City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks

City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks We enrich lives of city- residents through recreation & providing safe well-maintained facilities and parks It also runs the City's Urban Forest Program.

The Department of Recreation and Parks' mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Santa Maria through quality recreation programs and services; and to provide safe and well-maintained facilities and parks, while anticipating the changing needs of the community. The department operates 234 acres of developed parkland in 28 neighborhood and community parks, part of the 1,774-acre Los Flores Ranch Park property, the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, the Hagerman Softball Complex, Paul Nelson Aquatics Center, Elwin Mussell Senior Center, Veterans' Memorial Center and other community centers. The department provides programs in aquatics, youth and adult sports, therapeutics and senior services, Special Olympics, community classes and events, youth and teen programs, and the Mayor's Task Force on Youth Safety. The City’s social media sites are not monitored by City staff in real-time. View the City's policies for users of its social media at www.cityofsantamaria.org/socialmedia

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?!🍍Movies in the Park is back starting this Friday, Sept.18 with The SpongeBob Mov...
09/15/2026

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?!🍍

Movies in the Park is back starting this Friday, Sept.18 with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Come early for some pre-movie activities starting at 6:30pm (Movie begins at dusk ~7:30pm)

Machado Plaza | 224 W. Chapel St.

A special thank you to Driscoll’s, Vallarta Supermarkets, and PLAY, Inc. for helping make Movies in the Park possible! 💛
¿Quién vive en una piña debajo del mar?🍍

¡Peliculas en el Parque regresa este viernes 18 de septiembre con The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Lleguen temprano para disfrutar de actividades GRATIS a partir de las 6:30pm (La película comienza aproximadamente a las 7:30 pm)

Machado Plaza | 224 W. Chapel St.

¡GRATIS y para todas las edades!

Un agradecimiento especial a Driscoll’s, Vallarta Supermarkets y PLAY, Inc. por ayudar a hacer posible estos eventos. 💛

09/11/2026
Open Gym Adaptive Sports is available! 🏀⚽💚Join us at Minami Gym for an inclusive drop-in program designed for adults age...
09/09/2026

Open Gym Adaptive Sports is available! 🏀⚽💚

Join us at Minami Gym for an inclusive drop-in program designed for adults ages 18+ with special needs.

Participants can enjoy unstructured play, use the available gym equipment, get moving, and socialize in a welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Minami Gym | 600 W. Enos Dr.
💲 $2 per visit
👥 Ages 18+
✨ No pre-registration required!
¡Open Gym de Deportes Adaptados ya está disponible! 🏀⚽💚

Acompáñanos en el Gimnasio Minami para disfrutar de un programa inclusivo, diseñado para adultos de 18+ años con necesidades especiales.

Los participantes podrán disfrutar de actividades recreativas libres, utilizar el equipo disponible, mantenerse activos y convivir en un ambiente acogedor.

📅 Martes y jueves
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Gimnasio Minami | 600 W. Enos Dr.
💲 $2 por visita
👥 Edades 18+
✨ No es necesario registrarse con anticipación. ¡Solo llega y participa!

🚨 We are sorry to announce that due to unexpected maintenance repairs, FREE recreational swim on Monday, Sept 7 has been...
09/03/2026

🚨 We are sorry to announce that due to unexpected maintenance repairs, FREE recreational swim on Monday, Sept 7 has been CANCELLED.

Paul Nelson pool will be closed for recreational swim Saturday and Sunday as well.
 
Limited Lap Swim will continue by reservation only.
 
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work to fully reopen the pool for everyone to enjoy.
🚨 Lamentamos informarles que, debido a reparaciones de mantenimiento imprevistas, la natación recreativa GRATUITA del lunes 7 de septiembre ha sido CANCELADA.

La alberca Paul Nelson también permanecerá cerrada para la natación recreativa el sábado y domingo.

La natación de carriles tendrá disponibilidad limitada y continuará únicamente con reservación.

Agradecemos la paciencia y comprensión de nuestra comunidad mientras trabajamos para reabrir completamente la alberca para que todos puedan disfrutarla.

Back to school.. back to fun! 🎒✨Here’s what we have happening this month at the Abel Maldonado Teen Center.¡De regreso a...
09/02/2026

Back to school.. back to fun! 🎒✨

Here’s what we have happening this month at the Abel Maldonado Teen Center.

¡De regreso a clases… y de regreso a la diversión! 🎒✨

Esto es lo que tenemos preparado este mes en el Centro Juvenil Abel Maldonado.

Movies in the Park is back! 🍿✨We provide the big screen, and you bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for FRE...
08/27/2026

Movies in the Park is back! 🍿✨

We provide the big screen, and you bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for FREE movies in the park!

Each evening kicks off at 6:30pm with themed pre-movie activities, followed by the movie at dusk (around 7:30pm). All events are FREE and family-friendly.

Here’s the movie lineup:
September 18 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
📍 Machado Plaza, 224 W. Chapel St.

September 25 | Barbie Movie
📍 Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr.

October 2 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
📍 Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr.

