The playground has also taught the children how to share and play together, and has instilled a sense of pride of ownership. The children are responsible for respecting the rules of the playground which is overseen by a volunteer caretaker who makes sure the community uses the equipment carefully. There are currently two baseball teams in Santa Rosa, one made up of teenagers and one of children. The teams each play a game every weekend. The coach of the two teams is responsible for the equipment and for teaching the players to cooperate and use teamwork to accomplish their goals.
Baseball is the only organized recreational activity in Santa Rosa.
The band originally had one guitar to share between three musicians. Operation USA bought additional Nicaraguan-made instruments with the understanding that the musicians would hold music classes for blind children living in the mountains. The band now has a radio show and plays at village parties and inaugurations. Christmas Party 2000 Organizers from Santa Rosa spent four months planning the Christmas party. Operation USA wanted to provide Santa Rosa and visitors from neighboring villages, with a decent meal on Christmas.