Category: Parks and Recreation

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

Grant increase brings more swim scholarships to Santa Ana

Santa Ana Aquatics grows 2025 summer scholarship program thanks to expanded grant funding! From June 2 to August 8, the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is diving into swim lessons with certified instructors leading high-quality Learn-to-Swim programs at pool facilities across the city. Thanks to strong community partnerships—including the … Continued

Santa Ana summer events kick off with movies in the park

Enjoy free family-friendly outdoor movie nights this summer at parks across Santa Ana every Friday from June 6 – July 25, 2025 The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) invites residents and visitors to enjoy a free series of movies in the park this summer! From June 6 through July … Continued

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through March and April

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

Roosevelt Walker Community Center Open House hosts the Orange County Hope, Health & Harmony: A Community Celebration of Wellness, Culture, and Connection

Hope, Health & Harmony, a family-friendly wellness event and Roosevelt-Walker Community Center’s Annual Open House, will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, located at 816 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701. This year, we are excited to bring together the City of Santa Ana … Continued

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