The Spotlight Summer 2025

Skatepark Expansion Community Meeting, TeWinkle Park, 2024

02 SPOTLIGHT 05 YOUTH and TEEN PROGRAMS 06 SPECIALTY CAMPS 07 TOT CLASSES 09 YOUTH CLASSES 12 TEEN and ADULT CLASSES 15 ADULT SPORTS 17 AQUATICS 22 SENIORS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summer has officially clocked in, and Costa Mesa is ready to grill and chill! Whether you're a sun-chaser, a splash-maker, or a music-under-the-stars kind of person, we've got a little something for everyone this season (don't forget your sunscreen). Before we get into what's coming up, I want to give a huge shout out to the Costa Mesa community for making spring feel like a warm hug. From the swashbuckling good times at Springfest, to the epic powder-fueled battle at Color Rush: Capture the Flag, this season was one for the books. We came together for Earth Day, dove into water safety at the Safe Splash Bash, and opened our arms for inclusion at Access Costa Mesa's All-Abilities Resource Fair and at the Wild West Dance. Your presence made these events shine brighter than a freshly polished sheriff's badge. Now, get ready to kick off your sandals and soak in the season with crowd favorites like Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and our July 3rd Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show, a Costa Mesa tradition you won't want to miss. Cool down under the stars at our Summer Event Nights at the Downtown Aquatic Center, or ride your bike to "Airplane" Park for the legendary 78th Annual Fish Fry & Carnival. For our young adventurers, we’re offering SMART Camp, Happy Feet Running Club, swim lessons, and a full lineup of youth and teen camps designed to keep minds curious and bodies moving. And this summer we're especially excited to celebrate our very own Costa Mesa Poet Laureate, Danielle Hanson. Also, July is Parks Make Life Better Month, so we invite you to get outside, stretch your legs, and feel the magic of the incredible parks right in our backyard. With 30 parks to explore, there's no shortage of space to relax. Whether you're catching rays or chasing shade, in Costa Mesa there is no wrong way to summer - just don't forget to hydrate, reapply that SPF, and maybe share a popsicle or two. A huge thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who keep this department running year-round. You're the engine that keeps this fun train chugging along. Your hard work and heart do not go unnoticed. Here's to summer sun and sticky s'mores fingers, whether you're cannonballing into swim lessons (jk no cannonballs allowed), or enjoying a quiet afternoon under a shady tree, we're so glad you're spending your summer with us. See you out there & stay cool Costa Mesa. Brian Gruner Parks and Community Services Director

27 ARTS and CULTURE 28 ACCESS COSTA MESA Adaptive Programming 29 FAIRVIEW PARK 30 GOLF 31 TENNIS 32 PARKS/FIELDS 33 FACILITY RENTALS 34 AROUND COSTA MESA 35 DOG LICENSING 37 MAP 38 DIRECTORY 39 REGISTRATION FORM

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