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Hear ye, hear ye! Shakespeare in the Park coming to Santa Ana’s Birch Park on July 31

Posted on July 26, 2024

Shakespeare by the Sea is bringing a live performance of ‘Henry IV: Falstaff and the Boy Who Would be King’ to downtown Santa Ana. Santa Ana, Calif. – Join a free, live performance of William Shakespeare’s highly acclaimed “Henry IV: Falstaff and the Boy Who Would be King” on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Birch...

Street closures and permitted events for July 25-31

Posted on July 25, 2024

Here 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. Thursday, July 25 Portola...

Street closures and permitted events for July 18-24

Posted on July 18, 2024

Street closures and permitted events for July 11-17

Posted on July 11, 2024

Escape the summer heat at City cooling centers

Posted on July 10, 2024

During hot summer days, please remember to drink lots of water, limit activity outside, and go to our community centers, senior centers or Newhope Branch Library if you need to cool down. Santa Ana Main Library is closed for renovations, but the Newhope Branch Library has extended hours. Facility Hours ADA Accessible? Animals Allowed? Garfield...

Street closures and permitted events for July 4-10

Posted on July 3, 2024

City Hall closed, no street sweeping on 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2024

In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024. There will be no street sweeping, and trash collection will be delayed by one day. City Hall will also be closed on Friday, July 5, for the regular Friday closure. City Hall...

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City of Santa Ana kicks off National Parks & Recreation Month with ribbon cutting ceremony for King Street pocket park

Posted on July 1, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana kicked off National Parks and Recreation Month by celebrating the completion of the King Street Urban Greening Project on Monday, July 1. The King Street project is a significant enhancement to the Artesia Pilar neighborhood, transforming a previously underutilized space into a vibrant 10,000-square-foot pocket park....

Street closures and permitted events for June 27 to July 3

Posted on June 28, 2024

Street closures and permitted events for June 20-26

Posted on June 20, 2024

Santa Ana City Council unanimously approves 2024-25 budget

Posted on June 19, 2024

The budget includes more funding for youth programs, roads, public safety, and investments in City facilities. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments in City roads and public facilities. “This balanced budget...

City of Santa Ana expands aquatics program with new scholarships and partnerships

Posted on June 14, 2024

Kaiser Permanente, American Red Cross and the USA Swimming Foundation are helping residents access more aquatics activities this summer. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is thrilled to announce the expansion of its aquatics programs and new scholarship opportunities made possible by partnerships with Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash program, American Red Cross...

Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks and fun at Centennial Park

Posted on June 13, 2024

The City of Santa Ana is hosting the 12th annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is getting ready to celebrate the red, white and blue! This year’s annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Centennial Park,...

Street closures and permitted events for June 13-19

Posted on June 13, 2024

Youth in front of inflatable screen at park

Community gears up for summer movies, concerts at Santa Ana parks

Posted on June 5, 2024

Family-friendly movies and concerts will be showcased from June 7 to August 8, 2024, at rotating parks throughout Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Summer in the Park series is back! Everyone is invited to grab their lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the season with a variety of outdoor entertainment. All...

Upcoming & current park sport fields closures through August 2, 2024

Posted on May 23, 2024

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 sport fields...

Santa Ana Juneteenth Picnic to be celebrated on June 22

Posted on May 23, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana’s 2024 Juneteenth celebration will bring an exciting picnic atmosphere with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, delicious food vendors and more as we celebrate this holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. The Santa Ana Juneteenth Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024,...

Memorial Park pool mural can be preserved in aquatics center project

Posted on May 23, 2024

Construction documents released this week confirm the mural won’t need to be removed. SANTA ANA, Calif. – A historical mural located on a wall at Memorial Park pool can be preserved in place as part of a $25 million aquatics center project, according to preliminary construction documents provided to the City of Santa Ana this...

City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Memorial Day

Posted on May 22, 2024

In observance of Memorial Day, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. There will be no street sweeping, and trash collection will be delayed by one day. See the street sweeping holiday schedule for all of 2024 here.

Brew at the Zoo is coming to Santa Ana on June 8

Posted on May 21, 2024

This 21+ fundraiser features a curated list of breweries, live music and a commemorative tasting glass to benefit Zoo veterinary programs. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Zoo’s annual fundraiser, Brew at the Zoo, will bring together beer enthusiasts and animal lovers for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, June 8. Tickets are now on...