Veterans Day Closure

Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Learn more.

Category: Parks and Recreation

City breaks ground on $13.4 million Centennial Park Improvements Project

The City of Santa Ana held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Centennial Park Improvements Project on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember David Penaloza and Councilmember Thai Viet Phan spoke and joined in the ceremonial groundbreaking. Thank you to the community members who gathered to celebrate the new amenities and upgraded recreational spaces that … Continued

Santiago Park Archery Range temporarily closed on November 14

Due to construction, the Santiago Park Archery Range (2871 E. Memory Ln.) will be closed Friday, November 14, 2025 and will reopen next operating day. To learn more about the Archery Range, please visit www.santa-ana.org/santiago-park-archery-range/. For inquiries, please contact parksandrecreation@santa-ana.org.

Food assistance available for the Santa Ana community

With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, we are providing a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help our community. 📍Delhi Community Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707; Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. 📍Catholic Charities of OC: Doris Cantlay Food Distribution Center, 2020 … Continued

The Turkey Bowl Tournament is back Saturday, November 22 at Jerome Park!

The Turkey Bowl Returns! Get ready for the second annual adult kickball Turkey Bowl tournament hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency! Happening on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Jerome Park (2115 W McFadden Ave) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family for a day packed with fun, … Continued

City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets – Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII … Continued

Sandpointe Park Playground KABOOM! community project comes to life on October 11

The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency and Public Works Agency are excited to partner with KABOOM!, Pacific Life Foundation, and First Financial Resources (FFR) to introduce a new playground at Sandpointe Park (3700 Birch St.) with a community build day on Saturday, October 11 . In response to more challenging … Continued

Boo at the Zoo returns October 18-19 and October 25-26 to Santa Ana Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is back! Join the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park for an evening of silly and spooky fun with trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, special animal presentations and other family-friendly activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only $2 for Santa Ana residents (there is a limited number each day.) … Continued

Performer applications now open for Plaza Navideña

Calling all local performers! Are you ready to light up the stage this holiday season? The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency invites you to be part of this year’s Plaza Navideña celebration at Plaza Calle Cuatro (325 E. 4th St.) on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Showcase your talent … Continued

New Memorial Park Aquatics Facility receives Design Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects Orange County Chapter (AIAOC)

The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with ELS Architecture and Urban Planning, is proud to announce that the new Memorial Park Aquatics Facility, currently under construction, has received a Design Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects, Orange County Chapter (AIAOC). The AIAOC Design Awards celebrate exceptional and innovative architectural achievements in Orange … Continued

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