Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks

Keep your tots engaged with our tot programs! As the big kids head back to school, now’s the time to give your little, little ones some special attention! Our tot programs are designed for children aged 8 months to 4 years.

⬇ Take a look at the class options below, check out the link in the comments to register, and sign up soon to join us! Some class sessions begin as early as next week.

🎨 Art 2, Play Too (Ages 2-4)
💦 Art 2, Splash Too (Ages 2-4)
🤸 Kindergym (Ages 8mo-4)
👶 Teeny Tots (Ages 2-3)

P.S. – we are currently hiring an instructor for our Wednesday Kindergym class. This is a fun opportunity to spend time with local youth (ages 8 months to 4 years) and their adult chaperone while earning some extra cash! Time commitment would be 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on select Wednesdays from September through February. Check out the link in the comments for an application and more information and join the team today!

🌟 Galvin Community Park Improvements 🌟

Big thanks to Paul Desideri and his incredible volunteer crew for giving the picnic benches in the large picnic area at Galvin Community Park some much-needed improvements! The team improved the area by replacing deteriorating picnic bench boards, making the space safer for park goers.

Paul and his team have been quiet heroes in our parks for the past three years, generously donating their time and construction skills to improve spaces at parks such as Howarth, Franklin, Northwest, Doyle, Youth, and now Galvin Community Park. From repairing play structures to rebuilding picnic tables and sheds, their impact has been felt across our community.

Let’s give them a round of applause and a heartfelt thank you for their dedication to making our parks better for everyone! 👏

Has your 5 to 10-year-old been itching to play soccer? Now’s the time to sign them up for City Booters Soccer! We are excited to announce this program continues to be offered at discounted pricing for Neighborhood Services Members. ⚽️🎉

This instructional league for beginners teaches basic skills with short practices followed by eight games on Saturdays beginning Sept 26 at Rincon Valley Community Park.

Not sure if this league is right for you? 🤔
Drop in to learn more at a free City Booters Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10 to 11 a.m., at Rincon Valley Community Park.

⏳ Registration ends Sept. 14, or until leagues are full — we hope to see you out there! 🌟

🔗 Visit the link in the comments section or call 707-543-3737 to learn more and register.

Ridgway Swim Center received some lovin’ last week! 🎉💙

During the annual scheduled maintenance shutdown, the facility received some upgrades, which included…

🛝 Deep cleaning of the waterslide
🛠 Re-plastering and new epoxy seal for the shallow end of the pool
💧 Removal and replacement of 150,000 gallons of water for cleaner, safer water
💡 Replacement of underwater lighting
🧽 Overall facility cleaning and maintenance

Come check it out for yourself, hours of operation listed below!

Recreation Swim (through Sept. 7, 2026*)
Sat/Sun: 1:30-5:45pm
*Open Labor Day during normal weekend hours

Lap Swim
Mon-Sun: 9am-1pm

🎉 Please join us in a big “THANK YOU” to everyone who turned out for the Park-A-Month volunteer workday at Rincon Valley Community Park on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. 🎉

💪 We were 20+ volunteers strong, beautifying the park by...

🗑 Picking up 10 yards of green waste
🌳 Pruning trees and shrubs along Rick Drive and around parking lot on Badger Road

Special shoutout to Cub Scout Pack 32 who showed up and volunteered their time to beautify this section of the park. We truly appreciate the support of all our volunteers that help to keep our parks beautiful.

The City’s Park-A-Month Program is supported by the voter-approved Measure M - Parks for All sales tax initiative. Volunteers and Parks Make Life Better! 💚

📣🚧 Heads up park goers! 🚧📣

Work is about to begin this Wednesday, Aug. 19, on the next phase of sport court improvements at Galvin Community Park. 🏓🎾

🔗 Visit SRCity.org/SportCourtRenovations to learn more.

“Fall Into Fitness” and join us for a morning of free adult and senior fitness and wellness classes. Classes are free, but pre-registration is required.

📅 Sept. 19, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Finley Complex

➡️ Visit the link in the comments to see class offerings, save your spot in up to three free classes, and join us!

Fall is just around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to connect, learn, and have fun in our community. Join us this Friday as Movies in the Park returns to Howarth Park. Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars with family and friends. Be sure to explore our new Fall/Winter Activity Guide, featuring programs, classes, and events for all ages. Many activities start soon, so check out the latest edition of our newsletter below and we hope to see you soon!

Fall Fun Kick-Off with Movies in the Park & Much More for Tots to Seniors! Fall Fun Kick-Off with Movies in the Park & Much More for Tots to Seniors! The City of Santa Rosa sent this bulletin at 08/11/2026 05:00 PM PDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DISCOVER SANTA ROSA RECREATION & PARKS Hello Neighbor, Fall is just around the corner, and there a...

📣🍽️ Attention Local Food Vendors! 🍽️📣

We’re looking for delicious local eats to join us at the 51st Annual Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair, which is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at Finley Community Complex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your food business to the vibrant Santa Rosa community during one of our most beloved holiday events. 🎄✨

A Temporary Food Facility Permit, a valid Business License, and a California Sellers Permit are required to participate.

➡️ Apply by Sept. 1! Visit the link in the comments section to learn more and download the application. We’d love to have you be part of this festive celebration!

✨🤸‍♀️ Join the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Fall Cheer Team! 🤸‍♀️✨

Calling all youth ages 6-14! Our Fall Cheer program is the perfect place to learn cheer fundamentals, including fun routines, stunts, and lifts—all while cheering on our Junior Golden State basketball teams.

📅 Practices start Aug. 25
🏆 Season runs through Oct. 31

Ready to register?
🔗 Sign up using the link in the comments or call 707-543-3737.

Want more info before joining?
ℹ️ Come to our informational meeting on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9-10am (Grades 1-2) or 10:30-11:30am (Grades 3-8) at Steele Lane Community Center.