West End crew spruces DeMeo Bocce courts

Friends & Activities
The West End Neighborhood Association has two meetings a year- in March and November. We also have an annual B.B.Q. at DeMeo Park in July. The West End Neighborhood News is published 3 times a year. Whether it’s for fun, exercise or work-today’s West End Neighborhood has friendly residents who are interested in their neighborhood and like to mingle.

The West End Neighborhood is a “front porch” neighborhood where neighbors know each other and greet friends as they walk by. Residents can walk to shopping, dining and have easy access to the Santa Rosa Creek and miles of hiking and bike trails.

Betsy Hall cleans up Wilson Street

Parks
De Turk Round Barn Park has a Dog Park which is the social center for West End dogs and their owners. De Meo Park has playground equipment, a basketball hoop and a nice area to picnic. It also has bocce courts where West End Bocce is played every Friday night in the Summer.

Improvement
Neighbors also work together for improvement projects. The De Turk Round Barn Park Heritage Rose garden was funded by a grant procured by WNA.  The heritage roses were selected and planted by neighbors. Neighbors tend the bocce courts at DeMeo Park and help ensure cleanup at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park.

Socializing at De Turk Round Barn Dog Park

Events
West End residents and the City of Santa Rosa have created numerous events that highlight our downtown neighborhood and the adjoining Railroad Square. A few exciting events of note are:

• Allen Thomas created The West End Full Moon Tour which is held every year since 2005 in October.  moontour@sonic.net for more info
• There is also a new annual event planned its second year, The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta conceived by another West End resident, Ty Jones.
• Kelly Cowan and Fritz Wisor produced the West End Alley Cat Race — a bicycle scavenger hunt and food drive that debuted in September 2008.

Check out the calendar to find dates and times for events and happenings! You can also sign up for email updates.