March 2021 Edition

Golf Brea with the Benefit of Two Great Courses

This spring, enjoy the outdoors and play one or both of Brea’s public golf courses! Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, Brea Creek and Birch Hills are two distinct courses that are a great choice for this active Brea community. With affordable green fees and friendly accommodating service, these courses are great options for golfers at all skill levels. Course amenities include driving ranges, lessons, and various golf groups, such as men’s and ladies’ clubs. Brea Creek Golf Course, located at 501 W. Fir Street, is a par 29, executive, nine-hole course. Offering a balance between challenging and fun, Brea Creek has something for every level of golfer. Visit golfbrea.com to reserve a tee time.

Birch Hills Golf Course, located at 2250 E. Birch Street, is a par 59, executive, 18-hole course with short par 4s and challenging par 3s fit for golfers at all levels. They also have the Treehouse Bar and Grill and access to The Tracks at Brea Trail. Visit birchhillsgolf.com to reserve a tee time.

Beginning April 7, Brea Creek Golf Course will start its Junior Golf Classes. The four-week lessons will be taught by certified instructors to teach the fundamentals of golf, including, swinging a club, putting, and everything in between. Classes are perfect for juniors, ages 6 to 17 years old, and all skill levels are welcome. Visit their website for more information and to register.

Build Your Dream Home Challenge

As part of our Housing Element Update, Brea has launched a Build Your Dream Home Challenge. The entire community is encouraged to participate by building, drawing, or creating the ideal home they would like to see in Brea. This activity can be done on a piece of paper or by using everyday household items. It can be done on your own or as a household activity. This challenge will also be conducted with students at Laurel Elementary School, so multiple submissions are allowed. Once completed, simply take a picture and upload it onto ShapeBrea.net/dream-home-challenge.

The deadline to enter a submission is Wednesday, March 31. Selected submissions will receive a prize and be featured on ShapeBrea.net and the City’s social media accounts. We can’t wait to see your ideas!

Police Community Outreach Bureau & New Officers

The Brea Police Department has established a new unit, the Community Outreach Bureau, which encompasses the Downtown Liaison Officer, the Homeless Liaison Officer, and the School Resource Officer. Each officer maintains their primary responsibilities, but now they will cross-train in each other’s roles. With three officers working together to assist one another, there will be greater flexibility within each role and it will create a more effective team effort in providing services to our community. Be sure to say hello when you see Brea’s new Community Outreach Bureau Officers, whether they are Downtown, at Brea’s schools, or patrolling the City. Brea also welcomed three new lateral police officers to the department. Officers Fernandez, Alferez, and Slater were sworn-in to the department last month and are currently in field training, so please be sure to welcome them as well.

Construction Activity Around the City of Brea

Public streets and utilities need regular repairs, upgrades, and maintenance. Brea’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plans and provides funding for this type of specific work. The City works closely with selected contractors and sends notifications to affected neighborhoods before construction commences. Last month, work began on intersection improvements at Imperial Highway and Berry Street. Work will be done in three phases and is expected to be completed in spring 2021. Improvements include adding a new right-turn on Imperial Highway, onto Berry Street, as well as, sidewalk work, ADA ramps, signal work, and pavement work. There are also several water and street improvement projects underway in neighborhoods throughout the City. They include the neighborhoods on Moorpark Drive, the Napoli tract subdivision, and the Steele Drive and Pleasant Hills tract. For more information, visit cityofbrea.net/cipprojects.

Construction is also well-underway for the 57 Freeway/Lambert Road interchange improvement project. This project has been a goal for the City for decades and once completed, the improvements will provide additional capacity, better traffic flow, enhanced safety, reduced congestion, and delays. The project is about 50% complete, with the recent construction of new sound and retaining walls. Construction is expected to be substantially completed by December of this year. For more information, visit cityofbrea.net/57Lambert.

LATEST NEWS

St. Patrick's Day Drive-Thru Event

Participate in our family-friendly, drive-thru event on St. Patrick’s Day from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This City-wide scavenger hunt will take place from the comfort and safety of your car with designated stops to find goodies. Follow Brea Special Events on social media for more info.

Love Brea volunteers painting fire hydrant

Save the Date for Love Brea

Love Brea returns this year with COVID-safe, family-friendly service projects. Rather than one day of service, we’re inviting the community to volunteer on their Saturday of choice, from April 17 to May 8. Stay tuned for more details and visit lovebrea.org.

Community Services March & April Classes

The Community Services Department is offering limited classes and programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. View their brochure for fitness classes, outdoor and virtual classes for kids, child care, resources, and more.
Registration is now open.

Brea Welcomes New Residents

The Avalon Brea Place Apartments, located on State College Boulevard near Birch Street, is preparing for its first phase residential release this month. Residential units are available for rent as final touches are being completed on the rest of the apartment complex. The building has access to the Tracks at Brea Trail and includes rooftop amenities and a parking structure. The project offers of a mix of studios, one, and two-bedroom apartment homes.