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Department Summary
<br />The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is responsible to delivera 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, 5 community gardens, 2
<br />log cabins, 4 skate parks, 2 lakes, 1 tennis center, 1 stadium and operation of the Santa Ana Zoo.
<br />The PRCSA has 65 full-time employees and 215 part-time employees. The Department’s FY 2024-25 adopted budget is $20.8
<br />million and is 2% of the overall Citywide Budget. The Agency is composed of three Divisions: Recreation and Community
<br />Services, Santa Ana Zoo, and Administration. The PRCSA core services provided are essential in making lives and
<br />communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature, outdoor space to play and exercise, facilities for self-
<br />directed and organized recreation, positive alternatives for youth, and activities that encourage social connections, human
<br />development, and lifelong learning. Overall, the department provides quality of life programs and services to the community for
<br />all ages to enjoy.
<br />Accomplishments
<br />Recreation and Community Services
<br />City Produced Events: Fourth of July, Chicano Heritage, Fiestas Patrias and Fiestas PatriasParade, International
<br />Older Adults Celebration, Mid-Autumn Festival, Plaza Navidena, Tet Festival in collaboration with Santa Ana Public
<br />Library, Santa Ana Fun Run, Shakespeare in the Park, Movies in the Park, and Summer Concert Series.
<br />Partnership and Sponsorship Agreements with the Anaheim Ducks, LA Clippers, Asian America Senior Citizens
<br />Service Center, Telemundo, Nissan of Tustin, Orange County Soccer Club, Northgate Markets, Vinfast, Polly’s Pies
<br />and Disneyland.
<br />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 />One of six communities in North America, and the only community in California, to install Heart and Home Mural
<br />Mosaic in collaboration with America Connects at Jerome Recreation Center.
<br />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 />New Gerardo Mouet Park debuted tothe 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
<br />School District Joint Use Agreement.
<br />Expanded programming throughSenior 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
<br />City 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
<br />Continue progress with the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and Public Realm Plans. The Planning Division also
<br />hopes to advance Historic Preservation efforts and continue to protect the quality of life for the community by
<br />modernizing its zoning code.
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