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.

Health and wellness

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Explore the world of wellness and learn to live your healthiest life.

Everyday health & wellness programing is a focus area for our recreation services. We strive to promote overall well-being for the community. Programs bring an experiential approach to several mindful activities that allow participants to stay emotionally connected and physically active. We recognize that in order for our community to succeed as a whole, it is important to take care of our residents as individuals. Our programs are designed to relax, learn, and grow.

If you have questions or want to learn more about health and wellness opportunities, contact the health and wellness team at (714) 571-4253.


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Garden workshops: honoring indigenous ingredients

Nov 11 2025

Roosevelt Walker Community Center

Join our garden workshop where we will be learning about the indigenous foods of the California Indians through activities, food history and recipes using heirloom vegetables, fruits, seeds, and acorns. Date: Every Wednesday during November Location: Roosevelt-Walker Community Garden Time: 3 – 5 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

Harvest Bouquets

Nov 11 2025

Madison Park

Join us at the Madison Park Community Garden for a bouquet-making workshop! Discover the art of arranging beautiful bouquets using dried flowers and foliage from our previous harvest. Turn nature's past season into something fresh and meaningful. Free and open to all ages, for more information and to register, visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

A Bird’s Thanksgiving

Nov 12 2025

Pacific Electric Park

Join the Pacific Electric Park Community Garden workshop to build a feeder to take home and give your neighborhood birds a thanksgiving feast! Free and open to all ages: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

Garden workshops: honoring indigenous ingredients

Nov 12 2025

El Salvador Park

Join our garden workshop where we will be learning about the indigenous foods of the California Indians through activities, food history and recipes using heirloom vegetables, fruits, seeds, and acorns. Date: Every Wednesday during November Location: El Salvador Park Community Garden Time: 3 - 5 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

Garden workshops: honoring indigenous ingredients

Nov 18 2025

Roosevelt Walker Community Center

Join our garden workshop where we will be learning about the indigenous foods of the California Indians through activities, food history and recipes using heirloom vegetables, fruits, seeds, and acorns. Date: Every Wednesday during November Location: Roosevelt-Walker Community Garden Time: 3 – 5 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

Giving and Sharing is the Santanero Way

Nov 19 2025

Jerome Park

Join us at the Jerome Park Community Garden workshop for a learning experience highlighting mentorship, health, and care services. Free and open to all ages. For more information and to register, visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps

Garden workshops: honoring indigenous ingredients

Nov 19 2025

El Salvador Park

Join our garden workshop where we will be learning about the indigenous foods of the California Indians through activities, food history and recipes using heirloom vegetables, fruits, seeds, and acorns. Date: Every Wednesday during November Location: El Salvador Park Community Garden Time: 3 - 5 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

Wilderness Club: Upper Newport Bay

Nov 22 2025

Roosevelt Walker Community Center

Join the Wilderness Club on their next outing to the Upper Newport Bay  on Saturday, November 22 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. The Wilderness Club will be doing a moderate, guided hike by the OC Habitats  naturalists through the Newport Back Bay. Bring water, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection! Free transportation provided and Pre-trip Meeting...

Garden workshops: honoring indigenous ingredients

Nov 25 2025

Roosevelt Walker Community Center

Join our garden workshop where we will be learning about the indigenous foods of the California Indians through activities, food history and recipes using heirloom vegetables, fruits, seeds, and acorns. Date: Every Wednesday during November Location: Roosevelt-Walker Community Garden Time: 3 – 5 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 

Garden workshops: honoring indigenous ingredients

Nov 26 2025

El Salvador Park

Join our garden workshop where we will be learning about the indigenous foods of the California Indians through activities, food history and recipes using heirloom vegetables, fruits, seeds, and acorns. Date: Every Wednesday during November Location: El Salvador Park Community Garden Time: 3 - 5 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SANovWrkshps 


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