Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks

Welcome to Our New Seasonal Team Members! 🎉

☀️ Summer is here—and we’re kicking it off by welcoming hundreds of amazing seasonal employees during In-Service Training Week starting today, Monday, June 8!

It’s a week full of learning, connecting, and getting ready for all the fun ahead. Soon, you’ll see these new team members out in the community as:
🧍‍♀️ Camp Counselors
🛟 Lifeguards
🚂 Ride Operators
…and so much more!

For many, this is their very first job—how exciting! They’re diving into important skills like safety, customer service, and what it means to serve our Santa Rosa community.

🎉 Join us in giving a big welcome to our 2026 summer team—we’re so glad you’re here. Here’s to a fun, safe, and unforgettable summer! ☀️

🏆 Championship Day Recap 🏆

Check out these action shots from our Neighborhood Services division’s Junior Golden State basketball league and Cheerleading teams’ championship day! 🏆🏀📣

Designed to support families and help kids thrive, these low-cost activities for underserved youth and families in Santa Rosa strengthen our community by giving young people safe and fun places to learn, play, and grow.

Thanks to all our participants, parents, and staff for another great year, and special shoutout to Fruta for providing some tasty treats! 🍦

🔗 Visit the link in the comments to learn more about Neighborhood Services.

Here’s a great opportunity to shape the lives of local youth and make some spending cash! We are currently hiring an Empowerment Group Facilitator to form genuine connections with youth ages 12-18, particularly those who are at-risk for gang involvement and/or who have had contact with the juvenile justice system.

Ready to apply? Here's how...

📝 Download and fill out application: srcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/13877
📧 Email your completed application to [email protected] or
📍 Turn it in at Finley Community Center (2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa) during business hours, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Please be sure to download/save the PDF to your computer before filling it out.

🔗 Click on the following link for more info and apply today: https://www.srcity.org/Jobs.aspx?JobID=43

📣 Join Us for June’s Park-A-Month Volunteer Day! 📣

We’re looking for helping hands on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Doyle Community Park.

🌳 Bring your friends and work together—or come solo and meet new people—while making a big difference in keeping our parks beautiful!

✅ Register ahead at SRCity.org/VolunteerHub or simply show up and complete a waiver on-site.

🔗 Visit SRCity.org/ParkAMonth to learn more about the Park-A-Month Program and see upcoming volunteer dates.

🌟🐾 Community Upgrades at Harvest Park Dog Park 🐾🌟

A big thank you to the amazing volunteers who are making a difference at Harvest Park! 💚

Through our Adopt-A-Green Space program, dedicated community members helped refresh the dog park by cleaning up and spreading new wood chips. Then, Paul Desideri and his incredible volunteer crew stepped in to build a brand-new kiosk — another example of their ongoing generosity and craftsmanship in our parks.

This is what community looks like! Please join us in giving them a round of applause and a heartfelt THANK YOU for helping keep our parks and green spaces welcoming and beautiful for all. 👏

📣 Heads up! The sponsor application deadline for the 25th Annual Senior Expo ends this Friday, May 29. The vendor application deadline will run through Friday, June 12.

Happening on July 11, the Expo is a free event featuring the best of senior living in Santa Rosa. It offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your business, event, or organization to Santa Rosa’s vibrant senior community. Connect with potential clients, spread awareness of your products and services, and take away some great contacts. 🗣🤝

🔗 Visit the link in the comments for more information, including a vendor application and sponsorship opportunities.

🚧 NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE 🚧

The paved (west) side of the Brush Creek Trail—between Montecito Blvd. and Hwy 12—will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday, May 26, from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

✅ The trail will remain open outside of these hours
✅ During the closure, the gravel (east) side of the trail will remain open for use

Thank you for your patience as we complete this work to maintain the trail.

✨ Big news for south Santa Rosa! ✨

Construction is officially underway on the long-awaited Kawana Springs Community Garden in south Santa Rosa! Soon, this space will offer garden plots, accessible pathways, and gathering areas where neighbors can grow fresh food and connect. 🌱

We can’t wait to see this vibrant community space come to life—stay tuned for updates.

🔗 Visit https://www.srcity.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/3238 for more information on Kawana Springs Community Park and Gardens.