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Tickets
Tickets go on sale June 16th at Rec.us!
You can sign up for your dog's swim time when purchasing your tickets. Additional dog swims may be available day of. For each dog, we require one handler. Additional entry tickets for humans can be purcahses as "Non-Dog Swim" tickets.
This annual pool party raises much needed funds for animal services and youth recreation programs throughout Santa Cruz County. Parks & Rex features fun aquatic activities for kids, adults, and dogs - plus food, beverages, a raffle, and more!
We are currently seeking event sponsors, donations for our raffle, and volunteers for the event!
To get involved, please email Garrett at reservations@scparks.com.
Tickets are $25 each and enter you to win any of these great prize packages. Drawing is August 16th and need not be present to win.
To purchase raffle tickets by cash, check, or credit card, please contact the Parks Department at 454-7938
To purchase raffle tickets by Venmo, please contact Melodye.serino@santacruzcountyca.gov.
You’re going to Disneyland! Four (4) two-day park-hopper passes to the happiest place on earth (expires 12/31/25).
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You’re going to the Dodgers vs Giants game! Four (4) tickets to the Giants at the Dodgers in September.
Get the cure for travel fever with gift certificates for Southwest Airlines ($200), Airbnb ($200), Uber ($50), and a weekend travel packpack with toiletries bag.
Enjoy all your County Parks has to offer with these certificates: Group picnic area rental, $100 towards swim lessons, aquatics programs or swim entrances at Simpkins Family Swim Center; $100 towards choice of any adult/senior trip (some exceptions apply); $100 towards choice of youth and teen recreation program.
Improve your garden with galvanized tub filled with garden tools, garden gloves, kneeling mat, hand salve, $100 gift certificate from Alladin Nursery, six-pack of solar garden lights, 3 pots with plants, and watering can.
Make it a celebration with Mikasa china set of four (dinner plates and salad plates), table cloth, napkins and napkin rings (set of 4), cheese service set, pasta, olive oil, tea towel, 2022 Piemonte Barbera (Italy), cookbook and $50 Trader Joe's gift certificate.
Treat your dog to a staycation with coupons for boarding and grooming, dog treats, toys and accessories.
A basket of items to indulge yourself, including a $50 gift certificate from Spa Finder, cotton robe, four (4) mood patches, foot and hand masks, tuberrose reed diffuser, 2 scented soaps and hand creams, shower cubes, exfoliating sponge, body lotion, scented candle, and chai mix.
Pamper yourself with $100 spa gift card from the Well Within, soaps, hand creams, bath salts, bath oil, body sugar scrub, body creams, shower gels, face masks, candle and shower scrubber.
Make it a celebration with a $100 gift certificate from Whole Foods and six (6) bottles of wine: 2022 Harken Chardonnay (CA), 2024 La Vielle Rose (France), 2023 Seaglass Pinot Grigio (CA), 2024 Protea Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa), 2021 Storypoint Cabernet Sauvignon (CA), 2022 Llama Malbec (Argentina), and 2022 Fog & Light Pinot Noir (CA).
Unleash your inner skater with this 8 in Full Classic Dot Santa Cruz Complete Skateboard! Santa Cruz Skateboards pre-built completes feature wider shapes for easy foot placement and shorter wheelbases for easy turning with a sizing guide that makes buying a new entry level complete straight forward for beginners of any age or gender. This classic board is awesome to look at and a blast to ride!
Four (4) Boardwalk all-day wristbands for a day filled with beachside fun!
Show your dog some love with this pet basket filled with shampoo, paw cleaners, waste bags in carry roller, leash, treats, toys, and a $50 gift card from Pet Pals.
Show off your support for the Animal Shelter! Each package includes an SCCAS pullover sweatshirt, an SCCAS trucker hat, two (2) SCCAS t-shirts, two (2) SCCAS pint glasses, and a $150 gift certificate to Pet Pals.
(831) 454-7901 (General)
(831) 454-7941 (Registrations)
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays
parksinfo@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (General)
rec@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (Registrations)
Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.