City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation

06/23/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! Celebrate Santa Clara Watch Parties are coming this July! Get ready for goals, good food & a great time!

📍 July 2 – Alamo Drafthouse, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. Ste 2160
📍 July 9–11 – Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy,
📍 July 18–19 – Celebrate Santa Clara Night Market, 900-1000 Lafayette St.
🎟️ Ticket and registration information coming soon.

Be sure to follow City of Santa Clara for more announcements and updates!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures in Santa Clara!

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day rooted in freedom, hope, and unity. It’s a day to uplift Black communities, honor their resilience, and celebrate the strength and progress that continue to move us forward ❤️💚

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of live entertainment tonight from 6:30–8 p.m. on the lawn behind the Central Park Library, featuring performances by several Bay Area icons!

06/16/2026

Join us for the first Concert in the Park of the summer this Friday! 🎶

Get all the details at the 🔗 in comments.

Celebrate freedom, community, and music this Juneteenth! 🎶

Join us on June 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Central Park, directly behind the library, in Santa Clara for a special concert featuring the first Black Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County Tshaka M. Campbell, recent American Idol Top 20 contestant Abayomi Lewis, and icon in the Bay Area and beyond The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol.

Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, and more from these Bay Area legends known for their powerful voice and incredible versatility.

✨ Bring friends, lawn chairs, or blankets
✨ Grab a bite at a food truck
✨ Enjoy a lively night of music under the open sky

Come together and celebrate Juneteenth with rhythm, soul, and community spirit!

Please note: The Pavilion parking lot is currently closed, however there is plenty of parking available in the Central Park Library parking lot and garage. (2635 Homestead Road)

This event is generously sponsored by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends (https://lovethelibrary.org/) in partnership with the City of Santa Clara Cultural Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department.

06/16/2026

At Santa Clara Parks & Recreation, we believe every kid deserves access to play, learn, and grow 💙

Our Youth Scholarship Program helps Santa Clara families cover the registration fee costs of certain camps, classes, and activities so more local youth have the opportunity to get involved.

Overview:
✔️ For Santa Clara residents ages 17 and under
✔️ Up to $500 per child each year
✔️ Funds applied as you register for eligible programs
✔️ Use it for camps, activities, or a Youth Membership Card

Funding is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Head to the 🔗 in comments to learn more about the program and to apply.

06/10/2026

We’d love to hear from the community! Give us your input and help us better understand the tennis & pickleball needs in Santa Clara 🏓

Click the 🔗 in bio to take the survey before it closes on July 31.

Want to connect in person? Find the Parks & Recreation table at these upcoming community events to share your thoughts, ask questions and learn more.

• 4th of July Community Celebration
• Concerts in the Park
• Celebrate Santa Clara: Night Market

06/05/2026

Celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Santa Clara✨Join us for an evening packed with fun activities, live music, delicious eats, and a fireworks show presented by California's Great America 🎆

Grab your friends, bring your blankets, and get ready for a night under the stars! 💫

🌟 Event Details 🌟
📍 Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd.
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | 5–10 p.m.
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
🅿️ Free Parking in Mission College Parking Lots A-D

Let us know you’ll be attending by registering on the City’s new interactive Community Event Calendar. You’ll receive event updates and recommendations for our summer events. Learn more at the 🔗 in comments.

🫶 A big thank you to our amazing partners Mission College, California's Great America, Silicon Valley Power, and EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure.

Be sure to follow City of Santa Clara and for more announcements and updates!

06/04/2026

Summer recreation is here!☀️A whole new season of classes, camps, and workshops begins on June 8. From sports and STEM adventures to performing arts and gymnastics, there’s something for everyone.

And don’t forget, rec and lap swim return with summer schedules next week, perfect for everything from swimming laps to floating in the sun. 🏊

Explore your options & sign up today at the 🔗 in comments.