Updated: 11/17/2020
In keeping with health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency, 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
Park amenities and restrooms are closed. 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.
Playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, and basketball courts are "use at your own risk."
Garden Grove City Hall
City Hall is open by appointment only. City services are available by appointment, email, online, or by phone. Click HERE 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 during business hours 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 closed. City services are 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.