Shop Here, Park Free Program

Shop Here Park Free Program

The City of Santa Rosa's Economic Development Division, downtown merchants, and the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber have teamed up to encourage people who will be in the downtown area for more an hour or more to park in one of our five...

Permit Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa recently launched Permit Santa Rosa, on which you can review permit activity on an interactive map, apply for permits, schedule inspections, and explore our data portal.In an effort to increase transparency and access, and improve c...

@SRBiz Guest Instagrammer

Dear Santa Rosa business leaders:The City of Santa Rosa's Economic Development Division is seeking representatives of Santa Rosa businesses who'd like to be a "Guest Instagrammer" on our Santa Rosa Business account, instagram.c...

Cooling Center to Open Saturday; Red Flag Warning (en espanol)

(Para español, vea abajo/ For Spanish, see below)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for much of the San Francisco Bay Region, including the City of Santa Rosa. The City will open a cooling center at Finley Community C...

Chief Financial Officer Appointed

The City of Santa Rosa has appointed Chuck McBride to serve as the Chief Financial Officer, a role responsible for overseeing the city’s financial and accounting functions, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing and long-term planning. McBride will o...

25th Annual ‘Live at Juilliard’ Concert Series to Feature Bay Area Artists

Celebrating a quarter-century of live music in the park, Santa Rosa’s popular ‘Live at Juilliard’ concert series presents its 2018 lineup of original, danceable music from six of the Bay Area’s finest bands. From fo...

Construction Update

Stony Point Road Reconstruction & Widening Project  

The City of Santa Rosa would like to thank you for your patience throughout this time of construction. We are working closely with our contractors to minimize impacts and keep residents info...

Help Restore Santa Rosa City Parks

The October 2017 firestorm damaged approximately 75 acres within 10 Santa Rosa City park sites. Damage was sustained within Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Open Space and Landscape Areas. Total damage estimate is more than $40-million. The City’s mos...

Public Open House

The City of Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Department is updating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and we want to hear from you! We need your input to help us review and prioritize plans for additional bike-ways, walkways, trails and ped...

Post-Fire Water Quality Advisory

Santa Rosa Water's Post-Fire Water Quality Investigation

On November 10, 2017, Santa Rosa Water issued a drinking water quality advisory for an isolated area of Fountaingrove when elevated levels of benzene were identified. To date, Santa Rosa Water has ta...

Santa Rosa turns 150 this year!

We are celebrating our past, our present and our future with activities and events throughout the year. The big celebration will be held on September 8 in Courthouse Square. Check out the website for information about the activities and the celebration. w...

First Hour Free Parking

On October 14, 2017 the Santa Rosa City Council approved rate reductions for two downtown garages. Beginning November 24, 2017, Garage 1 (521 7th St) and Garage 12 (555 1st St) will offer the first hour of parking free and then thereafter $0.50/hr.

Accessory Dwelling Units

The City of Santa Rosa is preparing an amendment to the Zoning Code to facilitate the construction of accessory dwelling units on single-family residential parcels in compliance with new state law.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an attached or detache...

Permit Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa recently launched Permit Santa Rosa, on which you can review permit activity on an interactive map, apply for permits, schedule inspections, and explore our data portal.In an effort to increase transparency and access, and improve c...

ParkSMART Shuttle Service Announced

The City of Santa Rosa is excited to announce the ParkSMART shuttle service is slated to launch on Wednesday, December 13.  The shuttle service will offer convenient connections from the Downtown SMART station to within easy walking distance of p...

First Hour Free Parking

On October 14, 2017 the Santa Rosa City Council approved rate reductions for two downtown garages. Beginning November 24, 2017, Garage 1 (521 7th St) and Garage 12 (555 1st St) will offer the first hour of parking free and then thereafter $0.50/hr.

Low Wage Employee Parking Permit Approved

Effective September 1, 2017, a new discounted parking permit is available to low wage employees.  This permit provides affordable parking options for low wage employees working in downtown Santa Rosa.  The permit is available for $31/mon...

Welcome Roseland Community Celebration

On November 1, 2017, the Roseland neighborhood officially became part of the City of Santa Rosa. Let’s celebrate this historic milestone with Roseland!

You are invited to join us on January 20, 2018 from 12:00 – 4:00pm for the Welcome R...

Accessory Dwelling Units

The City of Santa Rosa is preparing an amendment to the Zoning Code to facilitate the construction of accessory dwelling units on single-family residential parcels in compliance with new state law.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an attached or detache...

Permit Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa recently launched Permit Santa Rosa, on which you can review permit activity on an interactive map, apply for permits, schedule inspections, and explore our data portal.In an effort to increase transparency and access, and improve c...

