Trash and recycling collection resumes

On July 14, Republic Services resumed regular trash and recycling collection and is working to empty any trash carts remaining from last week. Residents should leave trash carts at the curb until they have been serviced.  Read more

Category: Parks and Recreation

Temporary pump track comes to Centennial Park this summer

Get ready to ride! A temporary pump track is popping up at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. (located near Skate Park), from Tuesday, July 15, 2025 through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, grab your bike, skateboard, scooter, wheelchair or rollerblades and test your skills on this fun, rolling … Continued

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through September

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields … Continued

The summer edition of CULTURA magazine is here

The summer edition of CULTURA, Santa Ana’s official community magazine, is now available and filled with everything you need to enjoy the season! Inside, you’ll find a full program guide for Parks and Recreation, the Santa Ana Public Library, and the Santa Ana Zoo. You’ll also discover an events calendar and inspiring stories from around … Continued

Sign up for adult and youth summer classes and programs

July is just around the corner, and so is a new season of fun with Santa Ana Parks and Recreation! Whether you’re trying something new or building on a favorite hobby, our summer sessions offer exciting options for all ages. Explore art workshops, fitness classes, or enroll your child in Summer Splash Day Camp. There’s … Continued

Santa Ana Zoo to stay open late in July

This July, enjoy extra time with your favorite animals as the Santa Ana Zoo extends its hours on weekends and select Wednesdays. Stay past the usual 5 p.m. closing time and experience the Zoo in a whole new way. Extended hours are included with regular admission. Weekend hours in July: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. … Continued

Help us name our new park at Bristol and Tolliver streets

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency recently broke ground on a new 1.25-acre park at the intersection of Bristol and Tolliver streets. The park will feature drought-tolerant landscaping, pedestrian pathways, recreational spaces, and a basketball court. It will be the first City park to have a … Continued

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through June and August

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields at the … Continued

More than a game: youth basketball program thrives in Santa Ana

With decades of history and a growing partnership with the LA Clippers, Santa Ana’s youth basketball program continues to be a pillar of the community—offering quality coaching, character development, and unforgettable experiences to hundreds of young athletes each season. The City of Santa Ana’s Boys Basketball Program, active since the early 1980s, serves nearly 500 … Continued

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