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International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW)

Posted on March 21, 2025

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...

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

Posted on March 18, 2025

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...

Santa Ana day camps are back for summer 2025!

Posted on March 7, 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...

2025 City of Santa Ana Parks & Recreation hiring fair

2025 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency summer hiring fairs

Posted on March 7, 2025

Join us for an in-person hiring fair on Wednesday, March 12 and April 2, 2025 from 1 - 6 p.m. as the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) will be hiring for various positions. Summer positions include camp counselors, lifeguards, cashiers, pool managers, and more. In addition to summer camp positions, PRCSA...

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Santa Ana Aquatics’ Emerging Lifeguard Leaders (E.L.L.) program returns to prepare future lifeguards for summer 2025!

Posted on March 7, 2025

City of Santa Ana Aquatics' E.L.L. (Emerging Lifeguard Leaders is back)! With summer 2025 right around the corner, the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Aquatics team is taking measures to prepare for the upcoming season. In preparation for nearing hiring fairs, trainings, and spring programming, the team is bringing back the long awaited Emerging Lifeguard...

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City celebrates ribbon cutting of George Upton All Access Park

Posted on March 4, 2025

One of our goals at the City of Santa Ana is to ensure residents and visitors of all abilities can enjoy our programs and resources. Back in 1995, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana built the Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground at Thornton Park to provide accessible activities and equipment for children who use wheelchairs or have...

City of Santa Ana to host ribbon cutting March 4 for major renovation at George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park

Posted on February 27, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the re-opening of the newly renovated George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event will highlight the City’s commitment to inclusive, modern, and innovative recreational...

City of Santa Ana and Anaheim Ducks offer Santa Ana residents discounted tickets for March 7 game

Posted on February 27, 2025

Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency expands partnership with Anaheim Ducks in 2025 to support teen programs. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its growing partnership with the Anaheim Ducks through another City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks Night offering discounted tickets to residents. The Ducks...

Garfield Community Center reopens after temporary closure

Posted on February 26, 2025

Due to unforeseen maintenance issues, the Garfield Community Center at 501 N. Lacy St. was temporarily closed from February 18 through February 24. The center reopened for normal operations February 25. For inquiries, please contact (714) 571-4288.

Street closures and permitted events for February 20-26

Posted on February 20, 2025

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. Friday, February 21 Main...

Garfield Community Center temporarily closed due to maintenance issues

Posted on February 19, 2025

Due to unforeseen maintenance issues, the Garfield Community Center at 501 N. Lacy St. is temporarily closed until further notice. For inquiries, please contact prscaengagement@santa-ana.org.

Street closures and permitted events for February 13-19

Posted on February 13, 2025

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Santa Ana selected as only California city to receive Mural Mosaic installation

Posted on February 13, 2025

The America Connects Heart & Home National Mural Mosaic will be unveiled on February 19 at Jerome Recreation Center. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its selection as the only city in California to receive a new public arts installation provided by international arts organization Mural Mosaic in...

Street closures and permitted events for February 6-12

Posted on February 6, 2025

Street closures and permitted events for January 23-29

Posted on January 23, 2025

Public Works Agency receives two awards for park projects

Posted on January 23, 2025

Congratulations to our Public Works team for winning two awards for our new park projects! Each year, the American Public Works Association of Southern California awards the Public Works Project of the Year to recognize excellence in public works management. On December 11, 2024, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency won two awards:...

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Posted on January 14, 2025

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City of Santa Ana Tết Festival returns January 25 for Lunar New Year celebration at Centennial Park

Posted on January 10, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – In commemoration of the community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures, the City of Santa Ana is celebrating the Year of the Snake at the second annual Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This free event will take place 1-6 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa...

Street closures and permitted events for January 9-15

Posted on January 9, 2025

High wind warning January 7-8: Report downed trees, power lines and traffic signals

Posted on January 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning from Tuesday, January 7, until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, for inland Orange County, the Santa Ana Mountains, and Foothills that will bring 35 to 45 mph winds from the northeast, with occasional strong wind gusts of over 75 mph. Damaging winds could blow down...