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 |
What's Happening for Recreation & Community Services
Neighborhood Beautification Grant Applications Open
The Salinas City Council approved an allocation for the Neighborhood Beautification Projects in the amount of $14,000, to be equally allocated to each Council District and the Mayor’s office (or $2,000 each). Each Council District has the opportunity to allocate grant funding to individuals or groups for eligible projects.
Who should apply?
- Any resident- or community-led group working on a project or activity that will directly benefit their community.
- Advocacy groups focusing on neighborhood improvements such as: neighborhood identification signage, murals, community gardens, etc.
- Art groups organizing free art (painting, ...
Pee Wee Basketball League 2018
September 18, 2017
REGISTRATION:
September 18 - November 9, 2017
Recreation Office, 320 Lincoln Ave.
M-F 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Info: 831-758-7306 or 831-758-7326
SEASON:
January 22 - March 10, 2018
FEE:
$65.00 Resident
$72.00 Non-Resident
(After 11/9 fee increases $10.00)
Fee includes team shirt, photo packet & participation award
Financial Scholarships Available
A LEAGUE: Pre-Kinder & Kinder (must be 4 on opening day)
Game Days: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
B LEAGUE: 1st & 2nd Grade...
2017 Winter Basketball Clinic
September 18, 2017
Clinic Registration:
September 25th - December 15th, 2017 Or until it is filled
Recreation Office, 320 Lincoln Ave.
M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Info: 831-758-7306 or 831-758-7159
Camp Dates:
December 18 –22, 2017
Registration Fees:
$40.00/Resident
$47.00/Nonresident
Times:
4 & 5 year olds: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
(must be 4 & not 6 by clinic date)
6 - 8 year olds: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(must be 6 & not 9 by the...
Winter Hoops League 2018
September 18, 2017
REGISTRATION:
September 18th to December 1st
Recreation Office, 320 Lincoln Ave.
M-F 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Info: 831-758-7306 or 831-758-7497
SEASON:
January 29—March 28, 2018
FEE:
Rim Rockers/ Above the Rim
$65.00 Resident
$72.00 Non-Resident
After 12/1 fee increases $5.00
Fee includes team shirt and at least 7 basketball games
Financial Scholarships Available
Rim Rockers: (11-13 years old)
(must be 11 and not 14 by January 29, 2018)
Game Days: One game a week...
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Recreation & Community Services
Contact Email:
Street Address: 320 Lincoln Ave Salinas
recparkwebmail [at] ci.salinas.ca.us
Regular Hours:
Contact Phone Number: - Mon: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
Phone:
(831) 758-7306
Fax:
(831) 758-7939
Organization Chart:
Administration Department Org Chart
Recreation and Community Services Superintendent
Kristan Lundquist
Kristan Lundquist
Contact Email:
recparkwebmail [at] ci.salinas.ca.us
Phone Numbers:
(831) 758-7306