This Week in Westminster:

• July is Parks Make Life Better Month
• Summer 2025 Newsletter & Recreation Guide
• 2025 Movies & Music - Movie Nights & Summer Concerts
• Back to School Health & Wellness Fair
• Summer Recreation
• Mobile Rec
• 2025 Fall Festival Vendor & Entertainment Recruitment
• Sponsorship Opportunity
• Cherry St. Community Garden
• Splash Pad
• Parks & Playground Improvement Projects
• Senior Center Presentations, Classes and Upcoming Events
• Westminster Family Resource Center
• Send Us Your Photos

July is Parks Make Life Better Month!

Summer 2025 Newsletter & Recreation Guide

Check out all the fun activities and classes happening this Summer! Summer class enrollment is NOW OPEN! 

Featuring Summer Classes:

• Mad Science: Crazy Chemworks
• Mad Science: Nasa Space Academy
• Mad Science: Little Scientist Preschool Lab
• Zumba with Cubanjet
• Adult Cardio Tennis

Click here to view the Summer 2025 Newsletter & Recreation Guide

The City of Westminster Movies & Music series is back! Join us in the Civic Center Sunken Gardens on Thursdays in July and August for a fun, family-friendly celebration of film and sound right in the heart of our community!

Movie Nights: Activities start at 6:30pm, Movie starts at 8:15pm

This week's feature: Thursday, July 24-Moana 2

Tasty eats & treats: Henry's Chicken & Waffle, Randy's Spammy's, Haole Boys Shave Ice, and Miches Fresca King

• Thursday, July 31 - Despicable Me 4

Concerts: Activities start at 5:30pm, Concert starts at 6:30pm

• Thursday, August 7* - Funk Station (Funk, Soul, R&B)
• Thursday, August 14 - The Dreamboats (50s & 60s)
• Thursday, August 21 - Radio Royalty (80s Dance Party)

*In collaboration with the Westminster Police Department's National Night Out featuring Safety Day!

Each week will feature exciting entertainment, giveaways & activities and delicious food options for purchase. Let's make memories together under the stars with great music, and even better company.

Back to School Health & Wellness Fair

The City of Westminster in collaboration with CalOptima will be hosting the Back-to-School Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 2nd 9am-1pm at the Westminster Civic Center. Get ready for the new school year with FREE backpacks, school supplies, vision exams, dental services, sports physicals, haircuts and more (while supplies last).

For more information about available services and resources, visit bit.ly/chbts2025

Summer Recreation

Our FREE Summer Parks Program is the place to be! With tons of activities and fun to go around, we're set to give you the best summer break ever! Now through August 8th, youth ages 6-14 year old can enjoy sports, games, crafts and more!

Week 6 Theme - Art From The Heart

Locations:

• Bolsa Chica Park: 13660 University St.
• Liberty Park: 13900 Monroe St.
• Sigler Park: 7200 Plaza St.
• Civic Center Sunken Garden: 8200 Westminster Blvd.

Our Mobile Rec Team is traveling to different parks throughout the City of Westminster offering youth ages 6-14 fun games, cool crafts, and engaging outdoor activities. Our Mobile Rec Team will travel to different parks throughout Westminster offering youth ages 6-14 fun games, cool crafts, and engaging outdoor activities. Stay active this summer and join in on the fun! Follow us on social media to find out where we will be popping up next.

Tuesday, July 22:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Mendez Tribute Monument Park, 7371 Westminster Blvd.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Land Park, 15151 Temple St.

Wednesday, July 23:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Bowling Green Park, 14700 Bowling Green St.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Russell C. Paris Park, 8600 Palos Verdes Ave.

Friday, July 25:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Coronet Park, 15252 Oakcliff Dr.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Westminster Village Park, 5300 Tattershall St.

Calling all Vendors, Entertainers, and Community Supporters! We want you for our Fall Festival! We're gearing up for our annual Fall Festival at the Westminster Civic Center (8200 Westminster Blvd) from Thursday, September 25 to Sunday, September 28, 2025, and we're looking for amazing vendors, entertainers, and sponsors to make it the best one yet!

Calling all Vendors!

Whether you're a non-profit, a craft or home-based business, a commercial vendor, or a food vendor, we want you!

Vendor Application (PDF)

Calling all Entertainers!

Do you have talent to share! We're looking for youth groups, bands, and other performers to light up our stage!

Entertainer Application (PDF)

Calling all businesses and community supporters! Become a sponsor of our 4th Annual Fall Festival happening September 25-28, 2025.

As a sponsor you can receive:

• Verbal recognition at Fall Festival Opening Ceremony and stage announcements
• Recognition at a televised City Council Meeting with worldwide viewership
• Your logo on our city website, flyers, shirts, newsletters, email blasts & more
• Carnival ride passes + VIP perks
• Main stage banner or festival banners
• Color ad in official Fall Festival program
• and much more!

It's your chance to elevate your brand, reach over 12,000 people, and support your community!

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and apply today!

Let's Grow together! Now accepting in person applications for the Cherry St. Community Garden. Open to the public, with priority given to Westminster residents. Apply at the Community Service Building - 8200 Westminster Blvd.

Garden Plots available:

4' x 4' - $50 annual fee

4' x 8' - $100 annual fee

Community members can reserve and maintain their own garden space!

The wait is over, the Sigler Park Splash Pad is now open! There's still time to reserve your spot for your next birthday party, play date, or even a Summer Camp field trip! Reservations dates are limited, book your private party today!

Opening Hours:

Private Reservation Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Public Hours: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Open Daily: From now until September 1st

Many parks throughout Westminster are getting well-deserved improvements this year! Keep your eye out for construction at your neighborhood parks, then stay tuned for new and improved amenities.

Upcoming Construction Projects:

Bowling Green Park - Construction is complete and new playground is OPEN. Enjoy the "Zipping Active Adventures!"

Westminster Village Park - Construction is complete and new playground is OPEN. Enjoy the "Warm Nautical Vibes!"

Bolsa Chica Park - Playground construction scheduled to begin week of July 21st, expected completion Winter 2025

Community Garden at Cherry St. - Construction in progress, expected completion Summer 2025!

Sigler Park - New soccer field construction is in progress, expected completion Fall 2025

We'll see you at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

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

Westminster Senior Center is roaring with excitement! Check out this month's events. To reserve your spot or purchase tickets, visit the Senior Center front desk or call (714) 895-2878 for more information.

Luau Luncheon- Tuesday, August 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Westminster Family Resource Center

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

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!

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

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