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The City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department offers a variety of exciting activities for all ages.
Facility Rentals
The Parks and Community Services Department offers a variety of facilities for rent. Learn about the variety of facilities we have available for rent and take a video tour of each of our indoor facilities on our facility rentals page.
Special Events
Special Events.
If you would like to hold a special event in the City, look at the special events brochure and get an application.
Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
Commemorative Tree and Bench Program.
Purchase a commemorative tree or bench to honor and individual, family or organization. More...
Dog Park
The dog park is located within Franich Park at 795 Vista Montaņa Drive. More...
Neighborhood Watch
Be active in your community and join Neighborhood Watch. More...
Park Master Plan
Parks and Facilities Master Plan The Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan is available. More...
For project specific information, you may contact:
Ana Espinoza, Director
Parks and Community Services
aespinoz@ci.watsonville.ca.us
831-768-3240

News and Announcements

Summer swim lessons. Summer Aquatics Program
The schedule for our Summer Aquatics Program is now available. The program consists of swim lessons and recreational open swim times. More...

Summer/Fall 2012 Recreation Guide. Summer/Fall Recreation Guide
Our Summer/Fall 2012 Recreation Guide is now available. Check out all of the fun activities we are offering this Summer and Fall. More...


Youth Soccer Volunteers Needed!
Positive Role Models Wanted!!!
The City of Watsonville is currently seeking Volunteer Youth Soccer Coaches to participate in the Spring 2012 season. League begins in April and ends last week of June. For additional information, contact Jaime Jimenez - Recreation Supervisor at jaime.jimenez@cityofwatsonville.org or at 831-768-3263 (Tuesday-Friday) during regular business hours. *No experience necessary...we will give you all the tools you may need!
Summer/Fall 2012 Recreation Guide. 2012 SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE! Aquatics Program
The summer Aquatics Program offers a number of learn to swim classes for youth and adults. Stay cool this summer and join our great team of lifeguards and instructors in the pool! *Must be CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Certified (or be currently enrolled in a class prior to employment with a projected completion date). "We make Watsonville and ideal place to live, work and play" More information.
Zumba Fitness Classes. Zumba Fitness Classes
Join us as we celebrate life with movement! In Zumba we combine Merengue, Salsa, Regetton, Bellydance, Pop, Latin dance, Bachata, Tango, Samba, Flamenco rythms. More...
CONTIGO Program RFP. CONTIGO Program Brochure
The CONTIGO program design combines successful gang prevention, intervention and family and community development strategies in its unique approach to provide youth with skills to make positive and healthy decisions to resist a life of gang violence and drugs and to advance their education. More...
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Recreation Guide

PCS Summer/Fall 2012 Recreation Guide.

Our Summer/Fall 2012 Recreation Guide is now available.

"Recreation Station"

Recreation Station.

Tune into "Recreation Station" our monthly program highlighting the activites we offer. Past episodes and all of the other videos produced by our department may be found on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watsonvillerec.

PCS Newsletter

PCS Newsletter.

A newsletter published six times per year highlighting current news from the department.