Mayor's Welcome
Garden Grove: 2023 Year in Review
Let's just say there are a lot of amazing things happening in the City of Garden Grove. We respect and learn from our past, work hard with passion and great leadership today, to make a better future for those who live, work and invest here. It's not just a new playground, big development, or respite for those less fortunate, it's an attitude of making something better every day.
City Seeking Input for Housing and Community Development Funding Allocations
The City of Garden Grove is seeking the community’s input in determining how federal funds will be used in housing, community development, and infrastructure projects. Community workshops will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center Constitution Room, at 11300 Stanford Avenue; and on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Buena Clinton Family Resource Center, at 12661 Sunswept Avenue. The public is strongly encouraged to attend either workshop.
Heavy Traffic and Road Closures Memorial Day Weekend
Beginning Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, 2024, the 64th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival will take place at Village Green Park, located at 12732 Main Street. During the 4-day event, heavy traffic is anticipated in the immediate area. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly to avoid delays.
Main Street, north of Acacia Parkway, will be closed from Thursday, May 23 through Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the following streets will be closed for the 2024 Strawberry Stomp 5K and the Strawberry Festival Parade:
Live Coverage of the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., watch the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival parade live streamed on YouTube and cablecast live on Garden Grove Channel 3, on Spectrum Cable for Garden Grove viewers.
Replays of the parade will begin Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., and continue throughout the summer:
City Celebrates Building and Safety Month with $50 Target Gift Card Giveaway
In recognition of May as Building and Safety Month, the City of Garden Grove will host a free opportunity drawing to win a $50 Target gift card, from Wednesday, May 22, 2024 through Thursday, May 30, 2024. To enter, visit the Building and Safety counter in Garden Grove City Hall, during normal business hours, and leave a business card or form in the jar located between the Planning and Building and Safety counters. Garden Grove City Hall is located at 11222 Acacia Parkway and is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and alternating Fridays, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Garden Grove TV3 News Report: January 30, 2024
The City of Garden Grove is on the move! We'll try to help you keep up. The City held a reception for Ursula Luna-Reynosa, the new Director of Economic Development and Housing at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center. GGTV3 Reporter Angela Cranon has the story. The Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce celebrated art, fun and some high achieving people and businesses at their 116th Annual Dinner & Awards Gala. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup shares that story. And did you know Garden Grove is the center of everything?
New Public Safety Facility Breaks Ground
Yesterday, the City of Garden Grove, along with developer Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate, design-builder Clark Construction Group, and architect AC Martin, broke ground for Phase I of the Garden Grove Civic Center Revitalization Project, which includes a new Garden Grove Police Department public safety facility and parking structure. The 103,000 square-foot building and four-level parking structure will occupy a 2.75-acre site located at the corner of Acacia Parkway and Euclid Street in the Garden Grove Civic Center.
Report an Issue Using the Garden Grove App!
The City of Garden Grove has an App! With the Garden Grove app you can report an issue that needs attention in the City. You can also use the app to get City news, contact a Council Member, access services, watch GGTV3 videos and much more! The Garden Grove app is easy to use and it's a great way to stay connected. Watch this video now and download the Garden Grove app!
Vote Now for Garden Grove Gems 2024!
It's time to vote for Garden Grove's most beautiful homes . . . .our "Gems!" Witty Gnorman the Gnome goes off-script with a unique way of sharing this message and some important details about the process. Please watch Gnorman's short video message and vote for your favorite Garden Grove Gems! Good luck! And we'll see you in the garden!
Garden Grove's Parks and Recreation Guide Offers Summer Programs, Classes, and Events
The Summer 2024 Garden Grove Parks and Recreation Guide is now available for viewing at ggparksandrec.com. The summer guide provides a number of programs, classes, activities, and special events through Saturday, August 31, 2024. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for classes in advance to avoid class cancellations. To view the guide and to register, visit ggparksandrec.com.