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...
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...
City Council approved the contract award for $5.3M spray ground construction and ADA improvements, construction expected to begin October 2023 Read on...
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...
Come check out “Art 4 Ways,” a presentation of four artists' divergent styles from oil paints to diorama at Steele Lane Community Center through Oct. 12, 2023. Read on...
Volunteers are encouraged to join city staff on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a community clean-up and beautification event. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The City of Santa Rosa is partnering with Caltrans for Clean California Community Days, an eleven-day, state-wide community beautification event Read on...
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...
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...
After extensive delays, we are pleased to announce that recovery work for the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping project in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove areas is underway Read on...
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...
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...
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...
The approval is a major milestone for Santa Rosa and especially the Roseland community as it marked the conclusion of more than a decade of community engagement and public input to shape and develop the plans for this park. Read on...
