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2026 Parks & Recreation Community Needs Assessment

We want to know what you think! The City of Santa Cruz hopes to gain feedback from residents about our recreational needs, satisfaction and priorities.

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Sister Cities Committee Meetings

Regular Committee meetings are the second Monday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 809 Center Street,

Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings

Meetings are held on the second Monday every other month (February, April, June, August, October and December) from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 809 Center St., Santa Cruz, California.

Parks & Recreation Commission - Retreat (Continued to a future date)

Each year, the Parks and Recreation Commission holds a Special Meeting as a retreat, which is open to the public. The meeting is typically 1.5 to 2 hours in length.

Parks & Recreation Commission - Retreat- Rescheduled

Each year, the Parks and Recreation Commission holds a Special Meeting as a retreat, which is open to the public. The meeting is typically 1.5 to 2 hours in length.

Paddlefest

Join us and be part of the longest-running paddle surf competition on the planet. The 35th annual event is happening on March 27-29, 2026, so mark your calendar. Registration is live.

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