Posted on: May 30, 2023
The Neighborhood Services program of the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department provides innovative youth programming that serves at-risk, low-income and homeless Santa Rosa youth and families. Summer recreation programming begins soon and ...
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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: May 9, 2023
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: April 12, 2023
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: April 8, 2023
Nominations are now being accepted for Santa Rosa businesses, individuals and organizations that deserve recognition for their volunteerism in serving the community and improving the quality of life in Santa Rosa.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Merit ...
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: March 22, 2023
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
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
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
Master Plan Amendment for South Davis Neighborhood Park will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: February 9, 2023
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 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: October 6, 2022
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: September 15, 2022
The city of Santa Rosa has selected 12 extraordinary individuals and organizations to receive the 2022 Merit Awards, which acknowledge outstanding volunteerism in serving the community and improving the quality of life in Santa Rosa. This year marks the 4...
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: September 8, 2022
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 31, 2022
The Press Democrat has announced their 2022 award winners for their “Best of Sonoma County” awards, and we took home "Best Bocce Ball" for Juilliard Park and "Best Golf Course" for Bennett Valley Golf Course!
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 17, 2022
Neighborhood Services of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks is conducting a membership drive and has broadened the criteria for residents to qualify for afterschool, sports, and recreation programs for at-risk youth. All residents who live within five targ...
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Recreation program scholarships are now available for Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, Senior Memberships, Winter Camp Wa-Tam, and more for those who qualify.
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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: August 1, 2022
Update: August 1, 2022
On July 31, boat rentals and classes on Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park were suspended following observance of potentially toxic blue green algae throughout portions of the lake. These operations will likely remained closed as a precau...
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: July 21, 2022
Win a pizza party at Mary’s Pizza Shack & VIP experience at Movies in the Park!
The month of July is our favorite time of year! It’s the month when our nation celebrates the power of play and adventure! Here locally, we’re...
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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: June 8, 2022
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
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
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: February 23, 2022
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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Recreation & Parks
Posted on: September 30, 2021
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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