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View the Fall Activity Guide today! Registration opens August 11th! Spanish Version Available Now!
Click Here to View the GuidesJoin us for treats, tricks, and community fun all October long!
Click Here for P&R EventsStarting Saturday, August 16 and every weekend through September 28! Recreational swim is free every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Harvey West PoolSanta Cruz Sister Cities Committee Spring break, 2026, Teen Delegation to Shingu, Japan! Santa Cruz youth attending 8th-10th grade in Santa Cruz schools may apply beginning August 30, 2025.
Register HereJoin us for a free Pilates Sculpt class every Wednesday from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Civic or London Nelson Center! All levels are welcome- whether you joined us last session or trying it for the first time. Move, de-stress, & have fun with your coworkers & community!
Register HereDo 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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Built in 1914, the Santa Cruz Wharf is over a 1/2 mile long and stretches into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Open 365 days a year, visit the Wharf today!
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