Parks

Chavez-Park.png Parks and open space represent the basic foundation of a healthy park and recreation system, providing opportunities for residents of all ages to meet, play, grow and thrive. Salinas’ parks provide residents with a diverse array of active and passive recreational amenities and options. Parks are a place to come together with family and friends, to exercise and play, to learn and explore, and to engage with the City’s landscape, history and culture.

Salinas provides and maintains a growing system of parks that supports a range of active and passive experiences. The following link will provide access to an interactive map listing City parks and open space areas within the City of Salinas. City of Salinas Parks 

Reservations & Bounce Houses

City of Salinas Parks are first-come, first-served. The public must use tables, chairs, and BBQ pits provided. Groups are not allowed to bring in additional tables, chairs and/or BBQ pits.

Bounce Houses are only allowed in specific parks and require a permit. Bounce Houses must be placed in designated areas and provided by a City approved vendor. Please call us at (831) 758-7306 for a list of approved locations, vendors or any additional questions you may have. 

Park Rules

Park Rules

  • No alcoholic beverages or other drugs allowed at any City facility.  USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES REQUIRES CITY WRITTEN APPROVAL-SHERWOOD PARK ONLY. 
  • Vehicles of any kind are not allowed on any facility, except in the designated areas.  Maximum speed limit is 15 miles per hour. 
  • Baseball, softball, soccer, or other sports activities are permitted only in areas where specifically designated. 
  • Climbing trees, cutting, or removal or any wood, turf, grass, flowers, trees, or other plant life is not allowed. 
  • Public address equipment or music is NOT allowed without an Amplified Sound Permit.  Musical groups/ Music Activities are allowed only when authorized by a Special Event Permit. 
  • No animals may be let loose in any park/facility.  Dogs on leash are only allowed in two (2) designated locations; Rossi/Rico Parkway Park and Natividad Creek Park (north-side of Freedom Parkway) 
  • All trash and garbage should be placed in containers provided. 
  • Facilities are open from dawn to dusk.  No one is allowed in the parks when dark. 
  • The public must use tables, chairs, and BBQ pits provided. Groups are not allowed to bring in additional tables, chairs and/or BBQ pits. 
  • Use of deep fat fryers are NOT permitted. 
  • Bounce Houses are only allowed in specific parks and require a permit.  Bounce Houses must be placed in designated areas. 
  • No stakes of any kind may be driven into turf or ground area. 
  • Dishes are not to be washed at the site.  No waste materials are to be deposited in or near drinking fountains, restrooms, sinks, or drains. 

Contact Us

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Location

320 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA
93901

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
Saturday Closed

 

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