Facility Rentals

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
Commemorative Tree & Bench Program

Purchase a commemorative tree or bench to honor and individual, family or organization.
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Dog Park
The dog park is located within Franich Park at 795 Vista Montaña Drive.
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Neighborhood Watch
Be active in your community and join Neighborhood Watch.
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Park Master Plan
Parks and Facilities Master Plan
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan is available.
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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
Volunteers Needed!
Positive Role Models Wanted!!!
The City of Watsonville is currently seeking Volunteer Youth Soccer Coaches to participate in the Spring 2012 season. Teams U6 - U12 available! Get out and enjoy the sun this spring!!!
If you or someone you know is interested in helping us, please contact Jaime Jimenez-Recreation Supervisor at 831-768-3263 for additional information.
*No experience necessary...we will give you all the tools you may need!
Valentines Dance
Want to celebrate Valentine's day with that special someone by doing something fun? Want the chance to try and find that special someone? Here's your chance! The GHWR Youth Center will be hosting a Middle School Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 10th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. There will be a VIP room for the first 20 people who arrive. There will also be a snack bar, party games, and a picture station! Music will be played by DJ Extreme. The event is for ages 11-14, and it will be $6 at the door, or $10 per couple. Dress to impress.
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Youth Soccer Registrations
The Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department is currently accepting boys and girls youth soccer registrations for it's Spring 2012 season.
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Winter/Spring Recreation Guide
Our Winter/Spring 2012 Recreation Guide is now available. Check out all of the fun activities we are offering this winter and spring.
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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.
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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.
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Youth Center Weight Room
If you’re looking to get in shape or stay in shape, the Youth Center offers a room dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. The weight room has a variety of exercise machines, as well as free weights. Must be a registered participant to apply for a weight room membership.
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Youth Committee
The G.H.W.R Youth Center is currently seeking highly motivated teens between the ages of 13 and 18 to be part of the Youth Committee. As a member of the Youth Committee, you will help plan new and exciting activities for youth, give back to your community and do other cool stuff. Participation in this program counts towards community service hours. The Youth Committee meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Youth Center.
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