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 |
Virtual Flag Football Camp
September 9, 2020
The Recreation and Park Division will be offering a FREE Virtual Flag Football Camp beginning September 21-25, 2020. Every day our videos will focus on a variety of drills for the following positions: offensive line, quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight ends, and an agility recap.
You can find this FREE camp by searching @SalinasParksandRecreation on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram . Our virtual camp will include a sports giveaway.
Please make sure to check back in with us for details on how to be...
Fall/Winter Activity Kits Give Away
September 9, 2020
If you enjoyed our summer kits, you’ll have a blast with our Fall/Winter Activity Kits! Keep busy, active, and have fun this fall and winter! Bring a friend or a family member to one of our 6 convenient locations! Whatever you do… DON’T MISS OUT!
Fall Theme Kit activities include: Leaf Suncatcher, Felt Pinecones, Magic Fall Scratch Leaves, Paper Bag Fall Tree, and Back to School Bookmarker.
Friday, September 25th 4:00 pm. – 5:00 pm.
Available at the following locations: Breadbox Recreation Center 745 N. Sanborn Rd.
Central Park 420 Central...
Helping the community stay safe by providing free masks
September 9, 2020
The Library & Community Service team made over 300 reusable fabric masks that have recently been distributed at several recreation centers including The Firehouse Recreation Center, the Bread Box Recreation Center, and the Hebbron Family Center. Additionally, masks were given out during the bi-weekly distributions of food by the Food Bank for Monterey County . The masks include a reminder card to wear a mask, wash hands often, and keep social distance when out in public.
For questions, please call (831) 758-7461.
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
Recreation & Community Services Upcoming Events
Districts 4, 5 and 6 Neighborhood Cleanup
Sep 26 2020 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Please join Councilmembers Gloria De La Rosa, Christie Cromeenes and John "Tony" Villegas for a Districts 4, 5, and 6...
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.
