Recreation

Parks & Rex!

SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY AUGUST 19th, 11am-4pm.  Everyone will have a blast at this end-of-summer summer celebration, which will include great food (vegetarian options available), music, and fun in the pool for adults, children, and your dog, too!

Purchase Tickets Today and Have Fun!

Join Santa Cruz County Parks Department #SCParksDept and the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter #scanimalshelter for the 6th Annual Parks & Rex "Pool Party" FUNdraiser on August 19, 11am - 4pm, at the Simpkins Family Swim Center.

Limited Capacity l Pre-register @scparks.com to guarantee your spot! 
IN ADVANCE: $5/child l $15/adult (18+) FREE for kids under 3 yrs. and all dogs
EVENT DAY: $10/child l $20/adult

Register Online

All proceeds will benefit County Parks youth programs and Animal Shelter programs.

RAFFLE PACKAGES

Tickets $25
Tickets enter you to win any prize.

Tickets purchased by August 6th also eligible for early bird prize drawing as well the raffle drawing on August 19.

Contact Melodye.Serino@santacruzcounty.us or call 454-7938 to purchase tickets.

EARLY BIRD STAYCATION PACKAGE
– VALUE $650

Enjoy a day at the beach with a one-night stay at the Dream Inn, 4 unlimited ride passes to the Boardwalk and a dining gift certificate for $50 from Firefish on the Wharf.

DONATED BY:

Southwest Airelines
Airbnb
Uber
DRAWING
AUGUST 6th

MAGIC KINGDOM PACKAGE – VALUE $800

You’re going to Disneyland! Four (4) two-day passes to the happiest place on earth.

DONATED BY:

Coca Cola
 
 

WORK IT OUT PACKAGE – VALUE $673

Enjoy this introduction to an integrative fitness and wellness community through gift certificates to a functional movement screen, a chiropractic assessment and consultation, one Hyperbaric Oxygen session and 3 VASPER sessions at either location for Santa Cruz Core.

DONATED BY:

Coca Cola
 
 

GET OUT OF TOWN PACKAGE - VALUE $600

Get the cure for travel fever with gift certificates for Southwest Airlines ($300), Airbnb ($200) and Uber ($100)

DONATED BY:

Southwest Airelines
Airbnb
Uber

BBQ PACKAGE - VALUE $500

Make it a backyard tailgate party on game day with this 4 burner 42,000 BTU propane gas grill with side burner, 4 piece set of magnetic grill tools, BBQ cleaning brush and scraper, grill cover and a $50 gift card from Home Depot for propane.

DONATED BY:

home depot
Anonymous
Donor
 

COUNTY PARKS PACKAGE - VALUE $500

Enjoy all your County Parks has to offer with these certificates: Group picnic area rental, $100 towards swim lessons, aquatics programs or swim entrances at Simpkins Family Swim Center; $100 towards choice of any adult/senior trip  (some exceptions apply); $100 towards choice of youth and teen recreation program.

DONATED BY:

SC Parks
 
 

BY THE SEA PACKAGE - VALUE $425

Invite some friends over and serve them in style with this set of beach-themed outdoor tableware including: serving platter,  large & small plates, cups, placemats, napkins & napkin rings for 4, all in carry basket combined with an outdoor patio table and four chairs.

DONATED BY:

home goods
ross
 

WINE & DINE PACKAGE - VALUE $400

Make it a celebration with a $200 gift certificate from Whole Foods and six (6) bottles of wine: Navigator 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa), Paradis Secret 2021 Languedoc Rose (France), Arius 2020 Chardonnay (Napa), Tributus 2019 Pinot Noir (Napa), Sand Point 2020 Merlot (California) and Pozzan 2020 Zinfandel (Napa).

DONATED BY:

bevmo
whole foods
 

DINING OUT PACKAGE – VALUE $370

Forget about cooking and enjoy dinner at one of these local restaurants with the following gift cards: Barceloneta ($100), Café Cruz ($50), Crows's Nest ($50), Café Sparrow ($50), Shadowbrook ($50), Dharma's ($50) and Cat and Cloud ($20).

DONATED BY:

barceloneta logo
cafe cruz logo
crows nest logo
Café Sparrow logo
Shadowbrook logo
Dharmas restaurant logo
animal shelter

FEEL THE LOVE PACKAGES (2) - VALUE $350 each

Adopt a pet with this certificate  for a free shelter dog or cat adoption, high quality dog bed or cat scratching post, three behaviorist recommended dog or cat toys, a SCCAS hat, t-shirt and a pint glass.

DONATED BY:

animal shelter
 
 

RIDE ON PACKAGE - VALUE $350

Go for a family bike trip with this trio of kids bikes:  tricycle, 20” boy’s mountain bike and 20” girl’s cruiser.

DONATED BY:

target
 
 

LOTIONS & POTIONS PACKAGE - VALUE $250

Pamper yourself with  $100 spa gift card (good at multiple spas), 2 hand creams, scented soap, shower cubes, a packet of face masks, loofah, bath salts and bubble bath in a wicker basket.

DONATED BY:

world market
Anonymous
Donor
 

MARGARITAVILLE PACKAGE - VALUE $250

Make it a south of the border night with this galvanized drinks tub filled with 4 margarita glasses, 4 plates, placemats, napkins and napkin rings, serving platter, bottle of tequila, lime and strawberry margarita mixers, and a chip and dip serving set.

DONATED BY:

home goods
bevmo
bed bath beyond

DOGGIE BAG PACKAGE - VALUE $250

Felt dog tote (can double as a bed for a small dog) filled  with 2 dog bowls, treats, bones, shampoo, leash, brush, waste bags, feed the dog sign, and toys for your favorite canine.

DONATED BY:

home goods
beverlys
 

SOUTH COUNTY PUB CRAWL PACKAGE - VALUE $150

Taste a variety of locally brewed beers in great outdoor settings with gift cards from three local breweries in south county - The Slough at 65 Hanger Way, Beer Mule at 45 Aviation Way and Corralitos Brewing Co at 2536 Freedom.

DONATED BY:

corralitos
beer mule
commercial logo

BRUNCH FIXINGS PACKAGE - VALUE $150

Wicker basket filled with items for brunch including: blueberry muffin mix, crepes mix, Café Du Monde French Roast and Chicory coffees, pancake mix, lemon curd, fig and orange jam, raspberry scone mix, maple syrup, 2 coffee cups and 2 tea towels.

DONATED BY:

world market
 
 

DOGONE PACKAGE – VALUE $150

Take your buddy on the road with this car booster seat filled with dog bowl, leash, treats and container and other canine accoutrements.

DONATED BY:

world market
 
 

CANINE COUTURE PACKAGES (2) - VALUE $100 EACH

Show off your support for the Animal Shelter with an SCCAS hoodie, two tee-shirts and two pint glasses.

DONATED BY:

animal shelter
 
 

Contact Us

Phone:

(831) 454-7901 (General)

(831) 454-7941 (Registrations)

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Email:

parksinfo@scparks.com (General)

rec@scparks.com (Registrations)

Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.