Santa Ana continues to create opportunities for older adults to live, learn, and explore every day. Santa Ana Senior Center (714) 647-6540 424 W 3rd St Southwest Senior Center (714) 647-5306 2201 W McFadden Ave We proudly offer a variety of recreational activities to seniors, ages 55+. Our centers provide a space for seniors to...
The Santa Ana Wilderness Club explores the nature that exists in our everyday habitats and local wilderness parks. Join your friendly parks and recreation staff on monthly guided hikes, field trips, and volunteer activities. Participate in this free program for Santa Ana residents, ages 7+. The Wilderness Club aims to increase community wellness by providing...
Composting in Santa Ana Parks Help prevent waste by dropping off and donating your organic and compostable food scraps. Not only does this help reduce waste in landfills, but this also helps improve the soil to grow healthy plants and people! All five Community Gardens have compost piles that are open for residents: El Salvador...
All ages are welcome to gather, learn, relax, connect with nature, and practice mindfulness at five community garden programs in Santa Ana: El Salvador Park Community Garden Jerome Park Community Garden Madison Park Community Garden Pacific Electric Park Community Garden Roosevelt Walker Community Garden These gardens promote wellness by encouraging the growth of fruits and...
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...
Permanently closed. Thank you for the Winter Village memories over the last three years. Although the Winter Village will not be returning to the Santa Ana Civic Center in 2024, residents can look forward to a number of holiday events and programs offered at our recreation centers throughout the season. Stay up to date by...
Details: Tentative Join us for our fourth annual Santa Ana Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Moon Festival, this event highlights Asian cultures and the Vietnamese members of our community. Traditionally this festival is meant to be a celebration of the fall harvest and full moon, a time when families get together to enjoy each...
August 24, 2025 2 - 7 p.m. Centennial Park Join us on Sunday, August 24 at Centennial Park for a full day of culture as the City of Santa Ana hosts its annual Chicano Heritage Festival! We invite everyone to come together as we celebrate the City's rich Mexican American history. Guests can look forward...
June 6 - July 25, 2025 Activities begin 6:30 p.m. Movies begin at dusk New park locations weekly Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and loved ones—it’s time for Movies in the Park! Join us every Friday evening beginning June 6 for seven weeks of FREE family-friendly movies at different parks throughout Santa Ana. Each movie...
Details: Tentative Thank you for joining us! Last year's event information below. Download 2024 Concerts in the Park images July 18 - August 8, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Carl Thornton Park, Portola Park, Jerome Park, Memorial Park The Santa Ana Concerts in the Park series is back! Join us every Thursday beginning July...
July 4, 2025 5 - 9 p.m. Centennial Park The City of Santa Ana's annual Fourth of July celebration will once again be taking place this year at Centennial Park, on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 - 9 p.m. This free community event will include live music, food vendors, inflatables, and an amazing firework...
The 2025 Juneteenth Festival is hosted by Orange County Heritage Council, with sponsorship by the City of Santa Ana, on Saturday, June 14, in Centennial Park. Please visit the event page to learn more. Thank you for joining us during past Santa Ana Juneteenth Festivals and helping to make this city event so memorable. Event...
May 17, 2025 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santa Ana Stadium On your marks, get set, get fit! Mark your calendars, and start preparing for the Santa Ana Fun Run. This year's Fun Run will be themed around the 70's and we invite all participants to bring their best 70's gear. The community can look...
Due to budgetary considerations, this event has been removed from the City’s event calendar. Thank you for joining us during past Santa Ana EGG-cellent Adventures and helping to make this city event so memorable. Event pictures from past years can be found below. Stay up to date with future events and programs by following...
Live life to the fullest and explore a variety of events in Santa Ana throughout the year. We work year-round to bring a wide range of exciting events and activities for all to enjoy. Our team is committed to hosting the highest quality family-friendly events, and always seeking new partners and collaborators to help do...
Welcome to CULTURA: a community connection guide, Santa Ana’s award-winning triannual magazine! Discover city programs and activities from Library, Parks and Recreation, and Zoo. View it below, on mobile, or download the full PDF. Subscribe The Cultura is published three times a year. Subscribe to start receiving a printed copy mailed to your Santa Ana home...
The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is actively recruiting innovative, enthusiastic and results driven leaders. Our department is making a positive impact in Santa Ana through people, parks and programs. If you have an interest in serving your community and joining a team of passionate professionals, apply today! Upcoming hiring fair dates...
In order to better serve the community and improve the overall quality of life, the City of Santa Ana will be implementing various park projects and improvements over the next 10 years. These projects are designed to better meet the needs for park systems in the community, by ensuring that all residents have access to...
