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    See Fall/Winter Activities and Register Now!

    Join Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and find opportunities for fitness, social enrichment, learning, and more! Additional Info...
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    Good Health, The Greatest Gift of All

    Give the gift of healthy recreation this holiday season with Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks! Discover fun activities to boost health and happiness for all ages and interests. Additional Info...
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    City of Santa Rosa Hires Donté Watson as its new Director of Recreation and Parks

    After a comprehensive, nationwide recruitment effort, the City of Santa Rosa has named Donté Watson as its new Director of Recreation and Parks. Read on...
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    Finley Aquatic Center to Close Thru Next Spring for Facility Upgrade

    Finley Aquatic Center will close at end of day on Friday, Nov. 3 thru spring 2024 for construction of a new spray ground and splash pad, and renovation of the pool deck area. Read on...
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    Ridgway Slide Repaired and Restored for More Slip, Sliding Fun

    When the 23 year old slide at Ridgway Swim Center faced imminent closure, it was all hands on deck to complete a repair and restoration project to keep the community-favorite attraction open. Read on...
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    City of Santa Rosa Announces 2023 Merit Awards Winners

    The City of Santa Rosa has selected 13 extraordinary individuals and organizations to receive the 2023 Merit Awards. Join us to celebrate these outstanding community volunteers on Sept. 18 at Finley Community Center. Read on...
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    Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and ADA Renovation Project

    City Council approved the contract award for $5.3M spray ground construction and ADA improvements, construction expected to begin October 2023 Read on...
  8. News Flash_Junior Giants Scholarship_Itzel Velarde

    Santa Rosa Junior Giants Participant Awarded Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship

    Itzel Velarde, a Santa Rosa Junior Giants participant, has been awarded the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship, earning her a $10,000 college scholarship and more. Read on...
  9. Bennett Valley Golf Course sand trap and green

    Replacement of Bennett Valley Golf Course Irrigation System

    The City Council has appropriated $2M toward the replacement of the irrigation system at Bennett Valley Golf Course. Read on...
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    Weed Abatement: Help Protect and Care for Our Community

    As temperatures rise, weed mitigation becomes significantly critical to the safety of our community. Read on...
  11. Seasonal Staff Training in Finley Auditorium

    Recreation & Parks Welcomes 300+ Seasonal Employees with In-Service Training Week

    Hundreds of newly hired seasonal staff members kicked off a week of intensive training and learning at Finley Community Center on June 5, 2023 to get ready for summer programs. Read on...
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    Enjoy Summer Swimming: See Water Safety Tips & City Pool Swim Times

    As summer approaches and the weather heats up, more time is spent near and in the water, but before taking that first monumental splash in the pool, it is important to reflect on the critical need for water safety. Read on...
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    Finley Aquatic Center's 30th Birthday Celebration

    On April 17th, the City's popular Finley Aquatic Center marks three decades of providing water fun and exercise for Santa Rosa residents. Come celebrate this milestone with free swimming and cake! Read on...
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    Love Giants Baseball and Working with Youth? Become a Junior Giants AmeriCorp Ambassador

    Work with the Giants Community Fund, AmeriCorp, and Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks to provide the transformative experience of the Jr. Giants program to underserved youth in Santa Rosa. Read on...
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    Clean California Community Days – Spring into Action!

    The City of Santa Rosa is partnering with Caltrans for Clean California Community Days, an eleven-day, state-wide community beautification event Read on...
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    A Tribute to Carlo Bottini, 'The Commodore of Howarth Park'

    Honoring the legacy of Carlo Bottini, namesake of the Lake Ralphine boathouse, for his dedication and contributions to the sailing program at Howarth Park. Read on...
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    South Davis Neighborhood Park Public Hearing

    Master Plan Amendment for South Davis Neighborhood Park will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 Additional Info...
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    City Launches New Clean Santa Rosa Beautification Program

    Join us on Feb. 17 for Clean Santa Rosa to help keep our city clean and beautiful. Read on...
  19. News Flash_SpringSummer 2023 AG

    See Spring/Summer Activities and Register Now!

    Join Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and find opportunities for fitness, social enrichment, learning, and more! Additional Info...
  20. NF_Fir Ridge Park Play Structure

    Recovery Status for Six Fire Damaged Parks in Fountaingrove

    Recovery work that began in May 2022 on the Six Fire Damaged Parks is nearing completion, including installation of the play structures at Fir Ridge Park. Read on...
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    Recovery Update for Six Fire-Damaged Parks in the Fountaingrove Area

    Debris removal and restoration for all six fire-damaged parks and open space parcels in the Fountaingrove area began in May and due to the tight schedule, work is occurring concurrently at all six locations. Read on...
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    New Picnic Area for DeTurk Round Barn Park

    A new paved area with two picnic tables will be installed at the south end of DeTurk Round Barn Park adjacent to the dog park. Read on...
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    New Operator for Bennett Valley Golf Course and Restaurant/Event Facility

    On Tuesday, 6/7, city council voted 6-1 to approve a management agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC to operate and manage BVGC Enterprise Read on...
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    City Council Proclaims May 15-21, 2022 National Public Works Week

    In recognition for the substantial contributions public works professionals make in protecting the health, safety and quality of life in the communities they serve. This years recipients include Eddie Curiel, Tim Finegan, Marty Barber, and Jose Valencia Read on...
  25. Fire Recovery Park Projects

    Recovery Process to Start on Two Remaining Fire Damaged Park Projects

    The parks recovery process involves restoring six parks and open space parcels in the Fountaingrove area and removing fire damaged roadway landscaping and replacing the irrigation system damaged in the Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn scar areas. Read on...
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    New City Playground Reopens at Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park

    Mayor Rogers and Vice Mayor Alvarez officially reopened the new play structures today, Feb. 23 at Colgan Creek Park in southeast Santa Rosa Read on...