Mayor's Welcome

The City of Garden Grove along with Republic Services will host its second compost giveaway of the year on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or until supplies run out. Residents will be able to receive up to six free bags of nutrient-rich compost at the Garden Grove Municipal Service Center, 13802 Newhope Street. The event is open to Garden Grove residents only and proof of residency is required.

The cities of Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, and Santa Ana invite community members, business owners, and stakeholders to attend the Little Saigon Community Design Workshop on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Garden Grove Courtyard Center, located at 12732 Main Street.

“Little Saigon is a source of pride for Garden Grove and for the region,” said
Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein. “We encourage residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate and help create a shared vision for Little Saigon’s future.”

The Garden Grove Police Department invites the community to National Night Out, a free community-building event featuring giveaways, live demonstrations, and more!

Nominations for the City of Garden Grove’s home beautification program, Garden Grove Gems, that recognizes residents for their home’s outstanding front yards, take place now through Friday, April 24. From all the nominations received, four will be selected at random to receive $100 Home Depot gift cards. Gift card winners will be announced the week of Monday, April 27. To nominate your home, complete an online application and photo submission at www.ggcity.org/gems.

The Summer 2026 Garden Grove Parks and Recreation Guide is now available, and registration for summer classes begins today at gg.city/classes.

The interactive digital guide features a wide variety of programs, classes, activities and special events running from May 1 through Aug. 31. Offerings include youth sports, creative arts, adult activities, fitness classes and more. Registration and payment can be completed online.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to register early to help secure a spot in their preferred classes.

The City of Garden Grove Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public a safe way to dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., helping prevent abuse and theft.

Garden Grove seniors are invited to attend the City of Garden Grove’s H. Louis Lake Senior Center’s 49th Annual Strawberry Ball, a celebration honoring the 2026 Strawberry Ball King and Queen. The event will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue. Tickets are $20 and include dinner, dessert, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, live music, and dancing.

The City of Garden Grove and the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District (GGTID) today officially launched Grove District Transit, a new shuttle service connecting participating Garden Grove hotels to the Disneyland Resort.

“Garden Grove is a welcoming destination and an important part of the region’s visitor economy,” said Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein. “With the launch of Grove District Transit, we are improving access for hotel guests and reinforcing Garden Grove as a convenient place to stay while visiting the Disneyland Resort”

The City of Garden Grove will begin nighttime storm drain repairs at the intersection of Knott Street and Lampson Avenue on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Repair work is expected to continue through June 2026 and will result in traffic restrictions in the area.

During construction, northbound Knott Street will be reduced to one lane and Lampson Avenue will be closed to through traffic at the intersection. Work will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning, to reduce impacts on daytime traffic.