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 |
Recreation Activity Kits
June 30, 2020
The City of Salinas Recreation and Parks Division continues to adapt to social distancing norms to better serve our community. Starting June 26, 2020 and continuing through July 31, 2020 (6 weeks), Recreation staff will begin weekly giveaways of 300 themed Recreation Activity Kits for kids and their families to take home. Each kit comes with five different activities ranging from science experiments to arts & crafts and brain teasers. Each activity comes with all the items needed to complete it, and written directions in English and Spanish. Every week, three of the activities are...
Virtual Volleyball Clinic
June 30, 2020
Are you looking to stay active this summer or brush up on your volleyball skills?
Join us next week July 6th through July 10th for a Virtual Volleyball Clinic for youth in grades 5th thru 8th. The clinic will take place on our Salinas Parks and Recreation YouTube page! Staff will focus on a variety of volleyball skills including hitting, passing, and setting. Each video will also include agility work, and a recap or summary of skills taught. Videos will be posted every day at 10:00 a.m.
For more information...
Parks slowly reopen for tennis, skating, and baseball
June 30, 2020
Salinas residents can now begin to enjoy their parks with increased access to tennis courts, skate parks and ball fields. The new guidance issued by the Monterey County Health Officer allows for the opening of these facilities with some limitations, including no league play. Park users must follow all posted signage, abide by park rules and continue to practice social distancing. High touch equipment like playgrounds, restrooms, picnic tables and barbeque areas remain closed until further notice.
The Salinas Aquatic Center is also now open for family and lap swim, and the...
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.
