa Cruz, California 95060
  • Introduction: Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! Take part in the Great Pumpkin Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, dance to Thriller at Zombie Night and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19!
Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! Take part in the Great Pumpkin Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, dance to Thriller at Zombie Night and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19!
  • Kick Off - October 19, 4:30 - 7:00 pm at the Wharf stage
    • FREE hot apple cider and games
    • The Great Morgani delights with festive music (and another fabulous outfit).
    • Wharf Specials for the Haunting Hours 5:00 - 7:00 pm!
    • Photo booth unveiling

     

  • Zombie Night on the Wharf - October 28, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Thriller Zombie Dance 5:00 pm
    • Apocalypse Wharf Specials 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Ghostly fun at the Wharf stage

     

  • The Great Pumpkin Hunt - All 13 Days: Find 5 hidden pumpkins on the Wharf each with a unique Wharf trivia question and answer. Submit your answers to one of the businesses below and win a prize!
    • Splash, Vino Prima, Riva's, Bonnie's Gifts, Stagnaro Bros, Marini's, The Sock Shop, Made in Santa Cruz and the Wharf Headquarters

     

  • Trick-or-Treating - October 31, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Meet and take photos with Spiderman, Princess Elsa and Moana
    • Treats from Wharf businesses

     

  • Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage - All 13 Days: Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop. 
  • Wharf Specials - All 13 Days: Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. 

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