Why teach a class with City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation? 

  • Registration is handled by our friendly and professional staff.
  • Don't have a facility? We will provide one!
  • Connect to your audience through social media and our online and printed activity guide.
  • Our Parks and Recreation Department is a trusted provider of classes and programs in the community offering quality, safety and value to our customers.

Interested in reserving a park for your outdoor class? Click here to learn more and apply for an Outdoor Class Permit. 

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Our goal is to make teaching a class with Parks and Recreation quick and easy.

Have questions? Call us at 831-420-5273 or send an email to recreationevents@santacruzca.gov

Planning your class dates? Use the table below, Winter-Spring 2026 Proposal Period opens on August 11, 2025.

Season Duration Proposals
Due

Winter-Spring 2026 1/26/26 -5/22/26 Closed
Summer 2026 June - August TBF Coming Soon
Fall 2025 9/9/25 - 12/21/25 May 4, 2025
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