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Food Trucks at 701 Ocean St. and Emeline Ave.

Meet the Staff

Park Finder - County Park facilities & coastal acess points - map and amenities

My Santa Cruz County - report issues, register to vote, and more!

County of Santa Cruz strategic plan - “Vision Santa Cruz County”

News & Announcements

Holiday Art & Craft Faire - Vendors Wanted!

The event will be held on Dec. 7 from 10AM-4PM at the Simpkins Family Swim Center Community Room. Interested in being a vendor at this event? Applications are due Oct. 11.

Parks & Rex POOL PARTY!

August 24, 12-4PM at the Simpkins Family Swim Center. Everyone will have a blast at this end-of-summer summer celebration for the whole family, including your dog! Tickets now available.

Sandra Cherk's pastel paintings are on exhibition at the Simpkins Family Swim Ctr./Parks Department office through Oct. 2.

Dia de los Muertos Festival & 5K/3K

Construction of Chanticleer Park - Phase I - Phase I Construction is underway at Chanticleer Park. See construction camera with current images here.

County Parks Strategic Plan - Learn what’s in the plan and how it got there, and why this plan matters to YOU!

Upcoming Activities

Fall Swim Lesson Flyer

Beginning Birding - FREE - Sat., 8/24, 8-10AM at Quail Hollow Ranch
Parks & Rex Pool Party - Sat., 8/24, 12-4PM at Simpkins Family Swim Center
A Stellar Experience: Star Gazing - FREE - Fri., 8/30, 8:30PM-12AM at Quail Hollow Ranch
Beginning Birding - FREE - Sun., 9/1, 8-10AM at Quail Hollow Ranch
FREE Community Swim - Mon., 9/2 12-4PM at Simpkins Family Swim Center

Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
General Information (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Phone: (831) 454-7901 • PRCweb@santacruzcounty.us