A special thank you to our sponsors Driscoll’s, Vallarta Supermarkets, and PLAY, Inc. for helping make Movies in the Park possible! 💚
¡Peliculas en el Parque está de regreso! 🍿✨

¡Nosotros ponemos la pantalla grande y tú traes tus cobijas y sillas para disfrutar de películas GRATIS en el parque!

Cada noche comienza a las 6:30pm con actividades temáticas antes de la película, y luego la película al anochecer (aproximadamente a las 7:30pm). Todos los eventos son GRATIS y para toda la familia.

Las peliculas que vamos a mostrar son:

18 de septiembre | Bob Esponja: En busca de los pantalones cuadrados
📍 Machado Plaza, 224 W. Chapel St.

25 de septiembre | Barbie
📍 Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr.

2 de octubre | Super Mario Galaxy: La película
📍 Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr.

¡Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros patrocinadores Driscoll’s, Vallarta Supermarkets y PLAY, Inc. por ayudarnos a hacer posible Movies in the Park! 💚

Where the Dodger fans at?! 💙 ⚾️Join us at Food Truck Nights next week (Weds. Sept 2), we will be live streaming the Dodg...
08/26/2026

Where the Dodger fans at?! 💙 ⚾️

Join us at Food Truck Nights next week (Weds. Sept 2), we will be live streaming the Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals baseball game!

Catch the game on the big screen, grab dinner from local food trucks, and win some cool prizes by participating in some baseball-themed games.🏆

FREE for all to attend, from 5:30- 8:30pm at the Veterans Memorial Plaza (313 W Tunnell St).

Come hungry and ready to cheer! Go Dodgers! 💙🤍

Did you know you can hike one of Northern SB County’s BEST trails under a partial lunar eclipse! 🌙 Los Flores Ranch Park...
08/26/2026

Did you know you can hike one of Northern SB County’s BEST trails under a partial lunar eclipse! 🌙

Los Flores Ranch Park was recently voted Best Hike in the 2026!🏆

Join us Thursday, August 27 for a FREE Twilight Hike featuring sunset views and a partial lunar eclipse, w/ maximum eclipse expected around 9:12pm

Choose from two guided hikes:
- Family Friendly: Moderate 2-mile round trip
- Moderate: 3-mile hike with inclines

7:45- 10pm
Los Flores Ranch Event Parking Lot
(6245 Dominion Rd.)

Bring water, a flashlight, camera, and binoculars, and dress for the weather. Dogs are welcome on a leash. No late arrivals, please.

Come experience it for yourself why our community voted LFR one of the best places to hit the trails! 🥾


¡Recorre uno de los mejores senderos del Condado de Santa Bárbara bajo un eclipse lunar parcial!🌙

Parque Rancho Los Flores fue recientemente reconocido como “Best Hike” en la encuesta de lectores Best of NSBC 2026, ¡y qué mejor oportunidad para descubrir por qué nuestra comunidad eligió estos senderos como sus favoritos! 🏆

Acompáñanos este jueves 27 de agosto para una caminata GRATIS al atardecer, con vistas de la puesta del sol y un eclipse lunar parcial.

Elige entre dos caminatas guiadas:
- Familiar: Recorrido moderado de 2 millas ida y vuelta
- Moderada: Caminata de 3 millas con pendientes.

7:45- 10:00pm
Estacionamiento de eventos de Rancho Los Flores (6245 Dominion Rd.)

¡Ven y descubre por qué nuestra comunidad eligió a Rancho Los Flores como uno de sus lugares favoritos para disfrutar de los senderos! 🥾

Los Flores Ranch is excited to host the Golden State South Cycling League Mountain Bike Race this weekend! 🚲 We’re excit...
08/20/2026

Los Flores Ranch is excited to host the Golden State South Cycling League Mountain Bike Race this weekend! 🚲

We’re excited to welcome local student-athletes as they compete.

To help ensure a safe event, the following trails will be closed on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23:

• Lower Trail
• Manzanita Trail
• Solomon Trail
• Acorn Trail
• Rim Trail
• Ridgetop Trail
• Observation Trail
• Tower Trail
• Red Tail Trail
• Creekside Trail
• West Cut-Off Trail

Thank you for your understanding and support as we welcome these young athletes to Los Flores Ranch!
¡Los Flores Ranch se complace en ser sede de la carrera de ciclismo de montaña de la Golden State South Cycling League este fin de semana! 🚲

Nos da mucho gusto dar la bienvenida a estudiantes-atletas locales quienes competirán en nuestro hermoso sistema de senderos.

Para ayudar a garantizar un evento seguro, los siguientes senderos estarán cerrados el sábado 22 de agosto y el domingo 23 de agosto:

• Lower Trail
• Manzanita Trail
• Solomon Trail
• Acorn Trail
• Rim Trail
• Ridgetop Trail
• Observation Trail
• Tower Trail
• Red Tail Trail
• Creekside Trail
• West Cut-Off Trail

¡Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo mientras damos la bienvenida a estos jóvenes atletas a Los Flores Ranch!

Address

615 S McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA
93454

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18059250951

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