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This Week in Westminster!

A weekly update from Community Services & Recreation.
Post Date:05/11/2026

This Week in Westminster:

  • Spring 2026 Newsletter & Recreation Guide
  • Community Garden Ribbon Cutting
  • Public Works Open House
  • Recreation & After School Parks Program
  • Sigler Park Splash Pad
  • Youth Committee Applications
  • Cherry St. Community Garden
  • Parks & Playground Improvement Projects
  • Senior Center Presentations, Classes, and Upcoming Events
  • Westminster Family Resource Center
  • Send Us Your Photos!

Spring 2026 Newsletter & Recreation Guide

Great news! Our Spring newsletter is now available! Spring class registration is now OPEN, enroll for a class in person or online. Many classes are starting at the beginning of April, so enroll today! Don't forget to check out our variety of sports, science, and art Summer Camps from June through August!

New Spring Classes:

  • Shotokan Karate (Ages 6+)
  • Shotokan Karate (Ages 16+)
  • Youth Pickleball
  • Adult Pickleball
  • Zumba Gold (Beginning)

Front Cover Spring 2026

CLICK HERE TO VIEW NOW

For more information, contact the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or visit our website at www.westminster-ca.gov

Upcoming Classes: Pickleball Lessons

Ready to serve up some fun? Join our Pickleball Lessons at Sigler Park and get in the game!

Adult (Ages 18+) | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Youth (Ages 7-17) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$73 for 3 weeks!

Pickleball Lessons

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Community Garden Ribbon Cutting

Join us at Cherry St. Community Garden for a special community gathering to cut the ribbon and open this highly anticipated space.

Come enjoy a beautiful afternoon exploring the garden, connecting with gardeners, and celebrating the first community garden right here in Westminster.

Location: Cherry St. Community Garden | 13942 Cherry St.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 1:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the City's website or contact the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860.

Cherry St. Community Garden Ribbon Cutting

Public Works Open House – May 16, 2026

Join us for the 2026 Public Works Open House!

Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 14381 Olive St, Westminster, CA 92683

For more information, visit the City's website or contact the Public Works department at (714) 895-2876.

Public Works Open House 2026

Recreation Program

Spring After School Parks Program

Looking for a fun, safe, and educational place for your kiddos after school? Check out our FREE Parks Program for youth ages 6-14! Drop-in daily, Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., to enjoy recreational activities, games, arts & crafts, sports and homework time. See you there!

Locations:

Bolsa Chica Park: 13660 University St., (714) 865-6568

Liberty Park: 13900 Monroe St., (714) 412-2617

Sigler Park: 7200 Plaza St., (714) 715-0262

For more information, please call the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or email at csronline@westminster-ca.gov.

Spring After School Parks Program

Sigler Park Splash Pad

Celebrate your special occasion at the Sigler Park Splash Pad! It's the coolest place for your next birthday party, play date, family reunion, summer holidays, or even a Summer Camp field trip! Reserve for your private party today!

Rental fee for private use of the Splash Pad is $200; $180/Westminster Resident Rate. Fee includes 2 hours (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) of exclusive use of the splash pad with two staff attendants for up to 50 guests.

Sigler Park Splash Pad | 7200 Plaza St.

Public Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekends: May 23 to June 7
Daily: June 13 to September 7

For more information, contact the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or visit our website at www.westminster-ca.gov

Sigler Park Splash Pad

Youth Committee Applications are NOW OPEN

The Westminster City Council is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve on the 2026/27 Youth Committee. If you care about your community and wish to offer input to your City Council on behalf of youth in the City of Westminster, this may be the opportunity that you have been waiting for.

Qualifications:

  • Between the ages of 12-18
  • Attend a school district serving the community of Westminster
  • Reside in the City of Westminster

Application Packet: 2026-27 Youth Committee Application Packet

Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2026

In-Person to:
City of Westminster – Community Services & Recreation
Attention: Youth Committee
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

Or Email to: youthcommittee@westminster-ca.gov

Contact the Community Services & Recreation Department if you would like an application mailed to you. Please keep in mind, an interview will be required for qualified applicants.

For more information, contact Gina Nunes – Community Services & Recreation Supervisor by phone at (714) 548-3679 or by email at: youthcommittee@westminster-ca.gov

Youth Committee Applications

Cherry St. Community Garden

All community garden plots are currently taken for the Cherry St. Community Garden. The waitlist is open to the public, with priority given to Westminster residents. Apply at the Community Services & Recreation Building – 8200 Westminster Blvd.

Community members can reserve and maintain their own garden space!

For more information, please call the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or email CSRonline@westminster-ca.gov

Cherry Street Community Garden information flyer

Parks & Playground Improvement Projects

Many parks throughout Westminster are receiving well-deserved improvements this year! Watch for construction at your neighborhood parks, and stay tuned for upgraded amenities.

Construction Projects in Progress

Community Garden at Cherry St. – Construction completed, opening May 2026!

Tony Lam Park Tennis Courts – Construction on southernmost tennis court in progress, estimated completion early June.

Senior Center Presentations & Classes

The Westminster Senior Center hosts a variety of FREE health and wellness seminars every month! Read all about what is happening this month! Visit the Senior Center front desk to register or call (714) 895-2878 for more information.

May 2026 Senior Center Presentations

May 2026 Senior Center Presentations

NEW HICAP 1-1 Appointment in Vietnamese

HICAP Vietnamese

NEW Gentle Adaptive Yoga Class – Starting Wednesday, March 11

SC in person Yoga class flyer

Senior Center Upcoming Events

Know a senior that could benefit from a warm community that enjoys good conversation and dancing? Bring them to the Senior Center and join our community at these events! Tickets are on sale now at the Senior Center front desk or call (714) 895-2878 for more information.

Tea Party – Thursday, May 21 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Senior Center Tea Party

Senior Prom – Thursday, June 4 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Senior Prom

Father's Day Luncheon – Wednesday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Father's Day Luncheon

Westminster Family Resource Center

The Westminster Family Resource Center offers a variety of free services for families with children under 18. The center will be hosting various events this spring! Visit the WFRC at 7200 Plaza St. at Sigler Park or call (714) 903-1331.

Westminster Family Resource Center building

Send Us Your Photos!

Send us pictures of you, your family and your friends participating in our events and activities to help showcase all the fun the City of Westminster has to offer. You might even get to be on the cover of the next issue of the Westminster Newsletter & Recreation Guide!

Submit your pictures online!

Request for community photos flyer

Westminster Community Services & Recreation Department
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

For more information, call (714) 895-2860 or visit our website: www.westminster-ca.gov/departments/community-services

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