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Department Summary
<br />The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is responsible to deliver a variety of services to the
<br />community that includes hundreds of recreation programs annually, 46 parks, 3 urban plazas, 5 community centers, 2
<br />recreation centers, 2 senior centers, 10 fitness courts, 7 recreation trails, 4 municipal swimming pools, 1 aquatics facility,
<br />5 community gardens, 2 log cabins, 4 skate parks, 2 lakes, 1 tennis center, 1 stadium and operation of the Santa Ana
<br />Zoo.
<br />The PRCSA has 65 full-time employees and 215 part- time employees. The Department’s FY 2024-25 adopted budget
<br />is $20.8 million and is 2% of the overall Citywide Budget. The Agency is composed of three Divisions: Recreation and
<br />Community Services, Santa Ana Zoo, and Administration. The PRCSA core services provided are essential in making
<br />lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature, outdoor space to play and exercise,
<br />facilities for self-directed and organized recreation, positive alternatives for youth, and activities that encourage social
<br />connections, human development, and lifelong learning. Overall, the department provides quality of life programs and
<br />services to the community for all ages to enjoy.
<br />Accomplishments
<br />Recreation and Community Services
<br />x City Produced Events: Fourth of July, Chicano Heritage, Fiestas Patrias and Fiestas Patrias Parade, International Older
<br />Adults Celebration, Mid-Autumn Festival, Plaza Navidena, Tet Festival in collaboration with Santa Ana Public Library,
<br />Santa Ana Fun Run, Shakespeare in the Park, Movies in the Park, and Summer Concert Series.
<br />x Partnership and Sponsorship Agreements with the Anaheim Ducks, LA Clippers, Asian America Senior Citizens Service
<br />Center, Telemundo, Nissan of Tustin, Orange County Soccer Club, Northgate Markets, Vinfast, Polly’s Pies and
<br />Disneyland.
<br />x Santa Ana Aquatics provided over 3,800 swim lessons for Summer 2024 while receiving $136,500 in funding from
<br />American Red Cross, Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Foundation, the Jasper Ray Foundation and USA
<br />Swimming. Santa Ana Aquatics was featured in Parks and Recreation Business Magazine’s April Issue with “Bringing
<br />Aquatics In-House: A transformative journey for Santa Ana”.
<br />x One of six communities in North America, and the only community in California, to install Heart and Home Mural Mosaic
<br />in collaboration with America Connects at Jerome Recreation Center.
<br />x Donations from the University of California-Irvine for the installations of Playful Learning Landscapes, Installations of
<br />Parkopolis at Madison Park and How Tall Am I and La Loteria at Angels Park.
<br />x New Gerardo Mouet Park debuted to the Public and the grand re-opening of the George Upton All-Access Playground
<br />at Carl Thornton Park. Oversight of Eugene Griset Park’s maintenance and operations from the Santa Ana Unified School
<br />District Joint Use Agreement.
<br />x Expanded programming through Senior Mobility Program Transportation Program and Senior Excursions, the
<br />Impresiones Valentine’s Day Friendship Dance, Teen and Family Excursions Programs, Teen Summer Camp, Summer
<br />Splash Day Camps, Community Center Open House Events, Center Based Programming, Wilderness Club, Golden City
<br />Hour Walks, Kids Night Out, Youth and Adult Sports, Parks and Open Space Permitting, Special Event Permitting,
<br />Muralitos Art Club, Aqua Fitness, Silver Swimmers Programming and increased Contract Class offerings
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