Dog Park, Skate Parks and
Sport Courts Reopen

Last week, Wildcatters Dog Park, Arovista Skate Park, Olinda Ranch Skate Park and Sport Courts (basketball, tennis) reopened to the public for individual recreation. All parks and trails in Brea have been open for households to take a walk, run, or dog walk. We encourage the community to continue enjoying recreational spaces responsibly and maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from those living outside their households. Group organized sports are still not allowed at any park in Brea. Park amenities, such as drinking fountains, fitness equipment, picnic shelters and playgrounds, remain closed. Click here to see a list of City facilities and parks that are open and closed.

Brea Summer Event and 
Program Update

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to follow guidelines established by the CDC and health officials in the State and County, the City of Brea has had to unfortunately cancel or postpone the following events and programs for this summer. But, we continue looking toward the future. Some programs are still being evaluated to determine if they can be conducted in a different manner to adhere to current safety guidelines. Community Services staff is continually evaluating and preparing for when programs, classes and special events can resume. Stay tuned for updates.

• Aquatics at the Brea Plunge – cancelled 

• Brea Fest – cancelled

• Brea Youth Theatre’s Summer Performance – cancelled

• Concerts in the Park – postponed 

• Family Films – cancelled

• Father Daughter Dance – cancelled

• July 4th Country Fair – cancelled

• Made in California Exhibit at the Brea Gallery – postponed

• Summer Youth Sports – cancelled

Parking Enforcement Resumes July 1

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to accommodate more vehicles needing to park on City streets, overnight parking enforcement was suspended in mid-March. Beginning July 1, the Brea Police Department will resume all parking enforcement duties. This includes the enforcement of overnight parking. Please make sure your overnight parking permit(s) has been renewed for this year, or you apply for any additional ones needed.

2020 Parking permits are currently available for $20 (online). Click here to purchase a permit online. For assistance with purchasing a permit online, please call 714-671-4406.

NOTE:  The permit sticker is removable and can be used on any of the passenger vehicles listed in your account.  It is to be placed inside the windshield on the lower left driver’s side.

Public Works' Project Updates

Street and Water Improvements on Puente Street 

On June 1, a Capital Improvement Project began to replace the existing water mains, water services lines, and complete pavement rehabilitation along Puente St from Briarwood Dr to Lambert Rd and on Gemini Ave and Titan Way. Residents adjacent to these areas may require water service interruption in order to install the new water service connection. Heavy construction activities are occurring during daytime hours, which require traffic control to be set-up during the construction, and may delay commutes through the construction zone.  

The City’s contractor, Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., will provide additional notices and signage throughout the project with respect to driveway access and temporary water service disruption to complete the necessary new water connection.

Senior Center Provides Essential Nutrition Resources During
COVID-19 Pandemic

City staff continues to provide essential resources, meals, groceries, and supplies to the senior community while the Brea Senior Center remains closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Numerous City staff from the Community Services Department have stepped in to cover essential services such as home delivered meals, wellness calls, food packing, meal distributions, and daily phone resources out of the senior center.  During the last two months of the closure period, the senior center has seen several significant increases in nutrition services, including:

• 12,653 meals have been distributed during the center’s closure, an increase of 197% over the same time period before the closure

• Staff distributes an average of 296 meals each day during the closure, which is an increase of 184% over the same time period before the closure

• 215 new individuals registered for nutrition services during the closure, which is an increase of 312% over the same time period before the closure

Staff has also started making special deliveries to seniors in Brea who don’t have transportation options to get to the senior center.  Deliveries include: non-perishable food boxes from Second Harvest Food Bank; packs of La Brea Bakery bread; meal sets from Meals on Wheels and Islands Restaurant meals; as well as paper towels and toilet paper supplies. 

2020 Census Update

Great job, Brea community! The most recent data shows that 71.8% of you have completed the 2020 Census. We're almost there, let's reach our goal of 100% completion! Census data is important for Brea because the information collected is used for the distribution of over $675 billion in federal funds to our community. The funding can then be used for items such as infrastructure, health care, and food assistance. Responses are safe, secure, and protected by federal law. Spend a few minutes doing your part in keeping Brea strong and visit 2020census.gov to complete your questionnaire today. 

COVID-19 Testing in Orange County

County residents have several COVID-19 testing options. Tests are available through private labs and doctors’ offices, and there are several County of Orange and State of California sites. The County currently has 14 sites contracted for testing those who are symptomatic. The State has four testing sites available for essential workers and others who are asymptomatic, but have been exposed to the virus and can’t get a test from their doctor. Visit cityofbrea.net/covid19 to view a list of testing sites.

County of Orange Regional Used
Oil Recycling Program

The Regional Used Oil Recycling Program encourages the public to recycle their used oil and oil filters at one of the many CalRecycle Certified Used Oil Collection Centers throughout Orange County. All Certified Centers will accept uncontaminated used oil from the public absolutely free during normal business hours.

Be sure to drain oil into a clean container with a tight fitting lid. Also, remember to bring used oil filters for recycling, too. Many Certified Centers are now accepting used filters. They are your local auto parts stores and service centers such as AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pep Boys, Jiffy Lube, Valvoline Instant Oil Change or one of over 200 other businesses in Orange County.

There is no I.D. or paperwork required to participate. Please take advantage of this free program. For more information, visit ocusedoil.com.

MWDOC Turf Removal Program

Online Turf Removal and California Friendly Native
Plant Landscape Training