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Spring Break at The Recreation Center
April 1, 2022
Recreation & Community Services
Looking for something fun to do this Spring Break? Come hang out with the Rec team at a Recreation Center near you and enjoy a variety of activities, games, and sports! For more information, please call 831-758-7306.
Central Park Recreation Center 420 Central Avenue 12:00pm-4:00pm
Bread Box Recreation Center...
Salinas Aquatics Center Temporary Closure
January 16, 2022
The Salinas Aquatics Center will be temporarily closed for a deep cleaning and sanitation. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The full notice from the Central Coast YMCA can be viewed below.
2022 Winter Basketball Clinic

December 8, 2021
Registration: $40.00 Resident - $47.00/Non-Resident
Date: January 3rd - 7th, 2022
Session I: 9:30 am - 11:00 am Ages: 5- 6 yrs old (Must be 5 by Jan 3, 2022) Monday - Friday: Site - Rec Center Gym 20 Participants
Session II: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages:...
2021 Holiday Home Lighting Competition

December 6, 2021
All Salinas residents (within City limits) are encouraged to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit by competing in the 11th Annual Holiday Home Lighting Competition . Entry is FREE , no cost or fees to compete. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in the windows that are visible from the exterior....
Winter Break in the Centers

December 3, 2021
Recreation & Community Services
The Recreation-Park Division is excited to announce the reopening of our recreation facilities this winter break for school age youth. Be sure to come in and participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities, or just come in to hang out and catch up with friends and staff. The program is FREE and hours...