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

Apply Today for a Neighborhood Beautification Grant!

The Neighborhood Beautification Initiative is a component of the City's Neighborhood Services Program designed to help build and foster strong neighborhoods by connecting residents to services and resources that help to improve the quality of life in the Salinas Community. The goal of the Neighborhood Beautification Grants is to engage residents in a neighborhood services project. These projects are intended to promote healthier, safer and cleaner neighborhoods, improve neighborhood appearances, and neighborhood connectedness. Click here to learn more about Neighborhood Services, or here to view the Neighborhood Beautificaton Grant application...

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5th Annual Holiday Home Lighting Competition

December 12, 2018

There is something spectacularly beautiful about the sparkling of holiday lights across the City during the holidays. Join the Salinas City Council for our 5th Annual Holiday Home Competition and City Tour! Is your home the brightest home on the block? If you responded YES, we have the contest for you! Register your home for the chance to win one of the four prizes by emailing trco.consultant [at] gmail.com or calling (831) 229-2798. The best home will receive a $100 cash prize along with a placard. There will be a $75 and $50 prize for...

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Developing the "Artist Within"

December 12, 2018

Children naturally love to express their creativity. The Kids Art Studio at Central Park gives them a chance.

Classes for youth are offered on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Local art instructor, Amber Brady, brings her knowledge and expertise in various artistic styles to promote a creative environment and opportunities for personal expression.

There is a fee of $20 for each class session and all art supplies are provided. For more information, please call (831) 758-7064.

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Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Ground Breaking Event

November 14, 2018

Dozens of Salinas residents and soccer enthusiasts attended the ground breaking of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on Sunday, November 11th. The $20,000,000 project is being spearheaded by the Salinas Regional Sports Authority (SRSA). Phase I of the project began on Monday, November 12th and will involve a complete renovation of the existing 11 fields at the soccer complex. Phase I is scheduled to be completed in late March 2019 and SRSA hopes to begin Phase II in April. For more information, please contact Kristan Lundquist, Recreation & Community Services Superintendent at (831) 758-7222.

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