Recreation & Community Services
The Recreation & Community Services Department's mission is to enhance life through high quality recreation, educational, social and cultural programs, and events and leisure activities which are responsive to Salinas' diverse population. The Department offers a wide range of programs and activities for all ages to create wholesome experiences.
| Important Numbers | |
| Recreation Center | (831) 758-7306 |
| Sherwood Hall Box Office | (831) 758-7477 |
| Salinas Community Center / Sherwood Hall | (831) 758-7351 |
| Parks, Grounds, & Forestry Service | (831) 758-7233 |
Record number of activity kits given away in December
January 12, 2021
Appreciation for take-home Activity Kits prepared by Recreation staff was at an all time high this past month as nearly 1500 kits were given away at recreation centers in the month of December.
The holiday-themed kits included a wide variety of fun activities including making candy cane ornaments, 3-D Christmas trees and greeting cards, as well as a New Year’s Eve countdown clock, confetti poppers, and hand painted rocks with messages of hope and peace. One parent reached out to thank staff for brightening their family's New Year’s celebration by saying, “Thank you for...
City of Salinas Applying for Prop 68 Funds to Renovate Closter Park
January 5, 2021
Do you live near Closter Park or use it often for one of its many amenities? If you do, we want to hear from you!
Help the City of Salinas with a major grant application to Renovate Closter Park by attending a virtual meeting and giving us your input. There will be a raffle for all participants, and all meetings are on Zoom.
The next community virtual meeting is on Thursday, January 7th at 6:00 p.m. The final two meetings are scheduled for January 14th at 6:00 p.m., and January...
Letters to Santa is back!
December 2, 2020
Help a child in your life feel the magic of the holidays by sharing their wishes with Santa! Letters can be put in the mail, dropped off at our Recreation Centers, or placed in one of our specially decorated Santa mailboxes at the El Gabilan and Cesar Chavez libraries during Curbside Services hours. Include a stamped return envelope and Santa will respond!
Letters must be received by Wednesday, December 16th, and can be mailed to:
Santa Claus 320 Lincoln Avenue Salinas, CA 93901
Letters can also be dropped off...
The Recreation & Community Services Department offers several sports programs...
The City of Salinas Recreation and Community Services in conjunction...
The Salinas Aquatic Center is operated by the Central Coast...
Recreation & Community Services
Contact Email (link sends e-mail)
Street Address: 320 Lincoln Ave Salinas
Regular Hours:
Contact Phone Number: - Mon:8:00 am-5:00 pmTue:
8:00 am-5:00 pmWed:
8:00 am-5:00 pmThu:
8:00 am-5:00 pmFri:
8:00 am-5:00 pmSat:
closedSun:
closed
Phone:
(831) 758-7306
Organization Chart:
Administration Department Org Chart
Library and Community Services Director
Kristan Lundquist
Kristan Lundquist
Phone Numbers:
(831) 758-7306
Salinas Public Art Story Map
A Story Map has been created to provide information and education on the various art installations throughout the City of Salinas. Please click here to view a Story Map of parks, recreation centers, libraries and public art in the City of Salinas.
