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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...

Girls basketball season registration to open February 22

Posted on February 16, 2023

The City of Santa Ana’s Girls Basketball Program is back! Don't miss your chance to sign up for an excitement filled season. Registrations will be opening February 22nd for the upcoming season, tentatively scheduled to run from March 20th to June 3rd. All registrations will take place in person at the Jerome Center. Space is...

Registration opens for adult kickball league

Posted on February 16, 2023

The Parks and Recreation Agency is excited to introduce Santa Ana's very first ever Adult co-ed kickball league! Test your skills and go head to head with the best kickball players in all of Santa Ana. Registration for teams opens on February 13 through March 17. This league allows a roster size of up to...

Graphic for date night themes at the Santa Ana Winter Village.

Date nights at the Santa Ana Winter Village

Posted on December 14, 2022

The City of Santa Ana is excited to announce themed Date Nights this year at the Santa Ana Winter Village. Every Thursday during the month-long event will feature different themes for participants to dress-up. Bring your loved ones and join us in your finest festive attire: Thursday, Dec. 15: HOLIDAY PAJAMAS- wear your coziest holiday...

Non-profit nights at the Santa Ana Winter Village

Posted on December 6, 2022

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce partnerships with five local non-profits this year at the Santa Ana Winter Village. Every Friday during the month-long event will feature one of the five non-profits. With a different service driven focus each week, the non-profits will be accepting community donations to support their holiday initiatives:...

Santa Ana Winter Village to celebrate tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 10

Posted on December 2, 2022

The City of Santa Ana will host the official grand opening of its month-long holiday event with ice-skating performances, a light show, Santa Claus and more. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will open with an official tree lighting ceremony on the first Saturday of the month-long holiday event. On...

Parks & Recreation wants to help keep your family entertained this holiday

Posted on November 23, 2022

Looking for a fun holiday game to play on Thanksgiving? Look no further! Santa Ana Parks & Recreation has you covered. Check out this fun and interactive BINGO card. Play with family and friends during the holiday by printing the below image and distribute at your holiday gathering. The first person to complete a row...

Santa Ana Aquatics partnering with #CA4All to hire lifeguards

Santa Ana Aquatics hiring lifeguards

Posted on November 22, 2022

Santa Ana Aquatics is partnering with #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps to hire lifeguards. Interested in joining the Santa Ana Aquatics team? Apply to be a part of the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps here and make sure to select "Aquatic Services" as a position you are interested in. The City of Santa Ana is proud to...

Winter Village returns to heart of Santa Ana

Posted on November 15, 2022

The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will once again bring holiday joy and festive fun to the Orange County Civic Center’s Plaza of the Flags from Dec. 8 through Jan. 8. This City of Santa Ana event will allow participants of all ages to enjoy an outdoor ice-skating rink, live entertainment, holiday shopping, vendors,...