Garden Grove Parks & Recreation

Garden Grove Parks & Recreation Welcome to the official page for the City of Garden Groveโ€™s Community Services Department! Follow our page for updates on parks, programming, and more!

Our mission is to create and celebrate a healthy and vibrant community.

09/17/2026

๐Ÿ’ก TURN THE LIGHTS OFFโ€ฆ because ART IN THE DARK is here! ๐ŸŒ™โœจ๐ŸŽจ

Join us at Foods of Garden Grove Live for a night of FREE glow-in-the-dark art, crafts and activities!

๐Ÿš— Paint a classic car
โœจ Temporary glow tattoos
๐Ÿ”— Make your own glow keychain
๐ŸŽจ Glow painting & crafts
๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Live art by XZBT Art
๐ŸŒŸ Glow art exhibition by XZBT Art

๐Ÿ“… Friday, September 25
โฐ 5:30โ€“9:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Village Green Park
12832 Main St., Garden Grove, CA 92840

ALL activities are FREE! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Questions? Call (714) 741-5200.

09/16/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยกViva Mรฉxico! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ

Our seniors are celebrating Mexican Independence Day with festive spirit, culture and community! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’š What a wonderful day honoring Mexican heritage and traditions together at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center.

Want to join the fun? The H. Louis Lake Senior Center offers activities, programs and special events throughout the year for adults ages 55+.

๐Ÿ“ H. Louis Lake Senior Center
11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840
๐Ÿ“ž (714) 741-5253

Contact the Senior Center to learn more about upcoming activities and ways to get involved!

09/03/2026

๐ŸŒบ Aloha Celebration Recap! ๐ŸŒบ

We had a wonderful time celebrating with our senior community at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center!

Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and dessert, live entertainment, great music, and plenty of dancing. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped fill the evening with smiles, laughter, and aloha spirit!

๐Ÿ“… More fun is coming up! Mark your calendars:

OLDER ADULT RESOURCE FAIR
Wednesday, September 23
10 AMโ€“1 PM | FREE
Connect with local organizations and learn about helpful resources and services for older adults. Call (714) 741-5253 or visit the front desk to sign up.

๐ŸŽƒ HALLOWEEN DANCE
Thursday, October 22
4:30โ€“7:30 PM | $15 per person
Enjoy an evening of dancing, fun, and Halloween festivities! Sign up at the front desk.

๐Ÿ“ H. Louis Lake Senior Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Questions? Call (714) 741-5253.

We hope to see you there!

โš ๏ธ WOODBURY POOL CLOSURE โš ๏ธWoodbury Pool will be closed September 1โ€“2 for scheduled maintenance.All aquatics programming...
09/01/2026

โš ๏ธ WOODBURY POOL CLOSURE โš ๏ธ

Woodbury Pool will be closed September 1โ€“2 for scheduled maintenance.

All aquatics programming, lap swim, and public swim activities are canceled during this time.

Regular programming will resume Thursday, September 3.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we complete this work.

Questions? Please call (714) 741-5200.

Thank You, Aquatics Staff! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒŠAs summer comes to a close and many of our Aquatics team members head back to school, we wa...
08/11/2026

Thank You, Aquatics Staff! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒŠ

As summer comes to a close and many of our Aquatics team members head back to school, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank each of them for an incredible season.

Throughout the summer, our staff worked tirelessly to create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for our community. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment to service are what make Garden Grove Aquatics such a special program.

๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for making this summer one to remember. ๐Ÿ’™

07/20/2026

โœจ This is what Camp Grove is all about! โ˜€๏ธ

From slime-filled adventures at Sloomoo Institute to exciting field trips, games, arts and crafts, and unforgettable memories, Camp Grove is packed with fun for campers ages 5-12. Each week brings new adventures and exciting experiences for campers to look forward to. Our caring counselors create a safe, welcoming environment where kids build friendships, stay active, build confidence, and make the most of summer.

๐Ÿ˜Ž Want your child to be part of the fun? Call City Hall at 714-741-5200 to join the wait list and see what Garden Grove has to offer!

07/09/2026

๐ŸŽฌโœจ Lights, Camera, Action! โœจ๐ŸŽค

Last week at Camp Grove, campers had the chance to create their very own arcade games and win prizes! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ† Now, Week 5 is all about stepping into the spotlight!

๐Ÿ“… July 6โ€“10
๐ŸŽฅ Excursion: Picture Show at MainPlace Mall and Dave & Busterโ€™s
๐ŸŒŸ Grand Finale: Friday Talent Show!

Campers this week will have the chance to perform and shine on stage, with parents invited to join the live audience. Itโ€™s a celebration of creativity, confidence, and Camp Grove spirit!

Not registered this week? Donโ€™t miss out on the fun ahead! Register today for future weeks of Camp Grove at ggcity.org/register.

07/07/2026

๐ŸŒŠ Celebrate Parks & Recreation Day with 3 FREE Family Swim Sessions! ๐ŸŒŠ Bring the whole family and cool off with us on Thursday, July 9!

๐Ÿ“ Gary Hall Pool
12001 St. Mark St.
๐Ÿ• 1:45โ€“3:15 PM
๐ŸŒ™ 7:30โ€“9:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Magnolia Pool
11402 Magnolia St.
๐Ÿ• 1:45โ€“3:15 PM

No registration requiredโ€”just grab your swimsuits, bring your family, and enjoy a fun afternoon (or evening!) in the pool. We canโ€™t wait to celebrate with you!

06/25/2026

Weโ€™re feeling good at Camp Grove! ๐ŸŒŸ

What an out-of-this-world week! ๐Ÿš€ Campers explored the Discovery Cube, had a blast playing at Atlantis Park, and wrapped up the week with an epic Glow Party! ๐ŸŽ‰

The fun is just getting started! Donโ€™t miss our biggest excursion of the summerโ€”๐ŸŽขโœจ DISNEY WEEK! โœจ๐ŸŽข

๐Ÿ“… Week 8 โ€œDisneyโ€ July 27โ€“31
๐Ÿฐ Excursion: Disneyland (July 29th)

Spots are filling fast! Register today at ggcity.org/register for your child to have an unforgettable summer!

๐Ÿ’Ž Drumroll, please! The ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐š๐ซ๐๐ž๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐†๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ are now available at ggcity.org/gems.ย ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Congratulations to our w...
06/11/2026

๐Ÿ’Ž Drumroll, please! The ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐š๐ซ๐๐ž๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐†๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ are now available at ggcity.org/gems.
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๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Congratulations to our winners for their commitment to sprucing up their homes and helping Garden Grove shine! Weโ€™d also like to thank everyone who nominated their home and participated in the online voting.
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11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA
92840

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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