Recreation and Culture

Community Element

  • GOAL CM-1: Recreation and Culture
    Provide opportunities for public and private recreation and cultural programs that meet the needs of Santa Ana’s diverse population.
  • Policy CM-1.1
    Access to Programs
    Provide and maintain access to recreational and cultural programs to serve residential areas. Prioritize the provision of programs for residents living within park deficient or environmental justice areas.
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  • Policy CM-1.2
    Community Input  
    Engage residents and community facility users with meaningful and effective participation to provide input and involve them in the decision-making process for community facility improvements and programming.
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  • Policy CM-1.3
    Equitable Programs 
    Encourage recreational and cultural programs and activities of local interest that are inclusive and affordable to all.
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  • Policy CM-1.4
    Shared Use 
    Expand community activities and programs provided through shared use or cooperative agreements at City facilities or partner sites.
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  • Policy CM-1.5
    Equitable Recreational Spaces 
    Promote the development and use of municipal buildings, indoor facilities, sports fields, and outdoor spaces for recreation that serve residents throughout the city, with priority given to areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries.
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  • Policy CM-1.6
    Recreation on Private Property
    Promote the development and use of privately-owned recreation and entertainment facilities that help meet the needs of Santa Ana residents.
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  • Policy CM-1.7
    Connections to Facilities  
    Support efforts to connect residents and visitors to local and regional cultural, educational, and natural environments.
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  • Policy CM-1.8
    Developer Involvement 
    Promote developer participation in the provision of community facilities to meet the recreational needs of residents.
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  • Policy CM-1.9
    Art and Cultural Programming  
    Promote art and cultural programs of local interest to provide educational and cultural awareness opportunities.
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  • Policy CM-1.10
    Community Attractions 
    Incorporate placemaking elements and technology into existing and new parks and facilities to encourage use of public spaces, access to educational resources, and community-led activities.
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  • Policy CM-1.11
    Program Incentives 
    Incentivize use of privately owned property to promote recreation, health, wellness, and art and culture programs.
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Mobility Element

  • Policy M-3.3
    Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
    Lead the development and implementation of safe routes to schools and parks by partnering with the school districts, residents, property owners, and community stakeholders.
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  • Policy M-3.5
    Education and Encouragement
    Encourage active transportation choices through education, special events, and programs.
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Public Service Element

  • GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities
    Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located.
  • Policy PS-1.1
    Maintenance and Design
    Provide and maintain public facilities that reinforce community identity through high quality design.
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  • Policy PS-1.3
    Cultural and Community Centers
    Support the expansion, creation, and continued operation of cultural and community institutions and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents.
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  • Policy PS-1.5
    Community Benefit
    Collaborate with community stakeholders to expand recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities; promote active lifestyles; and maximize community benefit.
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Open Space Element

  • GOAL OS-1: Parks, Open Space, and Recreation
    Provide an integrated system of accessible parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space to serve the City of Santa Ana.
  • Policy OS-1.1
    Park Master Plan
    Create and regularly update a citywide parks master plan to provide guidance for the acquisition, development, maintenance and programing of parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space to meet community needs.
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  • Policy OS-1.2
    Parks and Recreation System
    Provide and support a comprehensive and integrated network of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space that is diverse, with a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities.
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  • Policy OS-1.4
    Park distribution
    Ensure that all City residents have access to public parks, recreation facilities, or trails in the City of Santa Ana, within a 10-minute walking and biking distance of their homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park deficient and environmental justice areas.
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  • Policy OS-1.10
    Creative Solutions for Deficiencies 
    Develop creative and flexible solutions to provide greenspace and recreation activities in park-deficient neighborhoods. Encourage private and commercial recreational facilities that are physically open to the public and are affordable to residents of surrounding neighborhoods, and serve community needs.
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  • Policy OS-1.12
    Shared Use
    Collaborate with school districts, faith-based communities, and community serving organizations to expand shared use facilities through cooperative agreements to maximize recreation options.
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  • Policy OS-2.1
    Recreation Variety
    Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as traditional and trending activities.
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  • Policy OS-2.2
    Healthy Parks and Public Spaces
    Invest in and activate parks, recreation facilities and greenspace to support active lifestyles, mental health, youth development, lifelong learning and environmental health benefits that support individual and community wellbeing.
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  • Policy OS-2.3
    Active Lifestyles
    Invest in parks, trails and programs that support sports, fitness, active transportation, and active lifestyles.
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  • Policy OS-2.11
    Community Involvement and Volunteerism
    Encourage residents, stakeholders, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, social organizations, and public agencies to volunteer and partner in the development, maintenance, and activation of publicly-owned parks and recreation facilities.
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  • Policy OS-2.12
    Park and Facility Character
    Ensure that parks and recreation facilities incorporate placemaking elements that foster social connections and community pride such as art, landscaping, murals, and amenities and facilities that reflect site character and local needs.
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  • Policy OS-2.13
    Neighborhood Needs
    Consider unique neighborhood and demographic needs in the development of local parks, open spaces and programs. Balance these unique needs with efforts to ensure affordability and serve residents citywide.
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  • Policy OS-2.14
    ADA Accessibility
    Design new and renovate existing parks, recreation facilities, and trails to provide access to residents of varying abilities, including people with special needs.
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  • Policy OS-2.15
    Inclusive, Affordable Recreation
    Provide parks, recreation facilities and programs that reflect the different demographics of the Santa Ana community, including diverse races, ethnic groups, identities, family configurations, abilities, and incomes.
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Land Use Element

  • Policy LU-2.3
    Supportive Spaces
    Provide a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as open space, areas for community gatherings, and outdoor entertainment venues.
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  • Policy LU-2.9
    Open Space Needs
    Establish and maintain public open space and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential uses to provide sufficient open space and recreational opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors.
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  • Policy LU-3.10
    Community Attractions
    Support the development of regional land uses that allow for entertainment, sports, and unique venues that benefit the local community and attract a wide range of visitors.
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  • Policy LU-4.9
    Recreational Amenities
    Encourage public, private and commercial recreational facilities in areas that are park and open space deficient.
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Housing Element

  • Policy HE-3.4
    Supportive Services
    Support the provision of employment training, child care services, rental assistance, youth services, and other community services that enable households to attain the greatest level of self-sufficiency and independence.
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