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

Training for Strength and Flexibility

November 4, 2020

In the month of November, Recreation staff will be hosting new sports clinics that focus on strength training using yoga and other physical exercises. Any athlete who competes competitively or recreationally knows how important proper stretching and yoga can be to increasing one's athletic ability and mobility, and reducing the risk of injuries and soreness. This sports clinic is for youth in 3rd thru 6th grades.

We look forward to sharing our ideas with you on how to keep in shape during these challenging times. New videos will be uploaded daily at 10:15 a.m....

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Halloween Lane delights with sweets and charm

November 3, 2020

The City of Salinas Library & Community Services Department and the Fire Department would like to thank everyone who participated in the first ever “Halloween Lane” event at the Salinas Sports Complex. Over 300 cars were able to drive through the lane to see decorated tents and staff dressed in costumes to share the spirit of Halloween. Families came in their decorated vehicles and children were dressed in a wide variety of themed costumes. Every child was given a treat bag full of delicious candy once they reached the end of the lane.

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Healthy Living in Salinas Series Welcomes New Participants

October 22, 2020

The City of Salinas, Community Engagement and Partnerships Division launched their Healthy Living in Salinas Series “Virtual Edition” program on Monday, September 21st. The program is meant to provide an alternative option for the already existing program participants and general public who were attending prior to the start of the pandemic. All workshops are focused on the improvement of personal health while creating a sense of community for those who participate in the workshops.

Ongoing workshops are scheduled for Monday mornings at 10:00 am -11:00 am and new participants are welcome. Please...

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