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The Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department thanks you this season for your participation and engagement with us over the course of 2024!
Click Here!Registration for Winter-Spring 2025 opens on January 13th! Check out Baseball& Basketball for early registration!
RegisterPre-Sale for tasting kits and merchandise starts on Tuesday, November 12th! Amateur chefs will compete on Saturday (2/22), followed by professional chefs on Sunday (2/23)!
Order Merch Here!Fall 2024 Activity Guide is now online & Available in Spanish. In an effort to reduce waste and become more eco-friendly, we are no longer mailing the guide to residences. Registration opens August 12. Registration starts 8:00 am.
View the GuidesComing Soon in English & Spanish. Registration begins January 13, 2025!
View the GuidesDo you love your community? Then you'll love working for Parks and Rec! Now hiring for positions in youth programs, sports, parks, and at the wharf, golf course and community center. Join our fantastic team!
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The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is the cultural seat of the community as an event and convention venue located in downtown Santa Cruz.
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The community center is the perfect place to play, whether for a day in the park or a private event.
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