Parks

Responsibilities

The Parks Division is responsible for:

• 26 parks totaling 143 acres
• Public areas around the downtown, City Hall, Watsonville and Freedom Libraries, and Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center
• 10 municipal parking lots
• 350 street trees
• 7 acres of street medians and planters
• 8 tennis courts, 15 basketball and volleyball courts
• 16 playgrounds
• 1 skate park
• Assisting with special event and sport field setup
• Planning the holiday tree and decorating City Plaza in December

Parks Resources

City Parks

• Get more information about each beautiful park in Watsonville.

General Park Rules

• Park rules created to make your parks enjoyable for everyone.

Parks Amenities Chart

• Table of amenities at all parks.

Slough Trails

• Explore the wonderful slough trail system in Watsonville.

 Parks Master Plan

• Learn about the future of parks in Watsonville.

Commemorative Tree and Bench Program

• Honor an individual or group while adding an important asset to a park.

Urban Greening Plan

• Discover how Watsonville is becoming greener.

Dogs at Parks

• A guide to on-leash and off-leash dog recreational areas in Watsonville.