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Athletic Facilities

Harvey West Park Ballfields

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of reservable athletic facilities for everything from softball to beach volleyball. Reserving is easy. Fees are reasonable. Choose from the following facilities.

Soccer
Depot Park Soccer Fields (101 Washington Street)
General Information

Softball
Softball Fields
Harvey West Park (314 Evergreen Street) and DeLaveaga Park (Branciforte Drive)
Map of Harvey West Park

Map of DeLaveaga Park
Fields for softball games or practice are available at Harvey West and DeLaveaga Parks. Harvey West Park Fields 2 & 3 (located in the Stadium) are perfect for informal games or practices. Fields 5 & 6 at Harvey West Park (next to Portuguese Hall) offer bleachers, dugouts, lights, clay/cinder infields and parking nearby. DeLaveaga Fields 1 & 2 offer a beautiful setting for your game or tournament (see more about DeLaveaga under tournament rentals below). For more information call 420-5270.

Tournament Rentals
DeLaveaga Park (Branciforte Drive)
Map of DeLaveaga Park

Planning a special softball tournament? DeLaveaga is the perfect site! DeLaveaga features bleachers, lights, dugouts, clay/cinder infields, restrooms and limited parking. Call 420-5270 for information.

Basketball & Volleyball
Natural Bridges Gymnasium
255 Swift Street
Natural Bridges Gym accommodates basketball and volleyball with ease. Featuring bleachers, glass backboards with breakaway rims and a wood floor with ample parking nearby--Natural Bridges is a great choice for your special tournament or practice session. Call 420-5270 for information.

Beach Volleyball Courts
Main Beach
Sun, sand and beach volleyball! Our courts will make your casual beach party or tournament a success. For more information, call 420-5270.


Civic Auditorium
307 Church Street
Centrally located in downtown Santa Cruz--the Civic works for basketball and volleyball games or tourneys, and rainy day practices. Ample parking, box office services and a professional staff make the Civic an excellent site for your sporting event. To reserve call 420-5240.
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Tennis Courts
Courts at University Terrace Park (Meder Street), Neary Lagoon (Bay Street), and Derby Park (Woodland Way) are reservable. Call 420-5270 for reservations.
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DeLaveaga Golf Course
401 Upper Park Rd.
Santa Cruz City's own beautiful championship par 72 golf course. Plan your special fundraiser or just-for-fun tournament with the expert assistance of DeLaveaga Golf Pro Gary Loustalot and his staff. Call 423-7212 for more information.
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Beach & Waterfront Area
Cowell's Beach
Located on the west side of the municipal wharf, this area is suitable for some types of athletic events. Specific areas of this intimate strand may be also reserved for weddings, picnics, and private or corporate parties. Just in front of the Coast Santa Cruz Hotel, this section of the beach is ideal for smaller gatherings ranging from 1-400 people. Portions of the beach are close to restrooms, parking, and electricity. Amplified sound is allowed with an additional permit. ($33 fee)

Main Beach
Located in front of Beach Street and to the east side of the municipal wharf, Main Beach is ideal for larger events such as corporate gatherings or sporting tournaments. Framed between the ocean and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this 1000 yard stretch of sand is suitable for events 6000+ in attendance. Portions of the beach are close to restrooms, parking, and electricity. Amplified sound is allowed with an additional permit. ($33 fee)

Volleyball Courts
14 beach volleyball courts are available for rent on the main beach in Santa Cruz. All courts have professional grade nets and different heights for men and women. The courts are frequented by both amateur and professional members of the sport, as well as several national tournaments. Parking and restrooms are both located nearby on Beach Street.


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How To Reserve:

  1. Select facility. Call the phone number listed to check availability.

  2. Request an application or pick one up.

    For reservations at: Depot Park, Lighthouse Point, Harvey West Park, DeLaveaga Park, Natural Bridges School Gymnasium, Tennis Courts
    Pick up applications at:
    Parks and Recreation Office
    323 Church Street
    Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    8am- 5pm - Mon-Fri, 420-5270

    For reservations for: Cowell's and Main Beach; and Beach Volleyball Courts, call 420-6141.

    For reservations at: Civic Auditorium
    Pick up applications at:
    Civic Box Office
    307 Church Street
    Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    9am-5:30pm - Mon-Fri, 420-5240

    For tournament reservations at: DeLaveaga Golf Course
    DeLaveaga Golf Course
    401 Upper Park Rd.
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    7am-6pm, Daily Call: 423-7212

  3. Complete and return application(s) with fees to the appropriate reservation office.
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Fees:

PDF of facility use fees effective March 10, 2008. Prices listed are for city residents. Non-city residents add $20.00 to fee total. Special events requiring Conditions of Use pertaining to insurance, parking etc add $50 to fee total. Day rate is for 8 hours. An hourly rate of $20 per hour is charged for each hour in excess of 8 hours. Parking fees are not included in facility reservation fees; metered parking will be enforced.


Rules & Regulations:

  1. Event to begin and end on time.

  2. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public facilities and on Cowell's and Main Beach.

  3. Decorations subject to rules and regulations of each facility.

  4. Set up and clean up are the responsibility of the permittee (except at the Civic Auditorium).

  5. Alcohol may only be consumed in reservable picnic areas by permit. (Alcohol may not be consumed at any ballfields or beach areas.)

  6. See application packet for specific information on the rules and regulations at the facility you are reserving.
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Policies:

  1. Reservations (and requests for sound permits) must be made a minimum of 7 working days in advance.

  2. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservation is recommended.

  3. Cancellation of reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance to receive a 50% refund of fees. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior are non-refundable.

  4. Sales of any kind must be approved by City Council. (Non-profit groups may submit a written request for permission for sales from the Director of Parks and Recreation.) The City requires a percentage of gross sales.

  5. A 5% admission tax is required for all events charging admission and/or booth fees.

  6. Policies regarding insurance, deposits and cancellations vary by facility. Please check the application packet for the facility you are reserving.

  7. Sound permits are allowed for designated areas only. Sound will be discontinued if it interferes with other park users. There is a $33 fee for all sound permits.

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