Neighborhood Services
The Neighborhood Services program was developed to assist residents in strengthening the social fabric of their neighborhoods and aid the City Council in connecting with their neighborhoods.
Goals
The Neighborhood Services Program goals are:
1) To provide a direct communication link between the Salinas community, the Councilmembers, and City Departments.
2) To support neighborhood empowerment activities, coordinate the implementation of solutions to neighborhood issues and work collaboratively with community organizations to reduce violence and crime, thereby increasing the number of residents who feel safe within their neighborhood.
Neighborhood Beautification Grant
The Neighborhood Beautification Initiative is designed to help build and foster strong neighborhoods by connecting residents to services and resources that help improve the quality of life in the Salinas Community.
The goals of the Neighborhood Beautification Grants are to engage residents in a neighborhood service project. These projects must promote healthier, safer and cleaner neighborhoods as well as improve neighborhood appearance. Click Here for more information and this years application.
Neighborhood Clean Ups
Neighborhood Services in collaboration with each Councilmember and local service providers, will host an annual neighborhood clean-up in each district. Upcoming dates can be found on our Calendar or by clicking here.
Neighborhood Watch Program
Neighborhood Services in collaboration with the Police Department, will coordinate trainings for neighborhoods interested in forming Neighborhood Watch Groups.
Interested in starting a neighborhood watch group?
Visit Salinas Police Department Neighborhood Watch or call (831) 758-7321. A representative will help set up a meeting in your neighborhood.
Neighborhood Block Party Information
Is your neighborhood planning a block party?
Do you need to close off the street for your party?
Neighborhood Problem Solver
The City of Salinas is a great place to live and work, but like all communities, there are times when problems occur which affect our ability to enjoy where we live. To aid the citizens of our community when such problems arise, the Salinas City Council has developed the Neighborhood Problem Solver, a step-by-step guide to help you find solutions to neighborhood problems.
Groups wishing to receive training on the use of the Neighborhood Problem Solver can receive free instruction from the office of Neighborhood Services.
Let’s Walk. Bike. Smart Commute.

Now more than ever, we see families and colleagues walking and biking in their neighborhoods, to work, to stores and for their own health. This October, your new habits could lead to prizes and cash with one giant leap for our community’s well-being.
Join the City of Salinas, Transportation Agency for Monterey County and Blue Zones Project Monterey County in making your miles count. By tracking our movement, together we'll journey 238,900 miles to the moon for the health of our community and planet.
It's as easy as 3-2-1 to lift-off! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching @Salinasneighborhoods, @bzpmontereyco and @TAMCMonterey to find out more and you will be on your way to winning prizes and cash all month long.
Family WALK Bingo

Play Family Walking Bingo! The weekend is here, and we’re encouraging you all to walk your neighborhoods and connect with neighbors (safely, of course). Share with us on social media by using the hashtag #SALINASFAMILYWALK and be entered for a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards to a local business. View/Download the bingo card here!
FAMILY WALK INFORMATION
- Contest starts Friday, October 2nd and ends Friday, October 9th.
- Post picture of what you find in your neighborhood, your walk or family walking.
- Make sure to include the hashtag #SALINASFAMILYWALK.
RULES
- Only one prize winner per household.
- Photo must be on a public Instagram or Facebook account and use the #SALINASFAMILYWALK to qualify.
PRIZES
- 3 raffle prizes winners will be selected to win a $50 gift-card to a local shop.
- More photos entered the more chances to win!
- Winners will be announced Friday, October 9, 2020 at 4:30PM.
2021 Holiday Home Lighting Competition

All Salinas residents (within City limits) are encouraged to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit by competing in the 11th Annual Holiday Home Lighting Competition . Entry is FREE , no cost or fees to compete. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in the windows that are visible from the exterior. Click HERE to register your home!
Deadline to Enter Competition: December 15th, 2021. Homes must be decorated, and entries received by Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, by 12:00 p.m .
- Judging: A panel of ...
Boy Scouts lead community garden clean-up!

On Saturday, August 15th, Scott Nelson, an Eagle Scout candidate, led his Boy Scouts troop in a comprehensive clean-up of a local community garden. Scott and his troop gave the Community Garden located at Central Park a much needed face lift. Scott will be receiving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout for successfully planning and implementing this project. One of the Boy Scouts and City of Salinas’ goals is to provide leadership opportunities to youth and members of the community. All proper social distancing, mask wearing and other COVID -19 safety precautions were observed during...
City Staff to Participate in Race Equity Training

Over forty City of Salinas staff representing all departments have registered to participate in a five-part virtual learning series designed to provide a space for government institutions and community leaders to form a shared understanding of racism. This innovative training series begins in August of 2020 for the Monterey County regional government institutions and community leaders working together to advance racial equity in our region. The intention is to increase capacity for racial equity through shared solutions between government/systems and the community. The training was co-developed by community and government with support from Race Forward...