Christmas Circle Community Park began repairing and upgrading its aging irrigation system in early August 2026. The project is expected to improve irrigation efficiency while also beginning to transform the appearance of the park. The all-volunteer Board of Directors is asking the Borrego Springs community and park visitors to help fund the project, with a goal of raising $25,000 by Dec. 31, 2026. Improving Christmas Circle Christmas Circle Community Park has been at the heart of Borrego Springs since the early 1950s. The park is supported through grants, sponsorships, advertising and community donations. In addition to the irrigation upgrades, the Board is overseeing maintenance of the lawns, landscaping, trees, restrooms and public spaces. Preparations are also underway for fall re-seeding of the grass lawn and the annual Borrego Days Festival. The Board is also securing a new two-year landscape maintenance contract. Another visible change is the community entrance sign, which was recently updated from the ram to the iconic Borrego sun, thanks to Frank Murillo. Help Support the Park Tax-deductible donations help pay for irrigation improvements, landscaping, tree care, restroom cleaning and general upkeep. The Board is encouraging residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy Christmas Circle to consider making a one-time, monthly or annual contribution. Fun draising Goal: $25,000 by Dec. 31, 2026 Donations will help keep Christmas Circle Community Park maintained and looking its best for residents and visitors now and for years to come.
For quite some time, the Christmas Circle has experienced an increasingly serious trash problem. Unfortunately, many individuals have been bringing household garbage to the Circle and disposing of it in the Park’s trash cans. In addition, large items have been left in or on the dumpster, campers passing through town have discarded camping and off-road trash, and there have even been instances of human waste being left at the Circle. Due to the ongoing misuse of the trash facilities and the escalation of these issues, the Christmas Circle Community Park Board made the difficult but necessary decision to remove the trash cans from the Circle. This action was taken to stop the continued dumping of household and other unauthorized waste in the Park. The Park will be operating under a “pack it in, pack it out” approach. Visitors are asked to responsibly take all trash and belongings with them when they leave the Circle. This policy is intended to help protect the Park and keep it clean for everyone. The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce was notified of this decision and understands both the seriousness of the problem and the need for action. Similar trash dumping issues have affected many local businesses, and they too have had to take steps to address improper trash disposal. We recognize that this change may be inconvenient, but it is necessary to protect Christmas Circle and ensure it remains a welcoming and enjoyable space for our full-time and part-time residents, as well as visitors and tourists. We will continue to communicate with the community regarding this issue and appreciate your understanding. ~ Christmas Circle Board of Directors Contact Christmas Circle Community Park PO Box 1025 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Call (509) 936-1592 Donate Christmas Circle Community Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible. EIN 91-1774674
