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

Posted on October 21, 2025

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,...
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Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency invites community to honor loved ones at Día de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars

Posted on October 20, 2025

The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will remember and celebrate the lives of passed loved ones at the third annual Día de Los Muertos: Magic of the Altars event. Hosted at the Roosevelt-Walker Community Center (816 E. Chestnut Ave.) on Saturday, November 1, from 3 – 6 p.m., this cultural celebration will...
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City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

Posted on October 16, 2025

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

Posted on October 10, 2025

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

Posted on October 9, 2025

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.)...
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Performer applications now open for Plaza Navideña

Posted on October 8, 2025

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

Posted on October 2, 2025

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...

Watch videos of Fiestas Patrias parade and Grito de Independencia ceremony

Posted on September 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana celebrated the 45th annual Fiestas Patrias in downtown Santa Ana on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025. The Grito de Independencia ceremony with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana celebrating Mexican Independence was held on Sept. 13, and the parade was on Sept. 14 on Main Street. Watch videos below. https://youtu.be/kNC1H77943Q?si=rElxLv6jAQhysJpu...
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Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center hosts its first Autumn Fest Open House

Posted on September 16, 2025

Celebrate the Fall Season at the Autumn Fest Open House! The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the fall season at the first ever Autumn Fest Open House taking place at the Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center (706 N. Newhope St.) on Saturday, October 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will...
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Street closures planned September 12-15 for Fiestas Patrias festival and parade

Posted on September 10, 2025

Street closures will be in effect for the Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias celebration from Friday, September 12, to Monday, September 15. Festival area closures on 4th Street and surrounding streets will be from 5 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Monday. Parade route closures along Main Street will be from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday....
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Discover what’s happening in Santa Ana this fall with CULTURA

Posted on September 5, 2025

The fall edition of CULTURA is your ultimate guide to seasonal events, programs, and classes from Santa Ana Parks and Recreation, the Santa Ana Public Library, and the Santa Ana Zoo. Inside, you’ll find not only daily activities and community happenings, but also feature stories highlighting exciting projects across the city, like: the Sandpointe Park...
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Community in motion: the power of community education and contract classes

Posted on September 4, 2025

Community education—also known as contract classes—provide specialized offerings that are more than just recreational fun. These instructor led programs include everything from fitness and dance to arts, sports, and personal development. They promote well-being, support local talent, and create meaningful opportunities for connection and growth across Santa Ana. Expanding access To offer a wide range...
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Teamwork makes the green work: creative partnerships to transform park spaces

Posted on September 4, 2025

In Santa Ana, creativity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a catalyst for transformation, especially when powered by collaboration. The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) knows that the most meaningful park improvements come from working with the community, not just for it. That’s why PRCSA seeks innovative, inclusive ways to stretch resources, build lasting...
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Santa Ana to celebrate 45th annual Fiestas Patrias with free festival, parade and live music on Sept. 13-14

Posted on August 28, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County’s only Fiestas Patrias festival and parade will return to Downtown Santa Ana for its 45th year in a weekend-long tribute to the diverse heritage of Latino communities and the independence of Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias 2025 will take place from...

City of Santa Ana opens innovative Outdoor Library at Jerome Park as part of largest library expansion in 50 years

Posted on August 21, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of one of the only permanent public outdoor libraries in the country on Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of the largest expansion of the Santa Ana library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment in library facilities. The Santa Ana...

Heat advisory Aug. 21-23: Beat the heat at City cooling centers

Posted on August 20, 2025

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for Orange County Inland Areas, including Santa Ana, until August 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. The City of Santa Ana’s Delhi Branch library, community centers and senior centers are available as cooling centers for all residents at the following times and locations: Library Delhi Branch...
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Community ‘thrives together’ at 2025 International Older Adults Celebration on October 3

Posted on August 19, 2025

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency's Senior Services section invites the older adult community to join us for the third annual International Older Adults Celebration on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Jerome Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event embraces the theme of “Thriving Together,” celebrating connection, wellness, and shared joy...
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Santa Ana to celebrate fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival on August 24 at Centennial Park

Posted on August 19, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the public to come together in celebration of Chicano culture and history at the fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival this Sunday, August 24. Santa Ana was the first city in Orange County to officially recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month in 2021, and this year...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through September

Posted on August 13, 2025

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...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through November

Posted on August 13, 2025

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...
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