@SRBiz Guest Instagrammer

The City of Santa Rosa's Economic Development Division is seeking representatives of Santa Rosa businesses who'd like to be a "Guest Instagrammer" on our Santa Rosa Business account, instagram.com/SRBiz for a day.  The purpose of this p...

Many Trees Recovering in Burned Parks

An arborist with Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks has completed a review of the trees within the City's five parks damaged in the Tubbs Fire. Click here to view a video that presents a brief highlight of her findings.Return to Recreation & Parks home...

Annual Senior Membership Drive & NEW Ice Cream Social Event!

It's Senior Membership Drive time! Become a member! Tell a friend! Here are some of the benefits of becoming a senior center member:

• Discounts on select events, including Memorial Day BBQ, Ice Cream Social, Oktoberfest & more!
• Save .50 cents on ALL drop...

Can Everyone in Your Family Swim?

With warm weather upon us, now’s the time to ask yourself this question—can everyone in your family swim?—before heading to pool parties or out to the lake or beach! Lessons in this vital, life-saving skill are available for all ages and abilities…and you...

Baby Farm Animals at Howarth Park

Baby farm animals have arrived at Howarth Park! Come meet our fury and feathered guests during operating hours (see below) now through August 9th!Operating HoursMon-Thurs, 11am-4:30pmSat & Sun, 11am-5pmAnd, introducing a NEW class at the animal barn f...

Summer Camps Officially Underway!

Our summer camps are officially underway, and we couldn't be more excited! But, there are still plenty of camps with availability, click here to check out all we have to offer and register today!Return to Recreation & Parks homepage.

Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Vendors

Vendor applications for our 44th Annual Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair are now available! Click here for more information on the event.Click here to download an application. Applications are due by 7/17.Return to Recreation & Parks homepage.

25th Annual ‘Live at Juilliard’ Concert Series to Feature Bay Area Artists

Celebrating a quarter-century of live music in the park, Santa Rosa’s popular ‘Live at Juilliard’ concert series presents its 2018 lineup of original, danceable music from six of the Bay Area’s finest bands. From folk to funk, reggae to bluegrass, and wor...

Help Restore Santa Rosa City Parks

The October 2017 firestorm damaged approximately 75 acres within 10 Santa Rosa City park sites. Damage was sustained within Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Open Space and Landscape Areas. Total damage estimate is more than $40-million. The City’s mos...

Roseland Creek Community Park Master Plan

Click here to view the Roseland Creek Community Park Master Plan, which received recommended approval from the Board of Community Services on March 28, 2018. The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District's (SCAPOSD) Advisory Committe...

WaterSmart Yard

Click the link below you will find free weekly watering recommendations for your yard or garden. This information is also available through a recording at 707-543-3466.

Free Landscape Design Templates

The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership has developed eight scalable landscape design templates for the fire rebuild. These free front yard designs are scalable to fit landscaped areas up to 2,500 square feet, ready-to-permit, and in compliance with loc...

Water Quality Report

Santa Rosa’s Water Quality Report is also known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is a key part of the public’s right-to-know as established in the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA, section 1414(c)). Community water systems ...

Post-Fire Water Quality Advisory

Santa Rosa Water's Post-Fire Water Quality Investigation

On November 10, 2017, Santa Rosa Water issued a drinking water quality advisory for an isolated area of Fountaingrove when elevated levels of benzene were identified. To date, Santa Rosa Water has ta...

Storm Water Protection

City of Santa Rosa - Compromised Underground Storm Drain Infrastructure

Map of Damaged Storm Drain InfrastructureView map of current underground damaged storm drain infrastructure here:  https://goo.gl/ic5zXq (6MB, map updated: 9am 11/14/17)

Burne...

City-wide Crosswalk Enhancements

100 Crosswalk Enhancements in 90 Days!

The City of Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Traffic Engineering received a federally funded competitive grant from Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to enhance crosswalks throughout the cit...

Construction Update

Stony Point Road Reconstruction & Widening Project  

The City of Santa Rosa would like to thank you for your patience throughout this time of construction. We are working closely with our contractors to minimize impacts and keep residents info...

SB1 Funded Projects

California Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 will fund critical transportation infrastructure projects throughout our state. SB1 is funded through gas/diesel taxes and a new annual vehicle fee. The City of Santa Rosa Tran...

Slurry Seal 2018

Each year the City of Santa Rosa slurry seals the pavement of about 2.5 million square feet of City streets. The streets to be slurry sealed are selected based on the condition of the pavement identified by the City's Pavement Management Program&...

Monthly E-Newsletter

Out in the Field E-Newsletter

Transportation and Public Works monthly e-newsletter, Out in the Field is a great way to stay connected to construction projects and activities happening in Santa Rosa. 

Every issue includes a Construction Bulletin wit...

Public Open House

The City of Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Department is updating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and we want to hear from you! We need your input to help us review and prioritize plans for additional bike-ways, walkways, trails and ped...