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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and ADA Renovation Project

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On September 12, 2023, City Council approved the contract award for the Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and Renovation Project in the amount of $5.3M. The contract was awarded to Waterworks Industries, Inc. of Windsor as the lowest responsible bidder.

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

City of Santa Rosa Announces 2023 Merit Awards Winners

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The City of Santa Rosa has selected 13 extraordinary individuals and organizations to receive the 2023 Merit Awards, acknowledging their outstanding volunteerism in serving the community and improving the quality of life in Santa Rosa. This year marks the...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 31, 2023

Santa Rosa Junior Giants Participant Awarded Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship

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Meet Itzel Velarde and her family. They have been living and breathing Junior Giants this past summer in Santa Rosa, with Itzel and her two siblings participating in the program, and both mom and dad volunteering as team parents and coaches.

The Junior Gia...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Replacement of Bennett Valley Golf Course Irrigation System

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On August 22, the Santa Rosa City Council approved a resolution appropriating $2 million from the City's unassigned General Fund to the Bennett Valley Golf Course Operations Fund to support the environmental review, design, and construction of a ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Steele Lane Community Center Art Exhibit

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Come check out the current art exhibit displayed at Steele Lane Community Center! “Art 4 Ways” by Madeline Behrens-Brigham, Emily Florence, Babette Kemler, and Kathryn Vesey is a presentation of their four divergent styles from oil pai...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: July 27, 2023

See Fall/Winter Activities and Register Now!

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Weed Abatement: Help Protect and Care for Our Community

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Late season rains and recent heavy fogs have resulted in a longer vegetation growth season. In recent years, weed abatement and landscape maintenance consisted of removing weeds systematically throughout the City until the issue was mitigated. This year, ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: June 5, 2023

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

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Summer season is officially here! In-Service Training got underway on Monday, June 5, 2023 for hundreds of newly hired seasonal staff members, and this will be an intensive week of learning. Soon, they will be camp counselors, lifeguards, ride operators, ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Enjoy Summer Swimming: See Water Safety Tips & City Pool Swim Times

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May is National Water Safety Month

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. During...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: July 10, 2023

Clean Santa Rosa Community Volunteer Beautification Event

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Join us as we Clean Santa Rosa, the City’s new volunteer clean-up and beautification program. Clean Santa Rosa is a fun way for families, friends, and coworkers to join with City staff to take care of our wonderful city, show community support, ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Finley Aquatic Center's 30th Birthday Celebration

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Finley Aquatic Center is celebrating its 30th birthday on Monday, April 17, 2023. The community is invited to enjoy free lap swimming, water fitness, and water polo classes throughout the day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and birthday cake from noon to 2 p.m. to ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Love Giants Baseball and Working with Youth? Become a Junior Giants AmeriCorp Ambassador

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The Junior Giants 2023 season is quickly approaching, and the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Neighborhood Services division is looking for a Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassador! This is an opportunity to build your network, grow professionally, and ser...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Clean California Community Days – Spring into Action!

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This month, the City of Santa Rosa’s new community volunteer clean-up and beautification program Clean Santa Rosa is partnering with Caltrans for Clean California Community Days, an eleven-day, state-wide beautification event that kicks off Friday, March ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: February 27, 2023

A Tribute to Carlo Bottini, 'The Commodore of Howarth Park'

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Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks wishes to join with many others in our Santa Rosa community in honoring Carlo Bottini, 'The Commodore of Howarth Park.' Carlo, for whom the boathouse at Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park is named, passed awa...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: February 16, 2023

South Davis Neighborhood Park Public Hearing

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Master Plan Amendment for South Davis Neighborhood Park will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

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Posted on: January 17, 2023

See Spring/Summer Activities and Register Now!

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

City Launches New Clean Santa Rosa Beautification Program

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Join us for the launch of Clean Santa Rosa, the City’s new volunteer clean-up and beautification program. Clean Santa Rosa is a fun way for families, friends, and coworkers to join with City staff to take care of our wonderful city, show community support...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: October 6, 2022

Recovery Work Begins on the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping Project

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After extensive delays, we are pleased to announce that recovery work for the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping project in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove areas began yesterday, October 5.  This project will remove and replace portions of roadway la...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: October 6, 2022

Recovery Status for Six Fire Damaged Parks in Fountaingrove

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Recovery work on the Six Fire Damaged Parks project in Fountaingrove, that began in May, is nearing completion. In fact recovery work on Parker Hill Trail, Rincon Ridge Open Space and Francis Nielsen Park have been completed.

Installation of the new playgr...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: September 8, 2022

Recovery Update for Six Fire-Damaged Parks in the Fountaingrove Area

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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. To date, all fire-damaged materials have been r...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 3, 2022

New Picnic Area for DeTurk Round Barn Park

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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. 

The area will be located along the sidewalk on Boyce Street at roughly the midpoint of the block between Donahue and Pr...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: June 8, 2022

New Operator for Bennett Valley Golf Course and Restaurant/Event Facility

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Santa Rosa City Council voted (6-1) on Tuesday to approve a management agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC (Touchstone) for the operation and maintenance of the Bennett Valley Golf Course (BVGC) Enterprise which includes the restaurant and event center. T...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: May 11, 2022

City Council Proclaims May 15-21, 2022 National Public Works Week

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WHEREAS, public works are an essential part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and,

WHEREAS, public works professionals build and maintain critical infrastructure that is vital to creating a sustainable and resilient community, protecting public health, and ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Recovery Process to Start on Two Remaining Fire Damaged Park Projects

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The City of Santa Rosa is pleased to announce that construction on the city’s two remaining fire damaged park projects is scheduled to begin. The Six Fire Damaged Parks Recovery project will begin construction this month and the Fire Damaged Roadway Lands...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: September 30, 2021

City Council Approves Master Plan for Roseland Creek Community Park

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The Santa Rosa City Council voted unanimously to approve the Roseland Creek Community Park Master Plan and Mitigated Negative Declaration at their September 28 council meeting, following a robust public hearing.

The approval is a major milestone for Santa ...

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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: February 23, 2022

New City Playground Reopens at Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park

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Community input directed the design and amenities selected for the new replacement playground for children ages 5-12 years at Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park. Mayor Chris Rogers and Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez (District 1) officially opened the new play struc...

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