Category: Parks and Recreation

City celebrates groundbreaking of Memorial Park Aquatics Center

The City of Santa Ana celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Memorial Park Aquatics Center, a $29.3 million project that will completely transform and modernize the Memorial Park swimming pool originally built in 1956. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember Jessie Lopez, Councilmember David Penaloza, and City Manager Alvaro Nuñez led the … Continued

Santa Ana celebrates UCI Education installations at two local parks

UC Irvine’s School of Education, in partnership with the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI), hosted community celebrations, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, to unveil playful, interactive learning installations at Madison Park and Angels Park on February 6 and April 4, 2025, respectively. Some … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for March 27 to April 2

Below are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. March 27 to April 1 … Continued

International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW)

Let’s get our hands dirty and celebrate compost! Celebrate International Composting Awareness Week with this year’s theme, “Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!” Whether you’re a seasoned composter or a beginner, join us for engaging FREE workshops at Santa Ana’s Community Gardens from May 5-9. These workshops are open to all ages, providing an opportunity to … Continued

Peace, Love and Run: Santa Ana Fun Run returns May 17

Registration is now open for the annual 5k/10k race hosted by the City of Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dust off your bell-bottoms and tie-dye shirts! The Santa Ana Fun Run is back with a far-out ’70s theme, set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Runners and walkers of all levels are … Continued

Santa Ana day camps are back for summer 2025!

As summer approaches, the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRSCA) is getting ready to offer daily summer programs for youth . All camps will take place from June 2 to August 8, and registration opens on Thursday, April 3. Register early to guarantee your spot and ensure a summer filled … Continued

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