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Street closures and permitted events for May 25 – 31

Posted on May 25, 2023

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. Through Friday, May 26 Lane reductions on Warner Ave. between Main and Flower streets due to construction activity in the area 24 hours a day through May...

Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park returns June 2 through July 14

Posted on May 25, 2023

Family-friendly movies will be showcased every Friday at select parks in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park series is back! Every Friday from June 2 through July 14, 2023, the City of Santa Ana will be hosting free weekly movie screenings at select park locations. A total of seven family-friendly movies...

Street closures and permitted events for May 18 – 24

Posted on May 18, 2023

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. Friday, May 19 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m....

The City of Santa Ana’s Summer Camp Program is back!

Posted on May 16, 2023

Get ready to jump into summer and enjoy the reimagined summer camp program. Registration is now open for the Summer Splash Day Camp. Campers will enjoy ten weeks of fun and creative summer programming, with weekly off-site excursions planned every Thursday. The program is focused on fostering personal growth for youth by providing safe, enjoyable,...

Street closures and permitted events May 11-17

Posted on May 11, 2023

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. Friday, May 12 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Delhi Park Event Hours: 2 - 6 p.m. Through May 12...

Juneteenth Festival returns to Santa Ana on June 17

Posted on May 9, 2023

The annual event will take place at Centennial Park for the second consecutive year. Come together and celebrate commUNITY at the Santa Ana Juneteenth Festival at Centennial Park on June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of family-friendly activities with live entertainment, car show, food, guest speakers, resources, and more....

Street closures and permitted events for May 4 – 10

Posted on May 4, 2023

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. Friday, May 5 Memorial Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro and closure and French Street between 4th and...

Street closures and permitted events for April 20-26

Posted on April 20, 2023

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. Thursday, April 20 Lane reductions southbound Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place due to utility work along the roadway 10 p.m. to 5 a.m....

Chicharito and Mia Hamm at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Mini Pitch

First U.S. Lay’s RePlay soccer field made from reused chip bag packaging opens in Santa Ana

Posted on April 20, 2023

Soccer stars Mia Hamm and Javier “Chicharito" Hernández join Lay’s and City of Santa Ana in opening new field at Cesar Chavez Park. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana joined Lay’s snack brand and soccer stars Mia Hamm and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to celebrate the opening of the first mini soccer field made...

Street closures and permitted events for April 13-19

Posted on April 13, 2023

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. Friday, April 14 Mariposa Park Zoo Pop Up Event: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Lanes Reduced on Civic Center Drive between French and Spurgeon streets 7 a.m. -...

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse teams up with City of Santa Ana and Project Backboard to refurbish community basketball court

Posted on March 28, 2023

The new court with a colorful mural in Portola Park will be unveiled at a community celebration on April 4. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana community is invited to celebrate the unveiling of a fully refurbished basketball court decorated with a vibrant, large-scale mural created through a partnership between BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®,...

New exercise program coming to Santa Ana Stadium

Posted on March 22, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is excited to announce the launch of the Santa Ana Moves program on April 1, 2023. Due to popular demand, the Parks and Recreation Agency will be opening Santa Ana stadium for physical activities and pick-up games as part of the new program Santa Ana Moves! Participants will have open...

Street closures and permitted events for March 16-22

Posted on March 16, 2023

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. March 16-17 1st Street full closure between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue for slopes construction Closure is from 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, until 5 a.m. Friday,...

Parks, Recreation and Community Services hosting summer hiring fairs

Posted on March 15, 2023

Now hiring for summer jobs! The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is currently seeking summer applicants who are innovative, enthusiastic, and results oriented individuals prepared to make an impact in their community. PRCSA is hosting two in-person job fairs to hire for various positions ranging from aquatics program specialists, youth camp...

Image of Lay's RePlay Mini-Pitch coming soon to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park

Cesar Chavez Campesino partial park closure for Lay’s RePlay Mini-Pitch installation

Posted on March 14, 2023

Construction starting March 15, 2023 in preparation for project unveiling tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2023. The City of Santa Ana, in collaboration with Lay’s RePlay, is excited to announce a new community project, bringing a sustainable artificial turf field to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park. Lay’s RePlay is an innovative global initiative partnering with the...

Santa Ana Fun Run: Annual 5K race adds 10K and Fit Fest

Posted on March 13, 2023

Registration is now open for April 21 and 22 events. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana’s annual 5K run has expanded to a two-day event with a 5K race, 10K race, Kids Dash and Fit Fest. Join us for the Santa Ana Fun Run as we celebrate an overall sense of health...

Street closures and permitted events for March 10-17

Posted on March 10, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 10-17 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Saturday, March 11 2nd Street Promenade Event: 12-9 p.m. Closure on N. Park Blvd. between N. Benton Way and N. Riverside Drive Event: 2 – 5:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro Event:...

EGG-cellent Adventure returns to Santa Ana on April 8

Posted on March 7, 2023

Hop on over to Centennial Park on April 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of egg hunting and festivities as the City of Santa Ana hosts the annual EGG-cellent Adventure. The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is hosting another free community event with egg hunts, inflatables and...

Street closures and permitted events for March 3 – 13

Posted on March 2, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 3 - 13 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Throughout March Lane closures on Sunflower Ave. between S. Plaza Dr. and Main St. for sewer repairs Work is scheduled overnight 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. through March 2023....

Springest open house flier at El Salvador Park on Mar. 25

Parks and Recreation hosting Spring Fest: Open House on March 25

Posted on February 23, 2023

In partnership with our Santa Ana Collaborative members, the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Agency is hosting a new event to re-introduce Santa Ana recreation classes and programs! Join us in-person on Saturday, March 25th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at El Salvador Center. This FREE event is open to the community and provides an opportunity to...