Andrea McKenna • September 30, 2026
What’s Happening at Christmas Circle Community Park?
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Irrigation upgrades are underway as the park seeks community support to keep Christmas Circle green.
If you’ve passed Christmas Circle lately, you may have noticed greener grass and barriers around parts of the park. Christmas Circle Community Park began repairing and upgrading its aging irrigation system in August, and the Board of Directors says more updates on the work are coming soon.
The improvements are intended to make watering more efficient and support the park’s lawns, trees and landscaping.
Irrigation upgrades, fall lawn re-seeding and Borrego Days preparations are underway at Christmas Circle.
The park’s public restrooms are open while the work continues.
The all-volunteer board has set a goal of raising $25,000 by December 31, 2026 to help pay for the irrigation project. Community donations also support the care that keeps the park welcoming, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, restroom cleaning and general upkeep.
Christmas Circle has been a gathering place for Borrego Springs since the early 1950s. If you’d like to help care for it, visit Christmas Circle Community Park’s website to learn more or make a donation. Or donate here.
A Community-Supported Space
Christmas Circle Community Park continues to operate through community support. As a nonprofit, it relies on donations to fund maintenance and improvements.
Contributions are tax-deductible and directly support the ongoing care of this central space in Borrego Springs.
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