Updated: 07/21/20
In keeping with health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency, intended to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Garden Grove will be undertaking the following measures:
Facility Closures
Closing the following City facilities, and canceling all programs and classes:
- H. Louis Lake Senior Center;
- Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center;
- Atlantis Play Center;
- Buena Clinton Youth and Family Center;
- Garden Grove Community Meeting Center;
- Garden Grove Courtyard Center.
H. Louis Lake Senior Center
The H. Louis Lake Senior Center will be providing a lunch meal option through Meals on Wheels OC. Days and times are subject to change. For more information, call the H. Louis Lake Senior Center at (714) 741-5253.
Family Resource Centers
The Family Resource Centers will have limited services. Please call the centers directly for more information:
- Buena Clinton Youth and Family Center, (714) 741-5768;
- Magnolia Park Family Resource Center, (714) 530-7413.
Community Services Programming
For the most up to date information regarding programming, please refer to our Parks & Recreation Guide, which can be accessed here.
Park Amenities
Closing park amenities, including restrooms, playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, and basketball courts. Tennis and handball courts are open under health and safety guidelines. Parks will remain open, and the public is encouraged to utilize the green space.
Garden Grove City Hall
Garden Grove City Hall is open under modified services, following state health and safety guidelines. Water bill payments can be made in person, at the 1st floor Water Counter, located in Garden Grove City Hall, at 11222 Acacia Parkway; over the phone at (888) 867-2992; online at ggcity.org/water; by mail; or drop box, located in front of City Hall (non-cash payments only).
As a reminder, many City services are available online, including building permits, utility billing, and other service requests. Visit ggcity.org/modified-services for a list of modified public counter services.
Garden Grove Housing Authority
Garden Grove Housing Authority will suspend all face-to-face office visits, and will be open for paperwork drop-off only. All services will be provided by phone or email. Annual inspections will be postponed and rescheduled. New lease inspections will be performed if the units are vacant, and all communication with the owner or tenant will be via email or phone. Failed inspection repairs will be verified via email with pictures provided by tenant/owner. Special inspections will be delayed unless it's essential to the health and safety of the tenant. For more information, call (714) 741-5150.
Garden Grove Police Department
The Garden Grove Police Department headquarters front lobby is temporarily closed. For non-emergency services, the public may use the red phone, located outside of police headquarters, or call the non-emergency number at (714) 741-5704. Officers will continue to respond to emergency calls, but will be limiting public contact. All registrant, fingerprinting, property release and Juvenile Justice Center programs are suspended. Vehicle releases will be done by appointment only.
Orange County Fire Authority
Residents will continue to have access to sandbags at the following locations:
- OCFA Station #82, 11805 Gilbert Street
- OCFA Station #83, 12132 Trask Avenue
- OCFA Station #84, 12191 Valley View Street
Public Works
The Garden Grove Municipal Service Center is open under state health and safety guidelines. City services are also available by phone, email, online or mail.
- Public Works: (714) 741-5375
- Animal Care: (714) 741-5565, #1
- Water/Sewer Services: (714) 741-5395
- Water/Sewer Engineering: (714) 741-5346
City-Sponsored Events Canceled or Postponed
- Please refer to the City's Main Page for any event information.