Mayor's Welcome

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

Parking is available at the following locations:

• Garden Grove Community Meeting Center – 11300 Stanford Avenue
• Garden Grove High School – 11271 Stanford Avenue
• Healthy Aging Center Acacia – 11391 Acacia Parkway
• First Baptist Church – 12761 Euclid Street
• SteelCraft Garden Grove – 12900 S Euclid Street

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the City of Garden Grove and Republic Services will host the last Compost Giveaway for 2025. Residents can obtain up to six bags of nutrient-rich compost for free, until supplies run out. The event will be held at the Garden Grove Municipal Service Center, located at 13802 Newhope Street. The event is open to Garden Grove residents only. Proof of residency is required.

Get to know your elected officials and enjoy an active morning with neighbors and friends by joining Garden Grove City Council Member Cindy Ngoc Tran for a “Walk & Talk” in District 3, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein and City Manager Lisa Kim will also join the walk.
Participants can join at any stop along the route, below:

As part of the City’s commitment to providing high-quality services while minimizing impact to the General Fund, an updated schedule of planning and building fees will go into effect as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025. These updates will apply to all permit applications submitted on and after this date.

In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Garden Grove Police Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel. Whether checking a phone, eating or adjusting the radio, distractions can have devastating consequences.

The City of Garden Grove reminds homeowners to spruce up their home’s front yards for Garden Grove Gems, a home beautification program that recognizes residents for their home’s outstanding curb appeal. Residents can nominate their homes online from Tuesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 24 at ggcity.org/gems. From all of 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 28.

The Garden Grove City Council has adopted an ordinance to further regulate the parking of oversized vehicles to enhance public safety and maintain neighborhood aesthetics. The updated regulations, now in effect, require oversized vehicles parked on public streets to have a valid, City-issued permit, available at no cost.

Ordinance No. 2957 revises the sections of the Garden Grove Municipal Code pertaining to wide vehicles and trailers, and recreational vehicles. The following oversized vehicle restrictions are now in effect:

It may have looked like a party outside the Garden Grove Police Department Headquarters on Acacia Parkway and it was. National Night Out is a national event promoted by local police departments to build and reinforce relationships within the community. Please watch our video to see how the Garden Grove Police, residents and local organizations embraced the opportunity to get together, share and enjoy. GGTV3 reporter Angela Cranon was there and has the details.

Get to know your elected officials and enjoy an active morning with neighbors and friends by joining Garden Grove City Council Member Phillip Nguyen for a “Walk & Talk” in District 2, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein and City Manager Lisa Kim will also join the walk.

Participants can join at any stop along the route, below: