This Week in Santa Rosa

March 30, 2023

Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks is Hiring for Fun, Seasonal Jobs

Have fun this summer by working at Santa Rosa’s parks, pools, lake, community centers and school sites. The City’s Recreation & Parks Department is hiring and training hundreds of seasonal staff members to help deliver quality summer programs to the community. Camp counselors, lifeguards and swim instructors, boat rental and pool aides, ride operators, barn attendants, softball scorekeepers, park monitors, and community center assistants are all needed. Summer programs start in early June, so now’s the time to apply for an epic summer job with Rec & Parks. WATCH VIDEO | APPLY TODAY

Get Involved with Recreation & Parks

The City’s parks, pools, and recreation centers are busy places, hosting more than half-a-million program participants yearly. Many upcoming activities and events are listed in the Activity Guide, and with recreation programs designed for all ages, there is something for everyone in the community. VIEW ACTIVITIES

What to Read

Save the Date, Sat., April 22, Earth Day OnStage Festival & Creek Clean Up

Public Comment Period Open on City's Plan to Distribute Federal HUD Funds

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What to Do

• Enjoy springtime fun with Santa Rosa Police and Fire Departments at Old Courthouse Square this Sunday, April 2. LEARN MORE
  
  
• The new KickFit class for youth ages 7-14 combines martial arts, plyometrics, acrobatics, and music, starting April 5. REGISTER
  
  
• Explore watercolor mediums and techniques in this beginning or refresher watercolor course starting April 6 for ages 13 and up. SIGN UP
  
  
• Learn ballet and tap for youth ages 5-6 in this combo class beginning April 7. REGISTER
  
  
• The community is invited to join us as a volunteer for the Park-A-Month Program to help spruce up Franklin Community Park on April 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. SIGN UP
  
  
• Volunteers are needed for Saturday, April 22, for the Earth Day Onstage Festival and Prince Memorial Greenway Creek Clean Up. VOLUNTEER

City of Santa Rosa Highlights Women in Government

As Women’s History Month winds down, the City of Santa Rosa highlights our final women’s stories of the year, but the celebration doesn’t end there. The City appreciates our female staff and celebrates their invaluable contributions to the team. We thank each one for sharing their journey with our readers and us. READ THEIR STORIES

Did You Know?

Santa Rosa Has One of the Largest Adult Softball Leagues in Northern California

Teams are forming to participate in Adult Summer Softball with the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department. Social and family groups, organizations, and companies are welcome to build a team and join in for healthy competition, comradery, and exercise. Men's, women's, co-ed, and men's masters leagues are available. Team registration begins on April 10 and ends on April 29, and games start on June 5 at Galvin, Northwest, and Howarth parks. With more than 4,000 players annually, our citywide softball league is exceptionally popular, making it one of Northern California’s largest. LEARN MORE