Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek is a City of Orange recreation area with athletic fields, a playground, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, a fitness circuit, picnic facilities, the Sports Center at Grijalva Park and access to the Santiago Creek Trail. The park is also the site of Orange’s new public skatepark, where ground was broken on August 27, 2026, and construction is expected to be finished in summer 2027.
Grijalva Park Information
Address: 368 N. Prospect St., Orange, CA 92869
Park Hours: 5 a.m.–11 p.m. daily
Sports Center: 368 N. Prospect St., Building B
Community Services: 714-744-7274
Field Conditions/Closures: 714-744-5592
Dogs: Allowed on leash
Trail Access: Santiago Creek Trail
Things to Do at Grijalva Park
Sports & Fitness
- Three lighted multipurpose fields
- Two lighted outdoor basketball courts
- Sand volleyball court
- Outdoor exercise circuit
- Walking and jogging paths
- Indoor recreation at the Sports Center
Family Recreation
- Playground
- Open lawn areas
- Walking paths
- Santiago Creek Trail access
- Benches and drinking fountains
Picnics & Facilities
- Picnic pavilions and tables
- Barbecue facilities
- Restrooms
- Bicycle racks
- Parking
- Reservable facilities
Playground
The Grijalva Park playground includes separate play features suited to younger and older children, including swings, climbing features, bridges and slides. The play surface uses wood chips, and the surrounding park provides open space, picnic areas and nearby restrooms.
Sports Fields, Basketball & Fitness
Grijalva Park includes three lighted multipurpose fields, two lighted outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court and walking paths. The fields are used for organized sports and may be reserved through the City of Orange. Unpaved portions of the walking routes can become muddy after significant rain.
Outdoor Fitness Circuit
The outdoor exercise circuit provides body-weight and resistance-based fitness stations in a shaded exercise area. It gives visitors another workout option in addition to the park’s fields, courts and walking routes.
Sports Center at Grijalva Park
The Sports Center at Grijalva Park is located at 368 N. Prospect St., Building B. The facility includes indoor gym and multipurpose space and serves as an in-person location for City of Orange Community Services. Counter hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Sports Center hosts recreation programs, classes, leagues and open-gym activities. Offerings change by season, so visitors should check the City’s current recreation activity guide and registration information rather than relying on older class lists or prices.
Current City of Orange Sports & Open Gym Information
Indoor Basketball & Pickleball
The Sports Center offers scheduled open-gym activities, including basketball and indoor pickleball. Open-gym hours and sport offerings can vary from month to month, so check the current City calendar before visiting.
The Sports Center has three indoor pickleball courts. The current open-gym fee is $5 per person, per session. Pickleball players should bring their own paddle and ball. An annual waiver is required for open-gym participation, and participants under 18 need a parent or guardian to complete the required waiver.
Grijalva Skatepark – Under Construction
The City of Orange broke ground on August 27, 2026, on a new concrete skatepark of about 11,000 square feet at Grijalva Park. The City Council awarded the $2,525,836.50 construction contract to DD Systems, Inc., doing business as Ace CD, Inc., on April 28, 2026, with California Skateparks as the skatepark subcontractor. The total project budget is $2,818,527. According to the Foothills Sentry, construction is slated to be finished in summer 2027.
The Grindline Skateparks design includes a clover-shaped, multi-level bowl and a street plaza with stair sets, handrails, ledges and rails, connected by quarter pipes, banks and transitions. The project also includes area and security lighting, shaded spectator seating, landscaping, paved ADA-accessible routes and a prefabricated restroom. The Foothills Sentry reports that the skatepark is intended for skateboards as well as other non-motorized wheeled activities, including scooters, BMX bikes and roller skates.
The rest of Grijalva Park is meant to stay open during construction. The construction contract requires the work area to be fenced and the park’s basketball courts, turf areas, parking lot, access roads and walkways to remain open. Any temporary closure requires 48 hours’ notice to the City and posted signs.
See our Grijalva Skatepark guide for the full project timeline, design details, cost breakdown and funding.
Picnics & Reservations
Grijalva Park has picnic pavilions, picnic tables and barbecue facilities for gatherings. Certain picnic areas, athletic fields and facilities may require advance reservations or permits. For current availability, capacities, fees and rules, use the City of Orange Parks & Facility Permits information or call Community Services at 714-744-7274.
Santiago Creek Trail
Grijalva Park provides access to the Santiago Creek Trail, giving walkers and bicyclists a connection to other parks and recreation areas in Orange. Nearby destinations along the broader trail and park network include Yorba Park and Hart Park.
After heavy rain, check current park and trail conditions before using unpaved areas. Dogs in City parks should remain leashed, and visitors using reservable facilities should follow current City permit requirements.
Grijalva Park Master Plan & Future Development
Grijalva Park has developed in phases since the City acquired the property in 1999. The City owns 42 acres at the northwest corner of Prospect Street and Spring Street, with Santiago Creek forming the western edge, and the first 15 acres were developed with lighted soccer fields in 2002. The original 2005 master plan envisioned additional recreational and community facilities on the undeveloped portions of the property, but those concepts have changed over time.
The skatepark has now advanced from a master-plan concept to construction, with ground broken in August 2026. Planning for other undeveloped portions of Grijalva Park continues separately. The City held a Grijalva Master Plan community workshop in March 2026 as part of the ongoing planning process, so older concepts such as an aquatics facility, library, senior center or arts theater should not be considered approved future projects unless they appear in current City plans.
For the latest planning information, see the City’s Park Planning & Development page.
Grijalva Park FAQ
What are Grijalva Park’s hours?
Grijalva Park is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where is Grijalva Park?
Grijalva Park is at 368 N. Prospect St. in Orange, California.
Is parking free at Grijalva Park?
Parking is available at the park. Visitors should follow posted parking restrictions and temporary event or construction notices.
Are dogs allowed at Grijalva Park?
Yes. Dogs are allowed in City parks when kept on a leash and under their owner’s control.
Does Grijalva Park have a playground?
Yes. Grijalva Park has a playground with swings, slides, climbing features and play areas suited to different ages.
Does Grijalva Park have basketball courts?
Yes. The park has two lighted outdoor basketball courts, and the Sports Center offers indoor gym activities according to its current schedule.
Is there pickleball at Grijalva Park?
Yes. The Sports Center at Grijalva Park has three indoor pickleball courts used during scheduled open-gym sessions.
How much is indoor pickleball or open gym?
The current open-gym fee is $5 per person, per session. Check the City’s current calendar and fee information before visiting because schedules and fees can change.
Is the Grijalva skatepark open yet?
No. The skatepark has been under construction since the August 27, 2026, groundbreaking and is not open yet.
When will the Grijalva skatepark open?
According to the Foothills Sentry, construction is slated to be finished in summer 2027. The opening date will depend on construction progress, inspections and the City’s final schedule. See our Grijalva Skatepark guide for details.
Is Grijalva Park open during skatepark construction?
Yes. The construction contract requires the basketball courts, turf areas, parking lot, access roads and walkways to remain open while the skatepark work area is fenced off. Any temporary closure requires 48 hours’ notice and posted signs.
Does Grijalva Park connect to the Santiago Creek Trail?
Yes. Visitors can access the Santiago Creek Trail from the Grijalva Park area.
Can you reserve picnic areas and sports fields?
Yes, certain park facilities and fields can be reserved. Contact City of Orange Community Services or check the current Parks & Facility Permits information for availability and requirements.
More Parks Near Grijalva Park
Explore more Orange parks and trails including Yorba Park, Hart Park and the Santiago Creek Trail.