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 |
First Annual See Our Youth (SOY) Summit a Big Success
January 3, 2020
Did you know that approximately 30% of Salinas residents are under the age of 18? The Library and Community Services Department successfully launched its first youth-led “See Our Youth (SOY)” Summit last spring at the Salinas Boys and Girls Club, and is making plans for this year's event.
The goal of the Summit is to highlight the many youth leadership opportunities the City has to offer and to celebrate and empower young leadership. Over 100 high school youth came together last March to learn, connect and celebrate with their peers. The Summit consisted of...
Moving the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Master Plan Forward
January 3, 2020
One of the significant accomplishments for the Library & Community Services Division in 2019 was the adoption of the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Master Plan. Following a two year planning effort, which included a robust community engagement effort, the City Council adopted the Master Plan last July. The Master Plan will guide policy development, prioritize demands and opportunities, and generate a strategic action plan. The plan incorporates elements that ensure the consideration of racial equity in resource and service development.
Through this process, the Park Classifications and Sports Facility Standards were also updated in...
Youth Development Programs Serve Record Number in 2019
January 3, 2020
The 2019 Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) and Youth and Government Institute (YAGI) had record enrollment this past year. Both programs combined to serve over 60 youth in well-designed free programs that leverage participation by our incredible City of Salinas staff across all departments, and partners from the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace. Both programs represent an increased investment in youth development by the City of Salinas and are a critical component of the City's larger violence prevention strategy. These programs also offer part-time employment opportunities for program alumni.
"The partnership between the Recreation...
The Recreation & Community Services Department offers several sports programs...
The Salinas Aquatic Center is operated by the Monterey County...
The City of Salinas Recreation and Community Services in conjunction...
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:
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Phone:
(831) 758-7306
Organization Chart:
Administration Department Org Chart
Recreation and Community Services Superintendent
Kristan Lundquist
Kristan Lundquist
Phone Numbers:
(831) 758-7306
Recreation & Community Services Upcoming Events
District 2 Neighborhood Clean-Up
Mar 21 2020 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Please join Councilmember Tony Barrera fora District 1 Neighborhood Clean-Up.
Please the attached flyer for more details.
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.
